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FC 49:Clendennon vs Matoshin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus The Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Wait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wait's choice of entrance music: Say Hello. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyrus The Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnnie Wait!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Virus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wait blocks a jab.
The Virus just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from The Virus finds it's target.
It looks like Johnnie Wait has been cut.
Wait shoots for a takedown but The Virus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Virus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Virus ducks under a wild hook from Wait.
The Virus Throws a clean left jab. The Virus Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Wait's chin! Wait crumbles to the ground and The Virus follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by The Virus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cyrus The Virus!
Johnnie Wait was interviewed post fight and said 'It might be that time, Ill have a talk with Mr.King and Mr.Boston and see what happens next!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kalel Iziarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Master of Puppets. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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114 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalel Iziarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malcolm Master!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iziarry closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Iziarry is trying to get an arm triangle but Master is defending well.
Master is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Master's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Master is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Iziarry misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Iziarry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Master has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Master is looking for a sweep.
Master is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Master tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iziarry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Master can't do much from the bottom here.
Iziarry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master can't do much from the bottom here.
Master tries to improve position but can't.
Master is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Iziarry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Iziarry is trying to work for a kimura but Master is defending well.
Master is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iziarry pulls his head out easily.
Master slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Master wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master has his hands on Iziarry's head, controlling the position.
Iziarry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Iziarry won't allow Master to sweep him here.
Master not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Master is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Master wants to control but Iziarry is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Iziarry is refusing to be controlled, as Master sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master prevents Iziarry from improving his position.
Master is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Iziarry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Iziarry wants to get back to full guard.
Iziarry is staying active underneath Master, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Iziarry is looking to improve his position.
Iziarry flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Master is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Iziarry defends it well.
Master keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Master looks to land a strike but Iziarry avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master pushing down on Iziarry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Master is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iziarry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Master.
Master wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iziarry keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Master is trying to work for a kimura but Iziarry is defending well.
Iziarry is looking for a sweep. Master is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Master content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iziarry is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Master dominated that round.
That's time! Iziarry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Iziarry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Iziarry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Master regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iziarry wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
Iziarry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Master is keeping the position for now.
Iziarry trying to control the position from guard on top but Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Master wants to sweep here but Iziarry controlling him for the moment.
Iziarry throws a big right hand that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Master. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Master throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Master is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iziarry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Master has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iziarry has managed to get both his arms back between Master's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Iziarry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Master not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iziarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Iziarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Iziarry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Master is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Master has escaped and now he's on top!
Master is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Iziarry has momentary wrist control but Master slips an elbow through the middle.
Malcolm Master has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iziarry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Master trying to control the position from guard on top but Iziarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Iziarry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Malcolm Master hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Master tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iziarry swivels and escapes.
Iziarry has closed the distance and engaged Master in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Master breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iziarry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Master struggling a bit here.
Iziarry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master is trying to improve his position.
Master is trying to control Iziarry's posture but Iziarry avoids it.
Master is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Iziarry off and has taken his back!
Master missing with strikes.
Master lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Master.
Iziarry is really stuck here.
Iziarry is trying to get back to his feet but Master has full control of the position and if anything, Iziarry has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Master is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Iziarry defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Master patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master is not going to allow Iziarry to sit and survive in this position.
Master is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Iziarry taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Master.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malcolm Master!
Malcolm Master tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Akamai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Lok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Butthole Surfers - Pepper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Akamai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Lok!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akamai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akamai throws a lazy right hand but Lok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Lok finds it's way through Akamai's defenses.
Akamai misses with the combination.
Damien Lok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lok has Akamai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Akamai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lok is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Akamai to the mat. Akamai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Akamai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lok is aware though and is defending well.
Lok landing with the ground and pound.
Akamai keeping moving, preventing Lok from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Akamai has an active guard here but Lok has managed to pass into half guard.
Lok wants to control but Akamai is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lok is working for a kimura but Akamai is defending it quite comfortably.
Lok drops an elbow to the side of Akamai's head.
Lok tries to pass to full mount but Akamai defends it.
Akamai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lok scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Akamai is looking to improve his position.
Lok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akamai actively working from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lok working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lok.
Lok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lok sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akamai defending well though.
Akamai won't allow Lok to pass to mount.
Lok lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akamai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lok landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lok is trying to work for a kimura but Akamai is defending well.
Lok thows a huge punch but Akamai dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akamai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lok is working for a kimura but Akamai is defending it quite comfortably.
Lok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akamai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lok scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akamai is pressing down on Lok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akamai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akamai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lok working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Akamai's head.
Akamai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lok scoring with some ground and pound.
Lok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akamai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lok keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akamai's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akamai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lok defends it easily.
Lok works over Akamai with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lok working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Lok dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Akamai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lok manages to avoid it.
Lok has managed to clinch.
Akamai jumps guard but Lok turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Lok has a couple of punches blocked by Akamai.
Lok struggles to land a body shot inside as Akamai controls his hands.
Lok struggles to land a body shot inside as Akamai controls his hands.
Lok tries to work over Akamai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lok has a couple of punches blocked by Akamai.
Lok struggles to land a body shot inside as Akamai controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Lok.
Lok can't find room to land a body shot as Akamai controls the action.
Lok stalling in the clinch but Akamai improves position.
Akamai is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lok gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamai is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lok gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Akamai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lok is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Akamai can't fight it off and eventually Lok manages to take the fight to the floor. Akamai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lok trying to control but Akamai is working from the bottom.
Lok in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akamai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lok has managed to get both his arms back between Akamai's legs - danger averted.
Lok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lok lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akamai has hold of Lok's hands but Lok slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Lok there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lok works his foot free and advances to mount.
Akamai is looking to improve his position but Lok isn't that keen on the idea.
Lok in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lok working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akamai regains half guard.
Lok keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lok working the head and body with strikes.
Lok seems to be looking for submissions.
Akamai wants to improve his position but Lok is controlling well.
Lok trying to control from Akamai's half guard. Akamai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Akamai working for a triangle but Lok defends it easily.
Lok lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lok trying to control but Akamai is working from the bottom.
Lok chips away with some ground and pound.
Akamai wants to sweep but no luck.
Lok is pushing down on Akamai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akamai is fighting to maintain full guard but Lok has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lok lands strikes from half guard.
Lok is looking to take a break and control but Akamai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akamai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lok.
Lok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lok winds up and cracks Akamai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Lok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No joy there for Akamai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akamai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lok doesn't seem bothered though.
Lok is looking to clinch but Akamai is avoiding it.
Akamai misses with a wild body shot.
Akamai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akamai throws a hook but Lok avoids it easily.
Akamai lands a nice looking body shot.
Lok shoots in but Akamai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lok closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Akamai quickly recovers to half guard.
Lok tries to pass to full mount but Akamai defends it.
Lok scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamai wants to get back to full guard.
Lok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lok is trying to control the action in half guard but Akamai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lok not doing much here.
Lok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Damien Lok has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lok winds up and cracks Akamai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lok tries to pass to full mount but Akamai defends it.
Lok trying to control from half guard but Akamai is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamai is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Lok connects with a nice short shot to Akamai's temple.
Akamai actively working from the bottom here.
Akamai is refusing to be controlled, as Lok sits in half guard.
Akamai is looking to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akamai is refusing to be controlled, as Lok sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lok lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lok tries to pass to full mount but Akamai defends it.
Lok looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Damien Lok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akamai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Akamai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lok is looking to take a break and control but Akamai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lok is taking a breather. Akamai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Akamai is staying active underneath Lok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Felix Akamai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Damien Lok was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lok shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Akamai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lok is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Akamai is trying to escape and Lok transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Akamai is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lok! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Lok!
A very excited looking Damien Lok rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buggy Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rizal Farahin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Buggy Clown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rizal Farahin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clown misses with a takedown attempt - Farahin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clown shoots in but Farahin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clown closes the distance and clinches up with Farahin, looking for a takedown. Clown pushes Farahin against the ropes but Farahin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buggy Clown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farahin stuffs the takedown.
Clown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clown shoots for a double leg takedown but Farahin sprawls well. He's pushed Clown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clown is defended easily by Farahin.
Clown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Farahin is looking to improve his position.
Clown is looking to advance position but Farahin won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farahin is looking to improve his position.
Clown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Farahin trying to control here.
Clown is working for a kimura but Farahin is defending it quite comfortably.
Farahin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clown.
Farahin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clown is working away from the top position though.
Clown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clown prevents Farahin from improving his position.
Clown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farahin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Farahin trying to control but Clown postures up.
Farahin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Clown.
Clown throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clown throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Farahin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clown preventing the sweep.
Clown advances to half guard.
Clown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farahin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buggy Clown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farahin as he jumps to the side.
Clown shoots in for a takedown but Farahin shows good takedown defense.
Clown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farahin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buggy Clown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clown dives in for a single leg takedown but Farahin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Clown wants to take the fight to the mat but Farahin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Farahin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clown blocks the elbow strike.
Clown manages to break the clinch.
Farahin throws a sloppy head kick and Clown moves out of range easily.
Farahin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farahin wants it to stay on the feet.
Farahin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clown shoots for a double leg takedown but Farahin sprawls well. He's pushed Clown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farahin wants to clinch.
Farahin tries to work over Clown's front leg with a kick but Clown checks it.
Clown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Farahin as Clown shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clown is defended easily by Farahin.
Clown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farahin leaves Clown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Farahin moves into the clinch successfully.
Clown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rizal Farahin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clown looks for a takedown but Farahin sprawls well.
Farahin feints and then cracks Clown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clown down.
Clown avoids the head kick by Farahin.
Clown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Farahin defends well and Clown ends up having to push Farahin into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clown.
Farahin pushes Clown back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farahin pushes Clown back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Clown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Farahin tries to avoid it but Clown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Farahin to the ground. Farahin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farahin moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Farahin.
Clown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clown manages to break the clinch.
Clown shoots in for a double leg but Farahin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Farahin circles away.
Farahin tries to clinch up.
Clown dives in for a single leg takedown but Farahin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Farahin misses with an elbow strike.
Farahin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clown is defending well for now.
Farahin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farahin throws an elbow that misses.
Farahin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clown manages to break the clinch.
Farahin connects with a single shot there.
Farahin wants to clinch up but Clown keeps it at a distance.
Farahin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clown.
Clown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farahin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clown looking to score a takedown here. Farahin is defending well but Clown drives through and ends up in Farahin's guard.
Clown throws a big right hand that misses.
Clown stopping the sweep attempt from Farahin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clown throws an elbow that misses. Farahin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clown's guard. Nice move by Farahin!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rizal Farahin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Farahin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Clown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Farahin tenderised Clown's leg. Clown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Farahin tries to close the distance and clinch but Clown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farahin doesn't manage to clinch there - Clown circles away.
Clown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farahin swivels and escapes.
Farahin thumps Clown with a low kick.
Farahin stuffs the takedown attempt from Clown. Clown gets slowly back to his feet.
Farahin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clown.
Farahin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clown.
Clown checks the leg kick.
Clown fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buggy Clown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Farahin defends well and Clown ends up having to push Farahin into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Farahin scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farahin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Farahin tries a body shot but Clown blocks it.
Farahin prevents Clown from breaking the clinch.
Clown prevents a body shot from Farahin.
Clown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farahin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farahin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farahin pinned against the ropes. Farahin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clown blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farahin lands a high kick!
Farahin has Clown up against the ropes in a clinch.
Farahin lands a damaging elbow.
Clown tries to pull guard but Farahin forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Clown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Farahin is defending well.
Clown avoids a wild elbow strike from Farahin.
Farahin throws an elbow but it misses.
Clown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farahin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farahin lands a body shot.
Clown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farahin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clown blocks the elbow strike.
Clown tries to score a body lock takedown but Farahin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Farahin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clown blocking some punches.
Clown tries for a takedown but Farahin manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farahin keeps control of Clown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Farahin misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Clown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farahin's brow.
Farahin tries to land knees in the clinch but Clown avoids the damage to the body.
Farahin throws an elbow that misses.
Farahin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farahin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farahin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Farahin gets caught napping as Clown dives in and scores a takedown. Farahin manages to retain guard.
Farahin looking for a sweep. Not yet Farahin, not yet.
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!
Farahin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clown preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farahin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Farahin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Farahin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Farahin!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rizal Farahin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Farahin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rizal Farahin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rizal Farahin made sure he mentioned Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearson has chosen tom petty - i won't back down as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wayne Pearson enters the ring!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Archer avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Pearson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Archer scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Wayne Pearson has been cut.
Pearson throws the left hand but Archer avoids the punch easily.
Pearson blocks a low kick nicely.
Pearson looks to land a combination. Archer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Archer.
Archer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Archer.
Archer 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.
Pearson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pearson thows a body shot but no joy.
Pearson misses with a looping right.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Pearson throws a lazy right hand but Archer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Archer thumps Pearson with a low kick.
Archer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Archer with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Archer at a distance.
Wayne Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Archer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pearson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Archer at a distance.
Pearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Pearson as he connects with a hook.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Pearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pearson throws a nice looking combination but Archer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Pearson misses.
Archer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pearson tries to avoid it but Archer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pearson to the ground. Pearson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson cracks Archer with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer tries a low kick but Pearson avoids it.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson lands a slapping body shot.
Pearson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Archer moved out of range nicely.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Archer. Archer obviously looking to wear him down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pearson thows a body shot but no joy.
Pearson checks a low kick from Archer.
Good work by Pearson as he checks the leg kick.
Archer wants to slow Pearson down by chopping away at his legs.
Good shot there by Pearson.
Nice uppercut there from Pearson.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but Archer ducks down to avoid it.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pearson doesn't seem bothered though.
Archer fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Pearson misses.
Archer dives in for a single leg takedown but Pearson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Pearson tries to circle away but Archer has him pinned against the ropes.
Archer lands a left hand.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Archer lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Pearson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Archer blocking some punches.
Pearson misses with some punches.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Archer as the two fighters clinch.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Archer has hold of one of Pearson's legs. Pearson is fighting the takedown attempt but Archer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Archer stands up over Pearson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Archer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Archer prevents Pearson from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer is trying to ground and pound but Pearson uses the momentary lack of control by Archer to regain half guard.
Archer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pearson defending well though.
Archer thows a huge punch but Pearson dodges it nicely.
Archer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pearson defending well though.
Archer working over Pearson with some ground and pound. Pearson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Archer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pearson's head.
Archer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pearson is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aaron Archer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wayne Pearson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A big right from Pearson misses.
Pearson scores with a jab.
Pearson tries to sprawl but Archer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pearson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Archer.
Pearson is trying to escape back to his feet but Archer uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Pearson is not content to let Archer control the position.
Archer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pearson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Archer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Archer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Archer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Archer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pearson is avoiding damage well.
Archer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Archer working the ground and pound but Pearson is defending the strikes.
Archer trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson trying to remain calm as Archer controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Archer misses with the ground and pound.
Archer 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.
Archer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pearson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Archer moves into full mount!
Archer is landing with some decent strikes but Pearson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aaron Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Archer working Pearson over with strikes here.
That has opened up Wayne Pearson's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer misses with a head shot.
Archer lands a nice shot to the head.
The cut above Wayne Pearson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wayne Pearson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aaron Archer!
Aaron Archer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wooden Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simengwa comes to the ring accompanied by Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali. Pencil is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Full Retard. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
195 lbs
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193 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wooden Pencil!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simengwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simengwa blocks a low kick nicely.
Simengwa moves in looking to clinch but Pencil pushes him off.
Simengwa doesn't manage to clinch there - Pencil circles away.
Simengwa moves forwards but Pencil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baraka Simengwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simengwa has managed to clinch.
Pencil has a couple of punches blocked by Simengwa.
Pencil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pencil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simengwa. That did some damage!
Pencil throws a shot to the body.
Simengwa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pencil misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pencil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simengwa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simengwa wants to clinch
and Pencil counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simengwa is trying to improve his position.
Simengwa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simengwa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simengwa trying to control the position.
Pencil avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simengwa has a closed guard, preventing Pencil from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pencil is one step ahead there.
Simengwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pencil decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pencil decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simengwa's guard.
Pencil preventing the sweep.
Simengwa is working hard here to advance position.
Simengwa trying to control the position here.
Pencil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simengwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simengwa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pencil has passed into half guard!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pencil prevents Simengwa from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Simengwa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Simengwa gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simengwa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pencil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pencil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wooden Pencil will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simengwa wants to clinch.
Simengwa moves in looking to clinch but Pencil pushes him off.
Simengwa moves in looking to clinch but Pencil pushes him off.
Simengwa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pencil counters with a takedown into side control.
Pencil has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Simengwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pencil throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Pencil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil with a nice cross.
Simengwa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pencil has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Simengwa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Simengwa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pencil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simengwa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Simengwa wants to clinch
and Pencil counters by moving into the clinch.
Pencil manages to break the clinch.
Baraka Simengwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pencil lands a nice hook to Simengwa's body. Simengwa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pencil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simengwa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pencil swivels and escapes.
Simengwa wants to clinch up but Pencil keeps it at a distance.
Simengwa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pencil counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simengwa won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simengwa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pencil wants to stand up but Simengwa is controlling the position.
Simengwa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simengwa wants to get back to full guard.
Simengwa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simengwa gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pencil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pencil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simengwa has his foot on Pencil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pencil works his way back into a safe position though.
Simengwa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pencil is aware though and is defending well.
Simengwa wants to sweep here but Pencil controlling him for the moment.
Pencil got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simengwa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pencil has managed to get both his arms back between Simengwa's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pencil wants to get up but he can't break Simengwa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Simengwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simengwa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pencil defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simengwa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pencil stacks Simengwa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pencil!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pencil wants to stand but Simengwa is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wooden Pencil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pencil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pencil swats away the attempt to clinch by Simengwa.
Simengwa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baraka Simengwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simengwa trying to control but Pencil is working from the bottom.
Simengwa advances to half guard.
Simengwa passes to side control.
Simengwa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simengwa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simengwa advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Pencil really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Simengwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pencil is looking to escape.
Simengwa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pencil is holding on tight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simengwa trying to control but Pencil is having none of it.
Pencil is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wooden Pencil 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.
Pencil is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Simengwa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pencil really wants to buck Simengwa off and get back to his feet.
Pencil bucks up and throws Simengwa to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Simengwa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wooden Pencil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simengwa wants to clinch
and Pencil moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa jumps guard but Pencil stands there with Simengwa around his waist. Simengwa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simengwa tries to pull guard but Pencil won't allow it.
Simengwa is trying to pull guard but Pencil turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baraka Simengwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pencil gets underhooks to prevent Simengwa's takedown attempt.
Simengwa jumps guard but Pencil stands there with Simengwa around his waist. Simengwa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simengwa looking for a takedown.
Pencil manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa wants to clinch
and Pencil counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pencil wants to stand but Simengwa is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Simengwa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Simengwa looking for a sweep but Pencil has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Baraka Simengwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pencil wants to get back to his feet but Simengwa is holding on tight.
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 Baraka Simengwa.
I think Pencil has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wooden Pencil!
After winning the bout, Wooden Pencil thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackson's choice of entrance music: Strong Arm Steady. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Quinton Jackson enters the ring!
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26
198 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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23
197 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Olson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Olson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Christian Olson has been cut.
Olson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Olson has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Olson.
Olson wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Olson wants to get back to his feet but Jackson passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olson defending well though.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olson defending well though.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Olson's hands, connecting with Olson's forehead.
Olson is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Olson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Olson dodges it nicely.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Olson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Olson is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Olson dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olson looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Olson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Olson finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Olson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olson's waist but Olson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Christian Olson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson tries to clinch but Olson is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Olson.
Olson staying out of range there.
Olson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Olson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Olson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Olson tries to stand but Jackson is controlling his head.
Quinton Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olson decides to stand back up. Olson steps back and let's Jackson get back to his feet.
Olson missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quinton Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson scores with a jab. Olson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Olson counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Olson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Olson.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a right hand that Olson ducks under and follows up with a left that Olson also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Olson slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Olson avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a right hand
letting Olson counter with a right hand.
Olson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Olson slips a jab from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Olson ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olson jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Olson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olson or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christian Olson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Olson counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Olson counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Olson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olson counters with a stiff right hand.
Olson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Olson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Olson counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Olson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Olson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christian Olson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Olson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Olson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Olson.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to bum rush Olson with a series of wild strikes but Olson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olson ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Olson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olson lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Olson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christian Olson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Olson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Olson's defenses.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Olson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Olson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Olson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Olson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Christian Olson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Olson moves away and avoids it.
Olson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Olson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
An out of breath Quinton Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glin Burman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the ring accompanied by Metallica - Unforgiven. Glin Burman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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29
181 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Pablo Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glin Burman!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burman throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Burman wants to slow Green down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice jab there from Green.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green lands with a hook. Burman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burman throws a head kick that misses.
Burman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burman.
Donk. Burman catches Green right on the button with a cross.
Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burman.
A low kick from Burman is predictable there
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Burman. Those never looked like landing.
Green slips a jab and a cross from Burman.
Green with a jab.
Green throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burman on the side of the head.
Burman is rocked!
Burman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Burman looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burman is still on wobbly legs! Can Green finish him?
Burman gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Green points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Burman wakes up just in time to hear Green thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Pablo Green!
Juan Pablo Green thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werkka Easterlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes to the ring accompanied by 999 - Homicide. Easterlund has chosen Harbinger of Sorrow as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Werkka Easterlund!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easterlund is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Easterlund tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Easterlund ducks down to avoid it.
Easterlund clinches up against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Easterlund.
Bishop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Easterlund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Easterlund has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bishop pushes Easterlund back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Easterlund.
Easterlund drags the fight down to the ground.
Easterlund is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Easterlund controls Bishop momentarily but Bishop frees himself.
Easterlund wants to stand but Bishop is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easterlund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Easterlund isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bishop stacks Easterlund on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bishop!
Easterlund tries to improve position but can't.
Easterlund wants to control but Bishop postures up.
Easterlund regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easterlund gets back to full guard.
Easterlund keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Easterlund looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bishop passes into side control.
Easterlund tries to improve position but can't.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Easterlund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easterlund is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Easterlund explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Easterlund shoots in for a double leg but Bishop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Easterlund.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a leg kick that misses.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop scores with a three punch combo!
Easterlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Easterlund closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bishop circles away.
Bishop thuds his right hand into Easterlund's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Bishop misses with a low kick as Easterlund jumps back.
Bishop leaves Easterlund with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bobby Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Werkka Easterlund.
Easterlund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bishop swivels and escapes.
Easterlund looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Easterlund dives in and grabs Bishop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes down on Easterlund's head and hops out.
Easterlund looks winded!
Easterlund misses with a leg kick
and Bishop counters with a body kick that stops Easterlund in his tracks momentarily.
Easterlund shoots for a double leg takedown but Bishop sprawls well. He's pushed Easterlund's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Easterlund has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bishop after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Werkka Easterlund will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bishop rushes Easterlund and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Easterlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Easterlund fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Easterlund is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Bishop can't fight it off and eventually Easterlund manages to take the fight to the floor. Bishop looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Easterlund tries to stand but Bishop is controlling from the bottom.
Easterlund drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bishop dives on top into guard.
Bishop stands up from Easterlund's guard - Bishop perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easterlund shoots for a takedown but Bishop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Easterlund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Easterlund takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bishop tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Bishop cracks Easterlund with an open hand slap.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop takes the fight into the clinch.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
Easterlund blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Easterlund lands with a right to the head.
A knee to the head by Bishop.
It looks like Werkka Easterlund has been cut.
Easterlund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Easterlund backwards.
Easterlund is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Easterlunds head.
Easterlund is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Easterlund! Bishop unloads with more strikes and Easterlund sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bishop!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bobby Bishop waved his t-shirt featuring TFP Graphics - Pit Inc's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clendennon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. The crowd seem to be enjoying Matoshin's choice of entrance music: Mortal Kombat theme. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Matoshin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clendennon throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clendennon.
Matoshin scores with a punch to the head.
Clendennon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Craig Clendennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clendennon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clendennon throws an overhand right that lands on Matoshin's shoulder, as Matoshin tries to avoid the shot.
Clendennon throws the left hand but Matoshin avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Clendennon.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Clendennon moved out of range.
A slow jab from Clendennon misses its intended target.
Clendennon thows a body shot but no joy.
Matoshin slips a jab and a cross from Clendennon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clendennon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon scoring well with a low kick there.
Clendennon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Clendennon scores with a nice right hand.
Clendennon tries to clinch but Matoshin moves away
and Matoshin moves into the clinch.
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but Matoshin blocks it.
Knees to the body from Clendennon.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but Matoshin blocks with his arms.
Clendennon misses with a knee to the head.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matoshin lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Matoshin wants to control from the top but Clendennon keeps moving.
Clendennon keeping full guard, as Matoshin tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clendennon keeping moving, preventing Matoshin from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Toshi Matoshin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Clendennon slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Clendennon misses with an uppercut. Matoshin saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clendennon avoids it really well and circles away.
Clendennon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon wants to clinch.
Clendennon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Clendennon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matoshin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clendennon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Clendennon with a knee to the head.
Matoshin lands a nice uppercut.
Clendennon drops Matoshin with a big knee straight up the middle! Matoshin is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Matoshin is rocked!
Clendennon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clendennon is looking to slow Matoshin down with leg kicks.
Matoshin is still on wobbly legs! Can Clendennon finish him?
Clendennon tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Matoshin seems to have recovered his senses.
Matoshin throws a nice looking combination but Clendennon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clendennon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clendennon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Matoshin.
Matoshin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Craig Clendennon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clendennon scores with a shot to the body.
Matoshin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matoshin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Matoshin trying to pass the guard but Clendennon defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clendennon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matoshin lands a jab.
Clendennon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clendennon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clendennon slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Clendennon.
Matoshin tries to clinch up but Clendennon circles away and keeps his distance.
Clendennon scores with a body shot.
Clendennon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clendennon defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Clendennon catches Matoshin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Clendennon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clendennon lands with a hook. Matoshin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Clendennon moved out of range.
Clendennon throws an off balance right hand
and Matoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matoshin connects with a jab.
Matoshin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clendennon swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Clendennon is out of range.
Clendennon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Clendennon is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon cracks Matoshin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matoshin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clendennon is able to avoid easily.
Clendennon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin keeps the fight on the outside.
Clendennon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clendennon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Clendennon thows a body shot but no joy.
Clendennon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Clendennon.
Clendennon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clendennon moves into the clinch.
Matoshin fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin misses with some punches.
Matoshin lands an uppercut.
Clendennon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matoshin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Clendennon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matoshin can turn it around.
Matoshin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clendennon blocking some punches.
Matoshin dodges an elbow strike from Clendennon.
Clendennon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Clendennon.
Matoshin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Matoshin tries to pull guard but Clendennon holds him up against the ropes and eventually Matoshin drops back down to his feet.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshi Matoshin.
Clendennon looking to throw knees to the head but Matoshin is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clendennon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matoshin trying to control the action but Clendennon is working from the bottom.
Clendennon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matoshin trying to pass the guard but Clendennon defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Craig Clendennon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Clendennon tries to clinch but Matoshin is having none of it.
Clendennon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matoshin counters with a stiff right hand.
Clendennon tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matoshin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clendennon is looking to slow Matoshin down with leg kicks.
Clendennon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clendennon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Clendennon misses with an uppercut
enabling Matoshin to counter with a crisp jab.
Clendennon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clendennon rushes Matoshin and presses him up against the ropes.
Clendennon blocks an uppercut.
Clendennon missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matoshin.
Clendennon blocking some punches.
Matoshin takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Clendennon.
Matoshin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clendennon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matoshin'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.
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but Matoshin blocks it.
Clendennon misses with a knee strike.
Craig Clendennon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matoshin takes a shot to the head.
Matoshin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clendennon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clendennon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin is working for takedown but Clendennon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clendennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Matoshin controls his hands.
Matoshin wants the takedown. Clendennon is fighting it off but Matoshin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Clendennon's guard against the ropes.
Matoshin controlling from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin wants to pass the guard but Clendennon is keeping the position.
Matoshin wants to control from the top but Clendennon keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matoshin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Toshi Matoshin.
Clendennon looks to land a left hand but Matoshin moved out of range nicely.
Clendennon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clendennon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clendennon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matoshin misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Clendennon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clendennon looks to clinch
and Matoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clendennon throws a big shot that misses.
Clendennon just misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin clinches up against the ropes.
Matoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
Matoshin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clendennon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but Matoshin blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but Matoshin blocks it.
Matoshin managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
Clendennon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clendennon blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A leg kick checked by Matoshin.
Clendennon throws a leg kick but Matoshin moved away.
Clendennon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clendennon instigates a clinch.
Matoshin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clendennon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clendennon trying to land knees to the body.
Matoshin can't get the takedown.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Clendennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin is trying to pull guard but Clendennon turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshi Matoshin.
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but Matoshin blocks it.
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matoshin blocking some punches.
Matoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matoshin pulls guard successfully.
Matoshin wants to sweep here but Clendennon controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon trying to control the position from guard on top but Matoshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matoshin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clendennon is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matoshin keeping moving, preventing Clendennon from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Craig Clendennon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clendennon. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clendennon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clendennon slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin moves away from the strike by Clendennon.
Matoshin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clendennon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clendennon closes the distance but Matoshin moves to the side
and Matoshin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Clendennon throws an elbow but misses.
Clendennon misses with a knee strike.
Matoshin pulls guard effortlessly.
Clendennon trying to control the position from guard on top but Matoshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshi Matoshin has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matoshin wants to sweep but no luck.
Clendennon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matoshin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Craig Clendennon just wasn't active enough.
Clendennon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clendennon misses with an uppercut.
Clendennon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Clendennon is just out of range.
Clendennon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matoshin tries to clinch up but Clendennon circles away and keeps his distance.
Clendennon misses with a low kick.
Clendennon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matoshin.
A jab lands there for Matoshin.
Matoshin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clendennon tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matoshin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clendennon.
Matoshin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clendennon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon had his way with Toshi Matoshin in that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Clendennon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Matoshin instigates a clinch.
Clendennon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matoshin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clendennon is defending well.
Matoshin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clendennon misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clendennon.
Clendennon lands a right hand.
Matoshin trying to stall but Clendennon improves his position.
Clendennon lands an elbow inside.
Matoshin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clendennon is keeping busy.
Matoshin lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin misses with the head strike.
Clendennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clendennon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matoshin blocks it with crossed arms.
Clendennon blocks an uppercut.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matoshin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clendennon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clendennon scores a nice knee to the body.
Clendennon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matoshin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matoshin avoids it.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Clendennon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clendennon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Matoshin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matoshin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Matoshin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clendennon just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshi Matoshin.
Matoshin is trying to drag Clendennon to the mat but Clendennon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Clendennon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
Matoshin takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin misses with some punches.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin fails to pull guard.
Clendennon tries to land knees in the clinch but Matoshin avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Clendennon.
Clendennon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clendennon lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clendennon.
Clendennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin wants to get back to striking at distance but Clendennon won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with a punch to the body.
Clendennon lands an elbow that stopped Matoshin in his tracks for a moment.
Matoshin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matoshin gets control of Clendennon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matoshin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Matoshin controlling the position.
Matoshin wants to sweep here but Clendennon controlling him for the moment.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon trying to control the position from guard on top but Matoshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craig Clendennon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Craig Clendennon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Clendennon works the jab nicely.
Matoshin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clendennon. Clendennon obviously looking to wear him down.
Clendennon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Clendennon's shoulder, as Clendennon tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clendennon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clendennon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Clendennon with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Clendennon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clendennon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Clendennon!
Craig Clendennon retains his featherweight title!
Craig Clendennon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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