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Lost Legend 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Nilsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Karlsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Nilsson which made him look bad.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nilsson.
A big head kick from Karlsson and Nilsson is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsson keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson postures up in Nilsson's guard and throws a big left but Nilsson blocks it.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nilsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Karlsson is looking for a triangle but Nilsson pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson won't allow Karlsson to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karlsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nilsson defends it easily.
Nilsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Karlsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karlsson is working for a kimura but Nilsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Karlsson trying to mount his opponent but Nilsson defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nilsson wants to stand up but Karlsson is controlling him.
Karlsson controlling from the top position.
Karlsson passes Nilsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karlsson wants to control but Nilsson is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Nilsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nilsson tries to kick Karlsson off but Karlsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Karlsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nilsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karlsson is looking for a kimura but Nilsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karlsson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Karlsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karlsson.
Good leg kick by Nilsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Nilsson moves out of range.
Nilsson stuffs the takedown.
Karlsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilsson misses with a head kick.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson tries to clinch up.
Jason Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Karlsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Karlsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nilsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nilsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jason Karlsson just wasn't active enough.
Nilsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lars Nilsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses.
Lars Nilsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsson misses with a head kick.
Karlsson has closed the distance and engaged Nilsson in a clinch.
Karlsson is pushing Nilsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to land a knee to the head but Nilsson blocks with his arms.
Karlsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nilsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Karlsson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Nilsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nilsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karlsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nilsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karlsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nilsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson keeps control of Nilsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karlsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nilsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Karlsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nilsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Nilsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Nilsson lands but Karlsson takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Nilsson.
Karlsson wants to clinch up but Nilsson keeps it at a distance.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches up with Nilsson, looking for a takedown. Karlsson pushes Nilsson against the cage but Nilsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nilsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nilsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karlsson.
Nilsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Nilsson misses
and Karlsson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nilsson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
It looks like Lars Nilsson has been cut.
Nilsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nilsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nilsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karlsson.
Nilsson throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilsson is just out of range.
Nilsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses.
Nilsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lars Nilsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses
and Karlsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nilsson won't be happy with that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karlsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nilsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nilsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karlsson.
Nilsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nilsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karlsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Nilsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karlsson scores with punches from side control.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Nilsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jason Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlsson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nilsson is not content to let Karlsson control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson lands an elbow.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Nilsson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nilsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Karlsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Vladimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Who Run It - Three Six Mafia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Vladimir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladimir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vladimir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Penn Alliance.
Vladimir has Steel Penn Alliance up against the cage in a clinch.
Vladimir wants to stall.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for takedown but Vladimir is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vladimir stops a takedown attempt from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vladimir to keep the fight standing.
Lord Vladimir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Steel Penn Alliance.
A right handed body shot lands from Vladimir.
Steel Penn Alliance drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vladimir smiles and moves away.
Vladimir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel Penn Alliance doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn Alliance looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vladimir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steel Penn Alliance.
Vladimir swings for the body but Steel Penn Alliance moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Vladimir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vladimir.
Steel Penn Alliance tries a head kick but it misses.
Vladimir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel Penn Alliance.
Vladimir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vladimir as he avoids it easily.
Vladimir throws a hook but Steel Penn Alliance blocks it.
Steel Penn Alliance defending well as Vladimir loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Penn Alliance connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vladimir. Vladimir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Lord Vladimir has been cut.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vladimir misses the jab.
Steel Penn Alliance drops his hands momentarily and Vladimir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vladimir thows a body shot but no joy.
Steel Penn Alliance feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vladimir's calf.
Vladimir cracks Steel Penn Alliance with a big right hand and Steel Penn Alliance goes down!
Steel Penn Alliance is rocked!
Vladimir controlling from the top position.
Steel Penn Alliance is still in real trouble! Can Vladimir finish him?
Steel Penn Alliance has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vladimir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to hit a switch here but Vladimir passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel Penn Alliance there!
Vladimir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to have recovered his senses.
Vladimir looking to finish with strikes here!
Steel Penn Alliance keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vladimir throwing strikes here but Steel Penn Alliance is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Steel Penn Alliance wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vladimir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir throwing strikes here but Steel Penn Alliance is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vladimir controlling from the full mount.
Steel Penn Alliance is desperately trying to improve his position but Vladimir has a good base and remains in mount.
Vladimir punching from mount but Steel Penn Alliance doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Steel Penn Alliance regains half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn Alliance.
Vladimir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel Penn Alliance's guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is refusing to be controlled, as Vladimir sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir trying to mount his opponent but Steel Penn Alliance defends it.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vladimir passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel Penn Alliance!
Vladimir thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn Alliance working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vladimir wants to finish this one by submission but Steel Penn Alliance is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vladimir.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to hold on but Vladimir pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Vladimir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lord Vladimir'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.
Vladimir keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vladimir misses with a wild body shot.
Vladimir misses the shot to the body.
Vladimir swings for the body but Steel Penn Alliance moves out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick that misses.
Vladimir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vladimir with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vladimir blocks a head kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Crack! Vladimir connects with the perfect overhand right and Steel Penn Alliance falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Vladimir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lord Vladimir!
A relieved looking Lord Vladimir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Camber Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Casados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cartwright might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm not from around here. Camber Cartwright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Camber Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javier Casados!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright wants to clinch.
Casados shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Casados showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cartwright is looking to escape.
Casados seems to be working for a kimura but Cartwright defends the submission attempt.
Casados is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Casados is looking for a kimura here.
Cartwright pushes Casados off looking to stand but Casados dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casados is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cartwright is just riding it out for now. Casados eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but Casados is controlling him
Casados throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cartwright pushes Casados off looking to stand but Casados dives back in and keeps control.
Casados seems to be working for a kimura but Cartwright defends the submission attempt.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Casados is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Casados.
Cartwright is trying to stand.
Casados is working for a kimura but Cartwright is defending it quite comfortably.
Casados is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Casados misses with a head shot. Cartwright uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casados prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Casados lands a couple of elbows.
Casados pushes down on Cartwright's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Casados not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cartwright pushes Casados off looking to stand but Casados dives back in and keeps control.
Casados thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cartwright's head.
Casados is working for a kimura but Cartwright is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Casados is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Casados is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Cartwright to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Casados tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright wants to stand up but Casados is controlling him.
Casados throws an elbow that misses. Cartwright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Casados's guard. Nice move by Cartwright!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Casados dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cartwright closes the distance looking to clinch
and Casados counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but Casados is controlling him
Casados not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Casados prevents Cartwright from standing back up.
Casados is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Casados winds up and cracks Cartwright with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Casados wants to work for an arm triangle but Cartwright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Casados throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Casados stops Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casados is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Casados is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Casados missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but Casados is controlling him
Casados is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Casados is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright has hold of Casados's hands but Casados slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Casados seems to be working for a kimura but Cartwright defends the submission attempt.
Cartwright looks like he's trying to stand up.
Casados works his way into side control.
Cartwright is trying to buck Casados off.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casados throws a strike aimed at the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright avoids it well.
Casados is trying to get an arm triangle but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Casados tries to advance to mount but can't.
Casados in side control, throwing shots but Cartwright defends.
Casados is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cartwright is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartwright wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright dodges the ground and pound from Casados.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Casados is dominant here and he's now got Cartwright's back!
Casados patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cartwright defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Cartwright wants to stand but Casados is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Casados showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cartwright pushes Casados up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright struggles to land a body shot inside as Casados controls his hands.
Cartwright gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cartwright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Cartwright's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Casados misses with a short punch on the inside.
Casados drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartwright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Casados fails with a takedown attempt.
Casados feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cartwrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cartwright tries to clinch up but Casados circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casados tries for a takedown but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Camber Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Casados.
Cartwright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cartwright tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Casados counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Casados is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cartwright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Casados's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Casados's back!
Casados has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Cartwright trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casados rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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!
Cartwright tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cartwright stalling away here and it's allowed Casados to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cartwright wanted to stand there but Casados had control of the position.
Cartwright pushes down on Casados's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casados looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Casados is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Javier Casados has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright wants to stand up but Casados manages to regain full guard.
Javier Casados is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to stand but Casados is controlling from the bottom.
Camber Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casados is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
Casados throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Javier Casados.
I've got Casados winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Casados!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Javier Casados 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asano Arai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Method Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fantastic Baby - BIG BANG. Man comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wu-Tang Clan-METHOD MAN kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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225 lbs
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217 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asano Arai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Method Man!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arai misses with a looping right.
Arai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Arai throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Arai only half commits.
Arai tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arai's hands.
Man rushes Arai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arai prevents a body shot from Man.
Arai tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Arai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arai manages to break the clinch.
Arai thumps Man with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arai.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Arai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arai wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Man misses.
That kick from Arai tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Man throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arai thows a body shot but no joy.
Arai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Arai persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch lands to the side of Arai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Man moves into the clinch.
Man is trying to stall.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Arai avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arai backwards.
Arai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arai working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a body punch.
Arai pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Man pushes Arai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arai blocks a body shot from Man.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Arai.
A left hand lands to the body for Arai.
Man holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arai.
Arai misses with a body punch.
Man has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Arai.
Arai blocks a body shot from Man.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Man prevents Arai from breaking the clinch.
Man working aggressively here.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arai prevents a body shot from Man.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asano Arai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arai.
Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arai backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Method Man dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
Arai throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Man there.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Arai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Arai.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Arai.
Arai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man taking a breather.
A short left from Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arai misses with a punch on the inside.
Arai tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Arai back against the cage.
Arai lands a shot to the body.
Arai lands with a light punch inside.
Arai tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man stalling in the clinch but Arai improves position.
Man blocking some punches.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arai's elbow.
Arai throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Arai misses with a body punch.
Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Arai controls the action.
Arai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arai throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely.
Arai working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arai.
Arai is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.
Arai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arai thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arai seems to be looking for submissions.
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arai is keen to just control but Man is a slippery customer.
Man tries to roll over but Arai keeps him under control.
Arai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arai 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.
Man taking some punishment here, with Arai in his half guard.
Arai wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man is trying to control but can't.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Man wants to control but Arai is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arai landing punches.
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!
Arai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man is looking to escape.
Arai looking to ground and pound but Man is blocking nicely.
Man is looking to get to half guard.
Arai wants to control the pace but Man is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arai dominating with strikes here.
Man tries to hold on but Arai pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asano Arai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Arai slips a jab from Man.
The fighters circle momentarily. Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asano Arai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arai throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Arai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arai tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Arai.
Arai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
Arai misses with a wild body shot.
Man misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arai checks a low kick from Man.
Arai cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Sloppy strikes from Arai. Those never looked like landing.
Arai shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arai throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Method Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man throws a leg kick
and Arai counters with a leg kick.
Arai fakes the leg kick and cracks Man in the body.
Decent striking displayed by Arai there.
Man tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arai misses with a hook.
Man lands an overhand right.
Arai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arai.
Arai misses with a leg kick
and Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Method Man seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Man.
Man misses with the head strike.
Arai tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arai misses with a punch to the body.
Man trying to stall but Arai improves his position.
Man is working Arai over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arai working aggressively here.
A short left from Man.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arai is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arai blocking some punches.
Oh Arai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Arai with a big uppercut! Arai tries to clinch up but Man pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Arai to the mat! Arai covers up and Man unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Method Man!
Post fight, Method Man stared into the camera and said 'Hey, you! get off my cloud! You don't know me and you don't know my style!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Donatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barret The Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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24
215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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222 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietro Donatelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barret The Turk!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Turk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Pietro Donatelli has been cut.
Donatelli misses with a head kick.
The Turk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donatelli thows a body shot but no joy.
The Turk throws a head kick but Donatelli moves out of range.
The Turk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Turk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donatelli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Turk scrambles back to his feet.
Donatelli lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Turk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donatelli.
The Turk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Turk moves out of range of the body kick.
Donatelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Turk throws a head kick that misses.
Donatelli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donatelli scores with a punch to the head.
Donatelli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Donatelli misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatelli misses with a wild body shot.
Donatelli throws a leg kick but The Turk checks it.
Donatelli throws out a loose jab but The Turk uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Turk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donatelli fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Turk blocks a head kick by Donatelli.
The Turk throws a sloppy head kick and Donatelli moves out of range easily.
Donatelli thows a body shot but no joy.
The Turk throws a head kick that misses.
The Turk scores with a push kick.
Donatelli lands a leg kick that knocks The Turk off balance momentarily.
The Turk keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Donatelli as he connects with a hook.
Donatelli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donatelli throws the left hand but The Turk avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Turk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Turk throws a wild body kick that Donatelli sees coming a mile off.
The Turk tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donatelli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Turk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by The Turk.
Donatelli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donatelli throws a sloppy head kick and The Turk moves out of range easily.
The Turk throws a lazy uppercut
and Donatelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Turk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Donatelli's head.
A shot to the liver by Donatelli. Beautiful body shot.
The Turk throws a head kick but Donatelli moves out of range.
Donatelli throws a head kick but The Turk moves out of range.
The Turk throws a head kick but Donatelli moves out of range.
Donatelli looks to score with a jab to the body but The Turk is just out of range.
The Turk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donatelli thumps The Turk with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli darts in and clinches The Turk up against the cage.
Donatelli struggles to land a body shot inside as The Turk controls his hands.
Donatelli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Turk.
The Turk blocks a body shot from Donatelli.
The Turk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Donatelli as the two fighters clinch.
Donatelli working aggressively here.
Donatelli struggles to land a body shot inside as The Turk controls his hands.
Donatelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Turk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donatelli.
Donatelli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Turk's calf.
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!
Donatelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Turk's head.
The Turk throws a body kick that misses
and Donatelli counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Turk lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Turk looks for the body kick but Donatelli saw that one coming.
Donatelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donatelli is looking to land body kicks.
Donatelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donatelli thows a body kick. The Turk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donatelli, right into the meat.
The Turk looks winded!
Donatelli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Turk staying out of range there.
Donatelli moves out of range of the body kick.
The Turk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Turk misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Donatelli misses.
The Turk tries a head kick but it misses.
The Turk misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Donatelli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pietro Donatelli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Turk checks the leg kick.
Donatelli misses with a head kick.
The Turk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donatelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Turk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donatelli circles away quickly and effectively.
The Turk takes one to the side of the head.
Donatelli misses with a kick to the body.
Barret The Turk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donatelli looks to score with a jab to the body but The Turk is just out of range.
The Turk scores with a nice body kick.
The Turk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Turk punishes Donatelli's body with a nice straight punch.
Donatelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Turk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donatelli throws a head kick that misses.
Donatelli jabs at The Turk's body.
The Turk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donatelli tries to clinch but The Turk moves out of range.
The Turk connects with a crisp jab.
The Turk throws a head kick but Donatelli moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Donatelli.
Donatelli thows a leg kick but The Turk checks it
and The Turk counters with a head kick.
The Turk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Donatelli if he has to take too many more of those.
Donatelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Turk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donatelli manages to avoid it.
Donatelli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Turk is rocked!
It looks like Barret The Turk has been cut.
Donatelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Turk is still on wobbly legs! Can Donatelli finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Donatelli! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pietro Donatelli!
A relieved looking Pietro Donatelli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Gustin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. Bill Shadow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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24
185 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Gustin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gustin, as that shot connected.
Melvin Gustin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gustin cracks Shadow with a good jab.
Shadow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.
Shadow thows a body shot but no joy.
Gustin connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustin was well out of range. Poor timing from Shadow.
Shadow swinging wildly here.
Shadow is looking to clinch but Gustin is avoiding it.
Gustin lands a left and a right that send Shadow crashing to the mat, dazed. Gustin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shadow is rocked!
Gustin cracks Shadow with a left hook right on the temple and Shadow goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Gustin lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Shadow is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melvin Gustin!
A victorious Melvin Gustin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ein Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike OMalley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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146 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ein Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stein back to the cage. OMalley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Ein Stein has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Stein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OMalley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stein avoids a punch combination nicely.
OMalley throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
Nice body punch from Stein.
OMalley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stein throws a head kick but OMalley moves out of range.
OMalley misses with a combination
and Stein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stein lands an uppercut.
Stein keeps control of OMalley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stein counters by clinching up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stein takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stein misses with the head strike.
Stein has OMalley pressed against the cage, preventing OMalley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
OMalley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stein has managed to clinch.
Stein keeps control of OMalley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
OMalley breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for OMalley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OMalley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley stuns Stein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OMalley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stein finds it's way round the side to connect with OMalley's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OMalley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stein counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for OMalley!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OMalley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stein is controlling him well.
OMalley parries the strikes from Stein easily there. Stein is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable OMalley to escape.
Stein throws an elbow but OMalley slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stein scoring with punches and elbows.
OMalley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stein is controlling him well.
Stein wants to lay and pray for a moment but OMalley keeps working.
OMalley is pushing Stein's head away, looking to escape. Stein manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein looking to punish the body of his opponent here but OMalley is avoiding damage well.
Stein prevents OMalley from escaping the position.
OMalley parries the strikes from Stein easily there. Stein is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable OMalley to escape.
Stein trying to control the action but OMalley is working from the bottom.
OMalley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stein is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt OMalley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stein cracks OMalley with a big right hand but OMalley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stein fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
OMalley pushes Stein away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stein gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
OMalley is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OMalley taking a bit of punishment here - Stein scoring with strikes.
Stein landing strikes.
OMalley dodges the ground and pound from Stein.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OMalley is trying to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Stein crashes against the mat.
Stein trying to control the action but OMalley is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ein Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ein Stein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
OMalley needs to keep his hands up - Stein had a free shot at his head there.
Stein is looking to clinch but OMalley is avoiding it.
Mike OMalley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OMalley misses with a few strikes there.
OMalley looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Stein lands an overhand right.
Stein moves in looking to clinch but OMalley pushes him off.
Stein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OMalley misses with a series of wild punches.
OMalley misses the shot to the body.
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OMalley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein throws a leg kick which misses OMalley's front leg but catches the back leg as OMalley tries to avoid it.
OMalley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OMalley misses with a series of wild punches.
OMalley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stein rushes OMalley and presses him up against the cage.
Stein prevents OMalley from breaking the clinch.
Stein displaying some good clinch control by pressing OMalley up against the cage.
Stein misses with the head strike.
Stein lands an uppercut.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OMalley is trying to push Stein away but Stein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
OMalley blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein tries to work over OMalley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OMalley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OMalley misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Stein lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Stein.
OMalley misses with a double jab.
Stein lands a leg kick that knocks OMalley off balance momentarily.
Stein connects with a leg kick. OMalley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
OMalley misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stein.
OMalley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OMalley throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
OMalley throws a right hand that Stein ducks under and follows up with a left that Stein also avoids with ease.
OMalley is breathing heavily.
Stein lands with a nice body punch.
Stein connects with a good right hand that stumbles OMalley. OMalley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OMalley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stein circles away quickly and effectively.
Stein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! OMalley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stein - the referee stops the clock and OMalley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stein. OMalley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stein has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Stein.
OMalley can't break the clinch.
OMalley tries to circle away but Stein has him pinned against the cage.
Stein lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stein is leaning against OMalley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Stein lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OMalley is trying to push Stein away but Stein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OMalley smiles and moves away.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ein Stein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ein Stein's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
OMalley throws a right hand that Stein ducks under and follows up with a left that Stein also avoids with ease.
OMalley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OMalley misses with a double jab.
Stein swings for the body but OMalley moves out of range.
Stein connects with a right hand. OMalley shakes it off.
Stein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stein lands a left and a right that send OMalley crashing to the mat, dazed. Stein thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
OMalley is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein connects with a body shot that sends OMalley's belly button to the back.
OMalley is still on wobbly legs! Can Stein finish him?
OMalley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stein.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stein.
Stein lands with a nice body punch.
OMalley looks up at the clock. Bad move! Stein lands a right hand from hell, dropping OMalley. Stein pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ein Stein!
An out of breath Ein Stein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kraal The Bouncer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Bouncer comes to the cage accompanied by WHERE THE SLIME LIVES. Dux has chosen Bloodsport - Fight to Survive as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kraal The Bouncer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
The Bouncer throws out a powerful jab.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
Dux tries to clinch up but The Bouncer circles away and keeps his distance.
The Bouncer throws an overhand right that lands on Dux's shoulder, as Dux tries to avoid the shot.
Dux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Bouncer tries to avoid it but Dux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Bouncer to the ground. The Bouncer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Bouncer to the mat! The Bouncer manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The Bouncer keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Bouncer's guard.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Bouncer defending well though.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Bouncer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dux is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Bouncer wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bouncer is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Bouncer avoid being mounted?
Dux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Bouncer defends it well.
Dux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Bouncer sees it coming and defends easily.
The Bouncer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dux on the ground.
Dux is pressing down on The Bouncer's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Bouncer is holding on for now.
Dux is trying to work for a kimura but The Bouncer is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Bouncer sees it coming and defends easily.
The Bouncer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dux trying to advance position but The Bouncer counters by regaining guard.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Bouncer is keeping the position for now.
The Bouncer seems keen to control Dux's posture.
The Bouncer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux pushing down on The Bouncer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux wants to take a breather but The Bouncer is having none of it.
The Bouncer tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Bouncer is looking to escape.
The Bouncer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dux lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dux swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and The Bouncer is now in Dux's guard. A big mistake from Dux there, giving up the dominant position!
Dux throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Bouncer uses it to pass to side control.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dux is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The Bouncer tries to pass to full mount but Dux defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux tries to get to full guard but The Bouncer has control of the leg.
The Bouncer tries to pass to full mount but Dux defends it.
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Bouncer pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux is positioning himself well to prevent The Bouncer advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The Bouncer throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Bouncer, as that shot connected.
The Bouncer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux throws a body punch but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer tests Dux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dux tries to clinch there but The Bouncer circles away.
The Bouncer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from The Bouncer lands.
The Bouncer lands a jab.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from The Bouncer misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Bouncer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dux at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from The Bouncer. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Dux blocks a jab.
The Bouncer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer misses with a lunging right hand
and Dux counters with an outside leg kick.
The Bouncer gets tackled into the cage by Dux. Dux maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dux.
The Bouncer leaning against his opponent.
The Bouncer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on The Bouncer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Bouncer working hard to break the clinch.
The Bouncer taking a breather.
Dux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Bouncer is defending well for now.
The Bouncer is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Bouncer down to the mat. The Bouncer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Bouncer lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by The Bouncer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bouncer with a nice cross.
The Bouncer just misses with a punch to the body.
The Bouncer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Bouncer wants it to stay on the feet.
Kraal The Bouncer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
The Bouncer misses with a straight right.
The Bouncer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dux doesn't seem bothered though.
The Bouncer misses with a body shot.
Dux misses with a left hand
and The Bouncer counters with a straight right hand.
The Bouncer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Bouncer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dux.
The Bouncer misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bouncer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by The Bouncer as he connects with a hook.
The Bouncer sizes up Dux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
The Bouncer thuds a left hand into Dux's body.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Bouncer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by The Bouncer as he connects with a hook.
The Bouncer drops Dux with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dux looks back up at him and smiles so The Bouncer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dux is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dux is still on wobbly legs! Can The Bouncer finish him?
The Bouncer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Bouncer pounces like a tiger and cracks Dux with a vicious hook! Dux is down but not out! The Bouncer follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kraal The Bouncer!
Kraal The Bouncer 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire's entrance music is Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. A fine choice. Bukovsky has chosen Grubson feat. donGURALesko - Moc as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garrett Bukovsky!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukovsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bukovsky.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bukovsky, right into the meat.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Bukovsky has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McGuire is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bukovsky throws a good cross that connects.
Bukovsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bukovsky counters with a leg kick.
McGuire cracks Bukovsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Bukovsky misses.
Bukovsky cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Bukovsky connects with a single shot there.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukovsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukovsky throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bukovsky.
McGuire cracks Bukovsky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky misses the shot to the body.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire throws a push kick but Bukovsky slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by McGuire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bukovsky connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire cracks the inside of Bukovsky's front leg.
Bukovsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bukovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Bukovsky.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Bukovsky saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire is looking to wear down Bukovsky with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bukovsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Bukovsky looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Bukovsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukovsky staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bukovsky misses.
Bukovsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bukovsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bukovsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukovsky.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bukovsky scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
Bukovsky misses with a body shot.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
Bukovsky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire wants to slow Bukovsky down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukovsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a hook but Bukovsky avoids it easily.
Bukovsky lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bukovsky scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bukovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire wants to control but Bukovsky is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bukovsky's head.
McGuire trying to mount his opponent but Bukovsky defends it.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bukovsky's head.
Bukovsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGuire misses with a head shot. Bukovsky uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire throws an elbow that misses. Bukovsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGuire's guard. Nice move by Bukovsky!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Bukovsky dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukovsky is just out of range.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garrett Bukovsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukovsky.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bukovsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bukovsky lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bukovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Bukovsky throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Bukovsky only half commits.
Bukovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Bukovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire misses with a hook. Bukovsky ducked under it nicely.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bukovsky.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bukovsky.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
Bukovsky misses the jab.
McGuire throws a body punch but Bukovsky moves out of range.
Bukovsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bukovsky lands with a right to the head.
Bukovsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by McGuire.
Good leg kick by McGuire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Bukovsky is out of range.
McGuire fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire swings for the body but Bukovsky moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky drives through and clinches with McGuire against the cage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Bukovsky blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukovsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Bukovsky lands with a light punch inside.
Bukovsky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGuire.
Bukovsky blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Bukovsky throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bukovsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bukovsky.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bukovsky controls his hands.
McGuire tries to work over Bukovsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bukovsky misses with a body punch.
Bukovsky is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bukovsky has his back to the cage.
Bukovsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bukovsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bukovsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bukovsky has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Bukovsky has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Bukovsky presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bukovsky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bukovsky backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Bukovsky prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Bukovsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bukovsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire tries to work over Bukovsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bukovsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bukovsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bukovsky misses with a body punch.
Bukovsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bukovsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Garrett Bukovsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Bukovsky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Bukovsky.
Bukovsky tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Bukovsky back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Garrett Bukovsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
McGuire moves out of range as Bukovsky strikes.
Bukovsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire cracks Bukovsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bukovsky misses with a body shot.
Bukovsky misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Bukovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bukovsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
Bukovsky checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Bukovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukovsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bukovsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukovsky throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Bukovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukovsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bukovsky.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Bukovsky moved away.
Bukovsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Bukovsky misses the jab.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky wants to clinch.
Bukovsky misses with a head kick.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bukovsky as he avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Bukovsky moves away and avoids it.
Garrett Bukovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a body punch but Bukovsky moves out of range.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukovsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bukovsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire is struggling to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukovsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bukovsky lands a body punch.
Bukovsky works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bukovsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bukovsky fails to land.
Bukovsky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Bukovsky throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGuire pushes Bukovsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukovsky blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bukovsky controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bukovsky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bukovsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bukovsky lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Bukovsky.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky misses with some punches.
A short right from Bukovsky.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Bukovsky lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Bukovsky on the inside.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bukovsky controls the action.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bukovsky's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Bukovsky as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bukovsky.
Bukovsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garrett Bukovsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukovsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bukovsky.
Bukovsky looking to slow down the pace here.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bukovsky controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrett Bukovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bukovsky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Bukovsky!
After the fight, Garrett Bukovsky was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doom Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Kahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doom Unit!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been hearing reports that Kahn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Unit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kahn clinches up against the cage.
Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Unit clinches.
Unit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unit throws a head punch that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Unit 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.
Unit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow.
Unit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Unit misses with some punches.
Unit throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Unit working aggressively here.
Unit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Unit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unit misses with a punch to the body.
Unit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Unit lands with a short shot to the head.
Kahn stalls.
Kahn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit misses with some punches.
Unit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
Unit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn wants to get back to striking at distance but Unit won't allow it.
Unit can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Unit.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Kahn is trying to break free.
Unit breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Unit counters by clinching up.
Unit misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Unit fails to land.
Unit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Unit counters with a leg kick.
Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Unit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Unit saw that one coming.
Kahn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Unit's guard.
Unit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kahn escapes and throws Unit's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Unit tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kahn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
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!
Unit is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn controlling from mount.
Unit can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahn wants to control the pace but Unit is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doom Unit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Unit cracks Kahn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Unit with a jab.
Kahn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Unit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Unit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Kahn.
Kahn gets caught napping as Unit dives in and scores a takedown. Kahn manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn has his hands on Unit's head, controlling the position.
Unit postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unit passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit wants to take a breather but Kahn is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Unit is trying to control. Kahn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Unit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kahn is trying to get back to full guard.
Unit is trying to control the action in half guard but Kahn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Unit is looking to pass Kahn's guard but actually Kahn recovers to full guard.
Kahn being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Unit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kahn's head.
Unit lands a couple of elbows.
Unit trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom.
Kahn is trying to keep Unit in close.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kahn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Unit.
Unit stalling.
Kahn tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Unit manages to move to mount!
Kahn really wants to buck Unit off and get back to his feet.
Kahn tries to hold on but Unit pushes him away.
Kahn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Unit with the ground and pound from mount.
Unit controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doom Unit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kahn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Unit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab.
Kahn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kahn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kahn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unit, pushing him back against the cage.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Unit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Unit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Unit lands with a light punch inside.
Unit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit misses with some punches.
Unit misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn pushes Unit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Unit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kahn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Unit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unit.
Kahn lands a body punch.
Unit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn tries a body shot but Unit blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Unit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kahn letting Unit take a breather here.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Unit backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Unit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Unit just leaning against Kahn, taking a breather.
Unit has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Kahn is looking to break free of the clinch but Unit has double underhooks.
Kahn is looking to break free of the clinch but Unit has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Doom Unit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kahn lands a right hand.
Unit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Unit.
Unit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Unit.
Unit has managed to clinch.
Unit misses with some punches.
Unit tries to stall but Kahn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Unit misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahn misses with a looping right.
Kahn throws a good cross that connects.
Tyson Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unit connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Unit.
A big left from Kahn misses.
Unit tries to close the distance and clinch but Kahn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Unit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doom Unit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Unit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Unit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahn tries to work over Unit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Unit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doom Unit really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kahn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Unit. That one must have hurt.
Kahn tests Unit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kahn tried to score with a low kick but Unit checks it.
A jab lands there for Unit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Unit.
Unit fails with a takedown attempt.
Unit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Unit 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.
A big right from Kahn misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kahn shoots for a takedown but Unit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Unit takes the fight into the clinch.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unit's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Kahn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unit has him pressed against the cage.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn tries to break free but Unit pushes him back against the cage.
Unit lands an uppercut.
Unit tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Unit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Unit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Unit fails to land.
Unit breaks from the clinch.
Kahn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Unit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kahn misses with a straight left.
Unit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unit tries to pass to full mount but Kahn defends it.
Unit wants to take a breather but Kahn is having none of it.
Unit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Unit throwing shots but Kahn is blocking nicely.
Kahn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Unit is working away from the top position though.
Unit trying to control from Kahn's half guard. Kahn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Unit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kahn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kahn being controlled here, momentarily.
Unit preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit looking to sit in guard and control but Kahn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Unit has a closed guard, preventing Kahn from standing up.
Unit pulls Kahn in close to prevent any damage.
Unit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doom Unit has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Unit wants to hit a switch here but Kahn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Unit there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doom Unit dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kahn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Unit counters with a leg kick.
Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unit.
Unit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kahn ducks right into an uppercut from Unit.
Kahn misses with a hook.
Unit moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
Unit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kahn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unit moves away.
Unit shoots for a takedown but Kahn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kahn blocks a head kick by Unit.
Nice takedown defense from Unit. No joy for Kahn on that attempt.
Kahn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Unit.
Unit thuds his right hand into Kahn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kahn clinches up with Unit and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Unit.
Unit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Unit digs a right hand into Kahn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kahn's gas tank.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Unit has clasped his hands together around Kahn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Unit in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Unit landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn is letting Unit control him for a moment.
Unit trying to control the position but Kahn is working away.
Unit sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kahn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Unit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kahn keeps working.
Unit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Unit working the ground and pound but Kahn is defending the strikes.
Kahn struggling a bit here.
Kahn defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kahn down.
Unit working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Unit throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Unit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kahn keeps working.
Unit moves into full mount!
Kahn is bucking up trying to escape but Unit cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Unit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unit connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kahn is rocked!
Unit controlling from mount.
Tyson Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Kahn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Unit connects with a bit shot that sees Kahn covering up! More strikes from Unit and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Unit is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doom Unit!
Doom Unit is the new light heavyweight champion!
Doom Unit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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pop
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