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Ascension: Black Flag PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshihiro Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dooalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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35
169 lbs
31 - 14 - 0 |
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180 cm
32
168 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toshihiro Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Dooalot!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dooalot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kai.
Dooalot motions for Kai to come forward. Dooalot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kai throws a body punch but Dooalot moves out of range.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Dooalot.
Kai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dooalot eats them both and turns towards Kai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dooalot throws a lazy right hand but Kai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kai connects with a crisp jab.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Dooalot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dooalot looks to land a body kick but Kai moved away.
A swing and a miss from Dooalot.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sensei Sens's & co. Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dooalot throws a leg kick but Kai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dooalot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Dooalot misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dooalot misses with a low kick.
Dooalot misses with a few strikes there.
Dooalot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James Dooalot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai throws a hook but Dooalot avoids it easily.
Kai connects with a crisp jab.
Dooalot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dooalot misses with a hook.
Kai throws a series of punches but Dooalot moves out of range.
Dooalot cracks the inside of Kai's front leg.
A jab from Dooalot does it's job there.
Kai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dooalot misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dooalot.
Kai stuns Dooalot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kai misses the jab.
Kai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dooalot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kai misses with an uppercut.
Dooalot scores with a kick to the body.
Kai thumps Dooalot with a low kick.
Dooalot scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dooalot tries to work over Kai's front leg with a kick but Kai checks it.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Dooalot is just out of range.
Dooalot throws a push kick but Kai slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Dooalot.
Dooalot checks a low kick from Kai.
Dooalot throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dooalot throws out the jab.
Dooalot walks into a jab.
Kai looks to throw the jab but Dooalot is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dooalot. That's going to slow Kai down.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Dooalot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kai blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dooalot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kai.
Dooalot lands a nice shot that snaps Kai's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai checks the leg kick.
Dooalot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kai connects with the punch.
Kai throws a hook but Dooalot blocks it.
Kai lands with a good body shot.
Kai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dooalot scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dooalot avoids the head kick by Kai.
Dooalot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Dooalot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshihiro Kai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dooalot throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily.
Kai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dooalot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dooalot blocks a head kick by Kai.
Dooalot misses with a low kick.
Dooalot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dooalot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kai blocks a leg kick.
Kai lands with an uppercut that bounces Dooalot off the cage and back into range.
Kai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dooalot throws a low kick but Kai avoids it.
Kai thows a body shot but no joy.
Kai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dooalot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Kai.
Kai tries to move into range but Dooalot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dooalot.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dooalot was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Kai misses with a head kick.
Kai misses with an uppercut. Dooalot saw that one coming.
Kai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dooalot.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Dooalot defending well as Kai loads up on a big left hand.
Kai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dooalot looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
Kai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dooalot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dooalot in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A lazy left from Dooalot finds it's target.
A slow jab from Dooalot misses its intended target.
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!
Kai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dooalot 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.
Kai misses with a two punch combination.
Dooalot throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.
Dooalot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kai's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dooalot.
Dooalot is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dooalot misses with a shot to the body
and Kai counters with a low kick, right behind Dooalot 's knee.
Kai cracks Dooalot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dooalot.
Dooalot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kai misses with the combination.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dooalot scores with a jab. Kai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kai thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dooalot's hands.
Kai moves out of range of the body kick from Dooalot.
Kai lands a nice looking body shot.
Dooalot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dooalot connects with a right hand. Kai shakes it off.
Dooalot throws an off balance right hand
and Kai counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dooalot has Kai pressed against the cage.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Dooalot avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dooalot swings wildly with an uppercut but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dooalot throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
A short left from Kai.
Dooalot lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dooalot 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! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Dooalot misses.
Kai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dooalot throws a head kick but Kai moves out of range.
Dooalot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kai.
Dooalot connects with a solid leg kick.
Dooalot misses with a straight left.
That kick from Kai tenderised Dooalot's leg. Dooalot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dooalot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Dooalot.
Dooalot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Kai misses.
Dooalot throws a low kick but Kai moves out of range easily.
Kai throws a shot from downtown. Dooalot moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dooalot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dooalot misses with a low kick.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dooalot.
Kai swings widly with a right hand
and Dooalot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dooalot does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dooalot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kai. That did some damage!
Kai staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Dooalot.
Dooalot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Kai lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dooalot, as that shot connected.
Dooalot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dooalot looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Kai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dooalot. Dooalot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dooalot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dooalot cracks the inside of Kai's front leg.
A cross from Kai lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dooalot.
Dooalot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kai connects with a high kick.
Dooalot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dooalot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dooalot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dooalot misses with a head kick.
Kai misses with an uppercut. Dooalot saw that one coming.
Kai throws an overhand right that lands on Dooalot's shoulder, as Dooalot tries to avoid the shot.
Dooalot misses with a hook.
A jab from Dooalot misses.
Dooalot thows a body shot but no joy.
Dooalot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Dooalot throws a looping overhand right but Kai ducks down to avoid it.
Kai misses with a wild combination.
Kai throws a head kick but Dooalot moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dooalot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
Dooalot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dooalot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dooalot connects with a single shot there.
Kai blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Dooalot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Dooalot moved out of range nicely.
Dooalot throws out a leg kick but Kai moves out of range and Dooalot only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dooalot wants to land a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Dooalot.
I think Dooalot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dooalot!
Our winner, James Dooalot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Crabby Jef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle comes to the cage accompanied by I Like to Move It. Crabby Jef has chosen Madd Skillz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
200 lbs
29 - 16 - 1 |
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31
198 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeru Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dj Crabby Jef!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crabby Jef throws a jab when Kyle was well out of range.
A left lands for Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyle on the side of the head.
Kyle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crabby Jef lands a glancing blow to the side of Kyle's head.
Kyle drops his hands momentarily and Crabby Jef takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crabby Jef tries to land a body kick
letting Kyle counter with a right hand.
Kyle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kyle blocks a head kick by Crabby Jef.
Kyle misses with a few strikes there.
Crabby Jef scores with a jab. Kyle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kyle throws a push kick but Crabby Jef slaps the foot to one side.
Crabby Jef misses with a lunging right hand
and Kyle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crabby Jef's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyle scoring with some ground and pound.
Kyle pushing down on Crabby Jef's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabby Jef regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kyle.
Kyle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kyle scoring with some ground and pound.
Kyle cracks Crabby Jef with a solid left hand.
Kyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crabby Jef swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crabby Jef preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crabby Jef utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kyle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kyle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kyle postures up and lands a big shot to Crabby Jef's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kyle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crabby Jef trying to keep a closed guard but Kyle is proving a slippery customer.
Crabby Jef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kyle.
Kyle postures up in Crabby Jef's guard and throws a big left but Crabby Jef blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef wants to control but Kyle passes easily into half guard.
Crabby Jef won't allow Kyle to pass to mount.
Kyle is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing that Kyle has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crabby Jef avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kyle.
Crabby Jef keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kyle is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Crabby Jef still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Crabby Jef has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kyle tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kyle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crabby Jef passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kyle is looking for a sweep.
Crabby Jef lands some shots froms side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyle stops Crabby Jef from passing to mount.
Crabby Jef is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kyle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crabby Jef tries for a kimura but Kyle is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kyle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crabby Jef smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kyle throws a solid leg kick but Crabby Jef takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kyle.
Kyle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kyle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kyle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Crabby Jef sneaks back into half guard.
Kyle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crabby Jef has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Crabby Jef trying to control but Kyle postures up.
Takeru Kyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kyle working Crabby Jef over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kyle there.
Kyle thows a huge punch but Crabby Jef dodges it nicely.
Kyle wants to pass to mount but Crabby Jef is defending the position.
Kyle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kyle slips a nice elbow through Crabby Jef's hands, connecting with Crabby Jef's forehead.
Kyle throwing shots but Crabby Jef is blocking nicely.
Kyle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crabby Jef is just riding it out for now. Kyle eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyle is working away from the top position though.
Kyle working over Crabby Jef with some ground and pound. Crabby Jef looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kyle with the ground and pound but Crabby Jef uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kyle throwing strikes from guard but Crabby Jef blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crabby Jef pulls Kyle in close to prevent any damage.
Crabby Jef working a defensive guard here.
Crabby Jef controlling Kyle's posture.
Crabby Jef utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef looking for a sweep. Not yet Crabby Jef, not yet.
Kyle throws an elbow that misses. Crabby Jef uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kyle's guard. Nice move by Crabby Jef!
Kyle has his foot on Crabby Jef's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crabby Jef works his way back into a safe position though.
Crabby Jef wants to control from the top but Kyle keeps moving.
Crabby Jef drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyle!
Kyle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crabby Jef avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kyle dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice defenses there by Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kyle momentarily.
Kyle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crabby Jef avoids it really well and circles away.
Kyle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crabby Jef misses with a shot to the body
and Kyle counters with a shoot takedown. Crabby Jef fights it but they end up in guard.
Kyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kyle looking to pass the guard.
Crabby Jef is looking for a triangle here but Kyle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Kyle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kyle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Crabby Jef wants to control but Kyle postures up.
Crabby Jef tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyle swings around for an armbar but Crabby Jef sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kyle's guard.
Kyle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crabby Jef blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kyle.
Dj Crabby Jef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef is trying to control but Kyle passes into side control!
Kyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Crabby Jef is defending well.
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!
Crabby Jef gets back to half guard.
Crabby Jef tries to get to full guard but Kyle has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crabby Jef defends it well.
Kyle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kyle with the ground and pound but Crabby Jef uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Crabby Jef bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kyle's guard.
Kyle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyle, not yet.
Crabby Jef working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef is working Kyle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kyle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crabby Jef doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crabby Jef manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crabby Jef gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crabby Jef postures up and lands a big shot to Kyle's brow.
Crabby Jef wants to pass the guard but Kyle is keeping the position.
Kyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crabby Jef makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crabby Jef lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kyle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kyle!
Takeru Kyle took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Makamori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshiro Makamori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzuri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a series of strikes that have Makamori backpedaling.
It looks like Yoshiro Makamori has been cut.
Makamori throws a shot from downtown. Kuzuri moves away and avoids it.
Kuzuri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makamori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Makamori shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuzuri drops his hands momentarily and Makamori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Waru Kuzuri has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Makamori has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makamori.
Makamori misses with a kick to the body.
Makamori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Makamori.
A head kick misses from Makamori.
Kuzuri thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuzuri misses with a looping right.
Makamori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makamori clinches up against the cage.
Kuzuri's coach down at Cell Block Six was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuzuri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Still in the clinch, Makamori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuzuri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Makamori catches Kuzuri right on the button with a cross.
A head kick lands from Makamori that sends Kuzuri to the canvas. Kuzuri tries to scramble back to his feet but Makamori brings him back down into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makamori is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuzuri is defending well.
Makamori tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makamori has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makamori swings around for an armbar but Kuzuri sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Makamori's guard.
Makamori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makamori has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kuzuri has passed into side control.
Makamori tries to improve position but can't.
Kuzuri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Makamori is looking for a sweep.
Kuzuri is trying to get an arm triangle but Makamori is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makamori is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Makamori's face as Kuzuri controls the position.
Kuzuri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Makamori's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makamori gets back to half guard.
Makamori gets full guard.
Makamori wants to get back to his feet but Kuzuri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuzuri wants to pass the guard but Makamori is keeping the position.
Kuzuri controlling from the top position.
Kuzuri tries to free his leg and advance position but Makamori is retaining full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Waru Kuzuri wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kuzuri thuds his shin into the meat of Makamori's side.
Nice body punch from Kuzuri.
Waru Kuzuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzuri slips under a jab from Makamori.
Makamori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makamori is out of range.
Makamori lands an overhand right.
Makamori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuzuri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuzuri throws a wild body kick that Makamori sees coming a mile off.
Makamori avoids the body shot from Kuzuri.
Makamori's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuzuri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makamori scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzuri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makamori. Makamori circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makamori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuzuri misses with a straight right.
Kuzuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Makamori misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makamori.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makamori takes one to the chin there.
Kuzuri wants to slow Makamori down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiro Makamori dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kuzuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuzuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makamori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makamori checks a low kick from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a poor cross that misses
and Makamori counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Makamori is working for a kimura but Kuzuri is defending it quite comfortably.
Makamori seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kuzuri is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yoshiro Makamori!
Yoshiro Makamori 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Joy Division - Atmosphere. Nelson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kanye West feat Chief Keef, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Big Sean - I Don't Like. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
164 lbs
22 - 7 - 0 |
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33
163 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Byron Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nelson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bruce - the referee stops the clock and Nelson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bruce. Nelson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Bruce ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruce throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Bruce keeps it at a distance.
Bruce cracks the inside of Nelson's front leg.
Bruce avoids a kick to the body.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruce.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Bruce lands with a shot to the body.
Bruce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson landing some decent shots from guard.
Nelson postures up in Bruce's guard and throws a big left but Bruce blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Bruce keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nelson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Nelson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bruce wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Bruce gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bruce stands up and waves to Nelson to follow him.
Bruce connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruce.
Nelson looks for a takedown but Bruce sprawls well.
Bobby Bruce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson avoids a kick to the body.
Nelson digs a good hook to Bruce's body.
Bruce moves out of range of the body kick.
Bruce feints and then cracks Nelson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nelson down.
Bruce throws a sloppy head kick
so Nelson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson postures up in Bruce's guard and throws a big left but Bruce blocks it.
Bruce lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nelson!
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Bruce gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to improve his position but instead Bruce has taken his back!
Nelson tries to escape but Bruce has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bruce controls the position.
What's going on here? Bruce has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruce feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nelsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruce looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Bruce blocks a leg kick.
Bruce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bruce lands a jab to Nelson's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nelson backs up against the cage.
Bruce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Nelson.
Bruce is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nelson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nelson throws a lazy head kick
and Bruce counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruce. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bruce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Bruce will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nelson scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson dives in and grabs Bruce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bruce pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Bruce tries to score with a low kick but Nelson moves his leg out of the way.
Bruce swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bruce won't be happy with that.
Bruce managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nelson.
Nelson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nelson misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Nelson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bruce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson working the strikes but Bruce uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bruce is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Bruce is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nelson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nelson controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is looking for a kimura here.
Nelson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Bruce dodges it nicely.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Nelson there.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Bruce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Nelson seems content to control.
Nelson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nelson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bruce can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nelson unloads with some shots from mount but Bruce bucks and avoids them well.
Nelson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nelson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bruce?
Nelson punching from mount but Bruce doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Nelson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Byron Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nelson looking to finish with strikes here!
Nelson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bruce is looking to escape.
Nelson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bruce is now in Nelson's guard. A big mistake from Nelson there, giving up the dominant position!
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Nelson 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. This is the final round!
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bruce as he jumps to the side.
Bruce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Bruce jabs Nelson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body kick from Bruce.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Bruce throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Bruce misses with a straight right.
Bruce is looking to chop away at Nelson's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nelson. Bruce shrugs it off though.
Bruce lands with a right hand.
Bruce stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bruce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruce.
Bruce misses with a looping right.
Bruce looks for the body kick but Nelson saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson walks into a jab.
Bruce throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Bruce moves out of range easily.
Bruce cracks the inside of Nelson's front leg.
Bruce cracks Nelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bruce throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bruce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce scores with a spinning back kick!
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruce misses with a body shot.
Bruce avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Bruce chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bobby Bruce is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruce throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nelson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Bruce has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Bruce blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruce has wrist control.
Nelson throws a big elbow that misses.
Nelson is fighting to break Bruce's control of his arms but Bruce is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nelson trying to control but Bruce is working from the bottom.
Nelson controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruce misses the target.
Nelson lands an overhand right.
Bruce tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruce throws a low kick, looking for Nelson's leg but Nelson calmly moves out of range.
Nelson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bruce on the side of the head.
Nelson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Bruce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bobby Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Nelson.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick
and Bruce counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruce throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Bruce swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruce.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Bruce.
I think Bruce has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bruce!
Bobby Bruce made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dawn of the Dead by Does it Offend you, yeah?. Monk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by On To The Next One. Ninja Monk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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34
194 lbs
29 - 10 - 0 |
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186 lbs
29 - 18 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hal Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Monk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan throws a solid leg kick but Monk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jordan.
Monk throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monk misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monk swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Monk trying to stall but Jordan improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
A short body shot lands from Monk as the two fighters clinch.
Monk looking to stall.
Monk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monk misses with some punches.
Jordan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Monk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monk misses with a punch to the body.
Monk blocking some punches.
Monk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jordan has him pressed against the cage.
Monk cracks Jordan with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Monk.
Monk tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Monk back against the cage.
Monk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jordan.
Monk looking to slow down the pace here.
Monk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monk misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
Monk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordan clinches up against the cage.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Monk stalling in the clinch but Jordan improves position.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Monk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Monk.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jordan as the two fighters clinch.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Monk avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Jordan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monk struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Monk.
Monk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jordan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monk can turn it around.
Monk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Monk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Monk misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monk backwards.
Jordan cracks Monk with a nice body shot.
Monk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monk tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monk backwards.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Monk.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monk stalling in the clinch but Jordan improves position.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monk or not.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jordan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monk backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan scores with a shot to the side of Monk's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jordan.
Monk looks winded!
Jordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Monk.
A short uppercut from Jordan.
Monk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Monk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jordan effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jordan as Monk tries to tie him up.
Jordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monks head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Jordan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monk slips a straight right by Jordan.
Jordan moves into the clinch.
Monk trying to control the position but instead, Jordan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monk into the cage.
Monk tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
A short right from Jordan on the inside.
Monk can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Monk misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monk.
Monk lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Jordan.
Monk blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Monk lands a body shot.
Jordan pushes Monk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Monk on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Monk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jordan lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monk.
Monk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Monk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Monk.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Monk avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Monk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Monk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan works on Monk's body with a couple of short punches.
Monk is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monk misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jordan.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Jordan.
Jordan tries to work over Monk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monk backwards.
Monk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monk backwards.
Monk is trying to stall.
A short right from Jordan.
Monk blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Jordan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands with a short shot to the head.
Jordan pushes Monk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jordan taking a breather.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jordan.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jordan cracks Monk with a nice body shot.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Jordan.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Monk.
Jordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jordan stalls.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monk misses with a punch on the inside.
Monk tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Monk.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monk pushes Jordan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jordan.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Monk in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jordan digs a right hand into Monk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monk's gas tank.
Jordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Jordan scores with a shot to the side of Monk's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jordan pushes Monk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Monk working aggressively here.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Jordan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Jordan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monk's head backwards.
Monk throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily.
Monk tries a low kick but Jordan avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jordan.
Jordan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jordan misses with a looping left.
Jordan blocks a head kick by Monk.
No joy there for Jordan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jordan has managed to clinch.
Jordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jordan stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Monk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monk prevents a body shot from Jordan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monk backwards.
A shot in the inside from Monk.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monk's elbow.
Monk blocking some punches.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jordan blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monk stalling in the clinch but Jordan improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Jordan.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monks head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Jordan.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ninja Monk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries a body shot but Monk blocks it.
Monk blocking some punches.
Jordan tries a body shot but Monk blocks it.
Monk is struggling to control the position.
Jordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monk tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monk backwards.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan works on Monk's body with a couple of short punches.
Jordan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monk or not.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan tries to work over Monk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Jordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jordan scores with a shot to the side of Monk's head.
Monk is rocked!
Jordan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monk is still on wobbly legs! Can Jordan finish him?
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hal Jordan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Jordan.
Jordan lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Jordan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monk backwards.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Monk.
Come on Jordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jordan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jordan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Monk! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jordan is unloading with more strikes now! Monk drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hal Jordan!
Hal Jordan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ninja Monk was interviewed post fight and said 'Another close decision lost? Maybe ToTT wrote that I won? '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pejovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Anvil of Crom. Ochu has chosen Clutch - The Incomparable Mr. Flannery as his entrance music. Neno Pejovsky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maester Ochu's chin.
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186 lbs
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195 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
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neno Pejovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maester Ochu!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pejovsky lands with a right hand.
Ochu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Ochu is predictable there
and Pejovsky counters with a single leg into guard. Ochu didn't expect that.
Ochu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pejovsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pejovsky controlling from the top position.
Ochu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pejovsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pejovsky stalling in the clinch but Ochu improves position.
Ochu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ochu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ochu misses with a punch to the body.
Pejovsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ochu - that landed with a thud.
Ochu swings wildly with an uppercut but Pejovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochu tries to throw a body punch but Pejovsky avoids it by throwing Ochu back against the cage.
Pejovsky blocking some punches.
Pejovsky blocks a body shot from Ochu.
Stalling in the clinch from Pejovsky.
A short right from Pejovsky on the inside.
Ochu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ochu misses with a body punch.
Pejovsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ochu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pejovsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ochu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pejovsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ochu tries to work over Pejovsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pejovsky blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ochu.
It looks like Neno Pejovsky has been cut.
Pejovsky working hard to break the clinch.
Ochu lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pejovsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Ochu controls his hands.
Ochu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pejovsky is breathing heavily.
Ochu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pejovsky's elbow.
Pejovsky tries to break the clinch but Ochu is controlling the position.
Ochu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pejovsky's elbow.
Ochu tries to throw a body punch but Pejovsky avoids it by throwing Ochu back against the cage.
Ochu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pejovsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ochu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ochu misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Ochu - just one landing.
Ochu misses with a hook.
Ochu throws a low kick but Pejovsky moves out of range easily.
Maester Ochu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pejovsky slips under a jab from Ochu.
Ochu throws a leg kick but Pejovsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ochu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochu throws a hook but Pejovsky blocks it.
Pejovsky is looking to land body kicks.
Pejovsky with a jab.
Ochu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pejovsky.
Ochu clinches up with Pejovsky and pushes him back against the cage.
Pejovsky blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky is trying to break the clinch but Ochu is controlling him.
Ochu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pejovsky manages to break the clinch.
Pejovsky keeps Ochu at a distance using the push kick.
Ochu misses with a double jab.
Pejovsky throws a sloppy head kick and Ochu moves out of range easily.
Ochu throws a body kick that misses
and Pejovsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pejovsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu lands the left hand.
Ochu throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pejovsky at a distance.
Ochu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ochu misses with a leg kick.
Pejovsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ochu swings for the body but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Ochu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pejovsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Pejovsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pejovsky explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pejovsky tries to keep at a distance but Ochu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ochu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maester Ochu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ochu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pejovsky on the side of the head.
Ochu takes a swing at Pejovsky's ribcage but misses.
Ochu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ochu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pejovsky lands with a kick to the temple. Ochu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pejovsky is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ochu checks the leg kick.
Ochu swings for the body but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Pejovsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Pejovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ochu.
Ochu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pejovsky moves away.
Pejovsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ochu. Ochu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pejovsky tests Ochu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ochu throws a front kick aimed at Pejovsky's knee but Pejovsky avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Ochu misses.
A shot to the body from Ochu misses
and Pejovsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Ochu.
Pejovsky connects with a leg kick. Ochu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pejovsky blocks a jab.
Pejovsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ochu.
Ochu throws a chopping leg kick but Pejovsky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pejovsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ochu. That did some damage!
Ochu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ochu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pejovsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body kick from Ochu.
Ochu misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochu misses the shot to the body.
Ochu looks to score with a jab to the body but Pejovsky is just out of range.
Pejovsky connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ochu throws a looping overhand right but Pejovsky ducks down to avoid it.
Ochu lands a jab to the head.
Ochu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pejovsky manages to avoid it.
Pejovsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maester Ochu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ochu lands a really nice looking cross but Pejovsky seems unphased.
Crunch! Pejovsky slams his shin into Ochu's torso.
Ochu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ochu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ochu moves out of range as Pejovsky strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochu scores with a hook to the body. Pejovsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ochu checks a leg kick.
Ochu just misses with a punch to the body.
Pejovsky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ochu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ochu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ochu misses with a hook. Pejovsky ducked under it nicely.
Ochu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pejovsky counters with a head kick. That will keep Ochu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pejovsky takes one to the chin there.
Pejovsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the body from Ochu misses
and Pejovsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pejovsky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ochu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu thows a body shot but no joy.
Ochu throws a body punch but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Pejovsky misses with a body kick.
Ochu throws a body kick that misses.
Ochu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pejovsky.
Ochu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pejovsky rather than just go for the knockout.
Ochu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ochu throws a jab when Pejovsky was well out of range.
Ochu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pejovsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Pejovsky does it's job there.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick but Ochu checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maester Ochu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Ochu. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Pejovsky. Those never looked like landing.
Ochu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ochu lands a leg kick that knocks Pejovsky off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ochu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pejovsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Ochu can't find room to land a body shot as Pejovsky controls the action.
Pejovsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ochu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pejovsky misses with a body punch.
Pejovsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ochu backwards.
Pejovsky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pejovsky is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ochu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pejovsky backwards.
Ochu lands with a left to the head.
Pejovsky tries to break free but Ochu pushes him back against the cage.
Pejovsky wants to stall.
Ochu works on Pejovsky's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ochu lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Ochu on the inside.
Pejovsky is trying to push Ochu away but Ochu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pejovsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Ochu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pejovsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochu has Pejovsky pressed against the cage, preventing Pejovsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ochu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pejovsky or not.
Neno Pejovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maester Ochu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Ochu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochu prevents Pejovsky from breaking the clinch.
Pejovsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ochu digs a right hand underneath Pejovsky's ribcage. Pejovsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pejovsky.
Still in the clinch, Pejovsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ochu scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pejovsky misses with a knee strike.
Ochu blocks a body shot from Pejovsky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pejovsky.
Pejovsky misses with the head strike.
Ochu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ochu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pejovsky's elbow.
Pejovsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ochu tries to close the distance and clinch but Pejovsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ochu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pejovsky moves away.
Nice body punch from Ochu.
Pejovsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ochu thumps Pejovsky with a low kick.
Pejovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ochu misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Ochu misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pejovsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pejovsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ochu lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maester Ochu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ochu 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maester Ochu!
An out of breath Maester Ochu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Els (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Els comes into the arena with Chamillionaire - Don't Shoot blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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36
207 lbs
20 - 7 - 1 |
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217 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Els!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Els, right into the meat.
Lao misses with a looping left.
We've been hearing reports that Els has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Els misses with a left hand
and Lao counters with an outside leg kick.
Els throws a hook but Lao avoids it easily.
Lao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Els.
Lao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Els moves away.
Lao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lao wants to land a leg kick but Els is out of range.
Els throws a body kick that misses.
Lao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Lao.
Els steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lao.
Lao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lao scoring well with a low kick there.
Lao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Els swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Els uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lao has time to react.
A head kick by Els misses
and Lao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Els lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Els checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Els.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao wants to slow Els down by chopping away at his legs.
Els keeps the fight on the outside.
Els throws out a loose jab but Lao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Lao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lao cracks the inside of Els's front leg.
Lao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Els blocks the leg kick.
Lao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Els is able to avoid easily.
Lao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Els chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Els scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Lao.
Nice uppercut there from Lao.
Lao throws the kick towards the body but Els avoids it.
Els closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Els scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Els stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lao doesn't manage to clinch there - Els circles away.
Lao misses with a low kick.
Els clobbers Lao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lao throws an overhand right that lands on Els's shoulder, as Els tries to avoid the shot.
Lao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lao throws a hook to the side of Els's head but Els sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Els.
Lao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Els was well out of range. Poor timing from Lao.
Lao blocks a jab.
Lao throws a leg kick but Els sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Lao does no damage.
Ernie Els seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao tries to work over Els's front leg with a kick but Els checks it.
Els checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Els throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Els steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lao.
Els ducks under a wild hook from Lao.
Els missing with a left hand there. Lao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Els's calf.
Lao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lao misses with a body shot.
Els keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lao.
Els takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Els moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Els.
Lao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Els throws a leg kick which misses Lao's front leg but catches the back leg as Lao tries to avoid it.
Els moves into the clinch.
Lao tries a body shot but Els blocks it.
Lao tries to work over Els's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Els keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lao's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lao tries to work over Els's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Els's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Lao.
Lao pushes Els back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Els lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lao is working Els over against the cage.
Lao lands with a light punch inside.
Els manages to break the clinch.
Lao misses with a kick to the body
and Els holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Els looks to land a left hand but Lao moved out of range nicely.
Els throws a jab when Lao was well out of range.
Lao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Els.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lao, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao dominated that round.
That's time! Els's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by Els.
Els looks to land a left hand but Lao moved out of range nicely.
Els moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Els if he has to take too many more of those.
Lao works Els's body with a nice hook.
Lao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Els takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Els cracks Lao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lao scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Els cracks Lao with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Lao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Els moves out of range easily.
Els thows a leg kick but Lao checks it
and Lao counters with a good low kick that Els was not able to check.
Jab from Els.
Els misses with an uppercut. Lao saw that one coming.
Lao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Els.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Els!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao cracks a nice hook into Els's ribs.
Els swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lao to counter with a crisp jab.
Els feints and then cracks Lao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lao down.
Els drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lao misses with a hook. Els ducked under it nicely.
Lao connects with an inside leg kick.
Lao is looking to score with low kicks.
Lao throws a low kick, looking for Els's leg but Els calmly moves out of range.
Els fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lao is out of range.
Els throws a right hand that misses
and Lao counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lao.
Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Els moves out of range easily.
Els tries a low kick but Lao avoids it.
Lao tries to work over Els's front leg with a kick but Els checks it.
Lao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Els has time to react.
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!
Els fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lao is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Els.
Els scores with a decent looking hook.
Lao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Els throws a lazy right hand but Lao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Els tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lao is able to avoid easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Els misses with a low kick.
Lao throws a low kick but Els moves out of range easily.
Lao connects with the punch.
Lao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Els swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lao.
Els is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Els closes the distance and clinches.
Lao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lao can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elss head.
Els breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Lao.
Els misses with a looping left.
Lao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Els sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Els has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Els there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Els looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Els misses with a wild body shot.
Els staying out of range there.
Els will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lao throws the left hand but Els avoids the punch easily.
Els throws out a leg kick but Lao moves out of range and Els only half commits.
Lao throws a leg kick but Els sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lao moves out of range of the leg kick from Els.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Els on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lao misses with a low kick.
Els lands a leg kick that knocks Lao off balance momentarily.
Lao slips under a jab from Els.
Lao doesn't manage to clinch there - Els circles away.
Lao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Els counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Els.
Lao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Lao.
Els blocks a body shot from Lao.
A short right from Els on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Els prevents a body shot from Lao.
Lao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Els manages to avoid it.
Lao tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lao blocks a jab.
Els checks the leg kick.
Els tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lao is able to avoid easily.
Lao lunges at Els with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Els's hand.
Els lands with an uppercut that bounces Lao off the cage and back into range.
Els throws the left hand but Lao avoids the punch easily.
Els has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lao.
Els throws a body punch but Lao moves out of range.
Lao avoids the body shot from Els.
Lao cracks the inside of Els's front leg.
Lao blocks a jab.
Lao blocks a jab.
Els bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Els avoids the head kick by Lao.
Els is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Els throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Els misses the jab.
Lao misses with a low kick.
Els misses with a hook.
Els walks into a left hand.
Lao thows a body shot but no joy.
Els cracks Lao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lao throws a body kick that misses.
Els misses with a leg kick.
Els lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Els drops his hands momentarily and Lao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Els throws an overhand right that lands on Lao's shoulder, as Lao tries to avoid the shot.
Els throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Els clinches up with Lao and pushes him back against the cage.
Kung Lao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Els.
Lao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ernie Els has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lao tries to stall but Els uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Els misses with some punches.
Els is looking to break free of the clinch but Lao has double underhooks.
Lao is looking to break free of the clinch but Els has double underhooks.
Lao misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Els as Lao tries to tie him up.
Lao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lao lands a nice uppercut.
Lao is pushing Els up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lao struggles to land a body shot inside as Els controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao tries to throw a body punch but Els avoids it by throwing Lao back against the cage.
Lao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Els wants to land a leg kick but Lao is out of range.
Els misses with a wild body shot.
Els throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lao.
Lao avoids the head kick by Els.
Els avoids the body shot from Lao.
Els misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lao.
Els scores with a body shot.
Lao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Els. Els obviously looking to wear him down.
Els is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lao thumps Els with a low kick.
Els tries a head kick but it misses.
Els throws a leg kick but Lao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Els throws a low kick but Lao moves out of range easily.
Lao scores with a spinning back kick!
Lao throws a jab when Els was well out of range.
Els blocks a jab.
Lao looks to land a body kick but Els moved away.
Els throws a leg kick which misses Lao's front leg but catches the back leg as Lao tries to avoid it.
Els throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lao walks into a straight right hand from Els.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Els doesn't manage to clinch there - Lao circles away.
Lao connects with a leg kick. Els looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lao scores with a shot to the body.
Lao moves forwards but Els connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernie Els showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Lao!
A very excited looking Kung Lao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffry McWild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes to the cage accompanied by Freddie Gibbs - National Anthem (Fuck The World). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnold Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffry McWild!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWild takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A cross from McWild lands.
McWild works the jab nicely.
McWild lands a nice shot to the body.
Palmer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McWild fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Palmer is out of range.
McWild shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McWild throws a leg kick
and Palmer counters with a straight right hand.
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!
McWild buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jeffry McWild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer throws a lazy right hand but McWild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palmer avoids a kick to the body.
Palmer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McWild stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palmer takes a swing at McWild's ribcage but misses.
McWild misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Palmer misses its intended target.
Palmer works McWild's body with a nice hook.
McWild lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Palmer misses with an uppercut.
Palmer avoids a kick to the body.
McWild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmer lands a slapping body shot.
Palmer misses with a kick to the body.
Palmer moves out of range of the strikes.
McWild has a takedown stuffed.
Palmer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWild sizes up Palmer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McWild comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McWild shoots in looking for a takedown but Palmer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McWild's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arnold Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffry McWild.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWild was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
McWild ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
McWild shoots and misses
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palmer misses with a looping left.
McWild looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McWild goes for a double leg but Palmer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Palmer continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild wants a takedown.
McWild scores with a shoulder strike.
Palmer prevents the takedown attempt.
McWild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McWild takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Palmer on the inside.
Palmer tries to work over McWild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palmer working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McWild.
McWild throws a punch but it's blocked by Palmer.
Palmer prevents a body shot from McWild.
McWild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palmer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McWild looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McWild tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild wants to stall.
A short right from Palmer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from McWild.
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
McWild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McWild prevents a body shot from Palmer.
A right hand to the body from Palmer.
McWild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McWild has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palmer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McWild misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McWild throws a knee to the head but misses.
McWild throws a punch but it's blocked by Palmer.
Palmer blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arnold Palmer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Palmer fails to land with a series of punches.
McWild tries to score with a low kick but Palmer moves his leg out of the way.
McWild takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Palmer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McWild counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Palmer's guard now.
Palmer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McWild stopping the sweep attempt from Palmer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McWild!
McWild is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McWild holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Palmer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Palmer throwing strikes here but McWild is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McWild wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Palmer.
McWild is in a horrible position here. Palmer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Palmer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Palmer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer landing punches.
Palmer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McWild looks a forlorn figure.
Palmer unloads with some shots from mount but McWild bucks and avoids them well.
McWild regains half guard.
Palmer winds up and cracks McWild with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Palmer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Palmer passes the guard and advances to mount!
McWild sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer thows a huge punch but McWild dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Palmer connects with a nice short shot to McWild's temple.
Palmer trying to control from half guard but McWild is working away.
Palmer wants to pass to mount but McWild is defending the position.
Palmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palmer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McWild to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Palmer is looking to work some ground and pound but McWild has wrist control.
Palmer is fighting to break McWild's control of his arms but McWild is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Palmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McWild wants to sweep but no luck.
Palmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWild preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McWild preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Palmer dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Palmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWild manages to avoid it.
McWild is trying hard to land a takedown here. Palmer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Palmer checks the leg kick.
McWild throws a head kick but Palmer moves out of range.
The fighters circling - McWild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McWild takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
McWild misses with a wild body shot.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick and McWild moves out of range easily.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWild.
Palmer slips under a jab.
Palmer just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palmer takes a swing at McWild's ribcage but misses.
Palmer lands a high kick!
Palmer lands with a nice body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McWild.
McWild takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McWild wants to land a leg kick but Palmer is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from McWild.
McWild takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Jeffry McWild has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWild throws a low kick but Palmer moves out of range easily.
Palmer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jeffry McWild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palmer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McWild feints and then cracks Palmer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palmer down.
McWild misses with a takedown attempt - Palmer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arnold Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffry McWild.
Palmer scores with a nice body kick.
Palmer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McWild drops his hands momentarily and Palmer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Palmer drops McWild with a beautiful combination! McWild stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Palmer is looking for the KO!
McWild is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses.
McWild is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmer finish him?
Palmer cracks McWild on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McWild falls backwards against the cage. Palmer follows up with more strikes that drop McWild to his knees. Palmer keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McWild! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Palmer!
A very excited looking Arnold Palmer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Celebration by Kool and the Gang. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Jamie Anderton!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams takes a swing at Anderton's ribcage but misses.
Williams throws a body punch but Anderton moves out of range.
Anderton scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Kane Williams has been cut.
Williams feints and then cracks Anderton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderton down.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderton throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williams swings for the body but Anderton moves out of range.
Anderton thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Jamie Anderton has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Williams
and Anderton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Anderton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Anderton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Anderton misses with a body shot.
Anderton needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Anderton throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Williams is looking to wear down Anderton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderton. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderton in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Anderton looks winded!
Anderton throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderton.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams throws a front kick that sends Anderton stumbling back into the cage.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That has opened up Jamie Anderton's cut even more.
Anderton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The cut above Jamie Anderton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anderton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderton's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Anderton down.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Williams digs a good body shot into Anderton's ribs.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams steps into range and cracks Anderton with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Anderton flops backwards and Williams dives into his guard looking to finish!
Jamie Anderton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jamie Anderton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kane Williams!
Post fight, an emotional Kane Williams said 'Much respect for Jamie Anderton and his management team, but this aint about respect right now. I'm the baddest man alive. I knock fools out, and I make the smart ones tap. Granite ribs and a chin to match. I'm coming for you, Creel. You dig?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuro Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdock comes to the cage accompanied by You're Blind. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Murdock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Katsuro Sato!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock throws a head kick that Sato semi-blocks.
It looks like Katsuro Sato has been cut.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Murdock blocks the low kick.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murdock moves away.
Sato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murdock misses with a combination
and Sato counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murdock!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato cracks Murdock with a big elbow.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom here.
Murdock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sato wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sato is looking to take a break and control but Murdock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murdock tries to bench press Sato off him but Sato keeps the position.
Murdock wants to control but Sato postures up.
Murdock parries the strikes from Sato easily there. Sato is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Murdock to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock is trying to improve his position.
Sato lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Murdock tries to improve position but can't.
Murdock is not content to let Sato control the position.
Sato throws a strike aimed at the side of Murdock's head but Murdock avoids it well.
Sato trying to control the position but Murdock is working away.
Murdock tries to buck Sato off but Sato is having none of it.
Sato creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Murdock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sato is working Murdock over with some ground and pound from side control.
Murdock tries to bench press Sato off him but Sato keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murdock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sato wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Sato seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Murdock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murdock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sato's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murdock is trying to get back to full guard.
Sato wants to free his trapped foot but Murdock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murdock wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato throwing shots but Murdock is blocking nicely.
Sato is looking for a kimura here.
Murdock tries to roll over but Sato keeps him under control.
Murdock trying to hold on to Sato's head to control him but Sato postures up.
Sato slips a nice elbow through Murdock's hands, connecting with Murdock's forehead.
Sato thows a huge punch but Murdock dodges it nicely.
Murdock gets back to full guard.
Murdock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murdock is trying to keep Sato in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is controlling Sato's posture.
Murdock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murdock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sato is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sato is in close to Murdock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murdock working a defensive guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We're going to have a standup here because Matt Murdock wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Murdock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sato counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murdock keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuro Sato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katsuro Sato's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Murdock jabs Sato right on the nose. Sato blinks but takes it well.
Sato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Murdock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murdock misses with a body shot
and Sato counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sato.
Sato postures up.
Murdock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sato scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sato being controlled here momentarily.
Murdock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murdock keeping full guard, as Sato tries to pass.
Murdock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Murdock wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sato swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Sato lands a nice looking body shot.
Sato cracks Murdock with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Murdock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sato doesn't seem phased though.
Murdock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murdock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matt Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato tries to land a leg kick but Murdock saw it coming and moves away.
Matt Murdock is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato slips a straight right by Murdock.
Sato thumps Murdock with a low kick.
Murdock missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murdock checks a leg kick nicely.
Sato misses with a hook. Murdock ducked under it nicely.
Murdock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murdock connects with a looping right hand.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murdock looks to land a body kick but Sato moved away.
Murdock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sato has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato tries to score with a low kick but Murdock moves his leg out of the way.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sato missing with a left hand there. Murdock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Murdock as he checks the leg kick.
Murdock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sato moves out of range of the body kick from Murdock.
Murdock misses with a few strikes there.
Sato lands the left hand.
Sato lands a leg kick that knocks Murdock off balance momentarily.
Murdock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock moves into the clinch.
Sato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Matt Murdock has been cut.
Murdock keeps control of Sato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sato lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murdock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Murdock.
A frustrated look appears on Sato's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murdock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sato.
Murdock gets underhooks to prevent Sato's takedown attempt.
Sato is breathing heavily.
Sato drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murdock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matt Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsuro Sato.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock scores with a hook to the body.
Sato takes a shot to the head.
Sato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Murdock dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murdock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murdock lands with an uppercut that bounces Sato off the cage and back into range.
Matt Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses Sato's front leg but catches the back leg as Sato tries to avoid it.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock checks a leg kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Murdock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Sato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murdock lands with an overhand left.
Sato loads up on a big right hand but Murdock slips the punch.
Murdock throws a low kick but Sato avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sato - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato misses with a hook. Murdock ducked under it nicely.
Sato moves away from the strike by Murdock.
Sato throws a leg kick but Murdock checks it.
Sato connects with a solid leg kick.
Murdock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murdock looks to land a combination but Sato avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murdock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sato.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murdock.
Murdock thuds his shin into the meat of Sato's side.
Murdock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sato is able to avoid easily.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Sato throws a shot from downtown. Murdock moves away and avoids it.
Murdock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato misses with a head kick.
Sato cracks Murdock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sato checks a leg kick nicely.
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock wants to slow Sato down by chopping away at his legs.
Sato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock is looking to land body kicks.
Murdock is looking to chop away at Sato's legs.
Sato scores with a jab to the head.
Murdock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sato.
Murdock thuds his right hand into Sato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murdock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock's corner calls for a 1-2. Murdock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murdock slaps away a takedown attempt from Sato, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sato tries to move into range but Murdock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murdock moves out of range as Sato throws a body kick.
Sato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murdock is out of range and Sato settles back down.
Sato misses with a leg kick.
Murdock throws a nice head kick!
Sato shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sato showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murdock wants to get back to full guard.
Murdock wants to control but Sato is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock manages to get to full guard.
Murdock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murdock controlling the position.
Sato trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murdock trying to keep a closed guard but Sato is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock is pulling down on Sato's head to control his posture.
Sato trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Murdock clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sato lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murdock takes a step back to recover.
Sato misses with a takedown attempt
and Murdock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murdock misses with a straight left.
Murdock throws an off balance right hand
and Sato counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murdock gets full guard.
Murdock is trying to keep Sato in close.
Murdock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sato wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Murdock wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Murdock scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murdock's head.
Murdock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sato misses with a leg kick.
Sato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murdock.
Murdock doesn't manage to clinch there - Sato circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Sato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murdock manages to avoid it.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Murdock thuds his right hand into Sato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sato connects with a nice looking jab.
Murdock misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sato misses the target.
Sato looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Murdock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Murdock.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murdock checks it well.
Sato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Murdock tenderised Sato's leg. Sato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murdock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sato.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Sato.
Sato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murdock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sato - the referee stops the clock and Murdock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sato. Murdock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sato's corner calls for a 1-2. Sato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murdock looks to score with a jab to the body but Sato is just out of range.
Murdock tried to score with a low kick but Sato checks it.
Murdock throws a hook but Sato avoids it easily.
Murdock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sato blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato scores with a sloppy right hand. Murdock should have avoided that one.
Sato scores with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Murdock.
Sato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Sato moves out of range as Murdock strikes.
Sato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sato just misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock checks a low kick from Sato.
Murdock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murdock throws a low kick, looking for Sato's leg but Sato calmly moves out of range.
Murdock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sato finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murdock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuro Sato dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A low kick from Murdock misses
and Sato decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murdock's guard.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
Murdock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sato.
Sato keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murdock's head.
Sato drops back looking for a leg! Murdock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murdock manages to kick Sato off! Sato jumps back into Murdock's guard.
Sato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sato is looking to work some ground and pound but Murdock has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdock has control of Sato's left arm, preventing Sato from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sato throws a big right hand that misses.
Katsuro Sato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdock is retaining full guard.
Murdock seems keen to control Sato's posture.
Murdock is trying to control the position but Sato postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Murdock just wasn't active enough.
Murdock throws out a loose jab but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murdock looks to throw the jab but Sato is out of range.
Murdock doesn't manage to clinch there - Sato circles away.
Sato lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sato finds it's way through Murdock's defenses.
Sato lands a slapping body shot.
Murdock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sato defending well as Murdock loads up on a big left hand.
Murdock takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
Murdock jabs Sato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murdock stuffs the takedown attempt from Sato. Sato gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock throws the kick towards the body but Sato avoids it.
Good work by Murdock as he checks the leg kick.
Sato avoids a kick to the body.
Good work by Sato as he checks the leg kick.
Murdock cracks a nice hook into Sato's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato blocks a head kick by Murdock.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sato.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
Sato looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Murdock throws a big shot that misses.
Sato tries to keep at a distance but Murdock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murdock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato is looking to control Murdock's arms but Murdock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sato has his back to the cage.
Sato wants to take the fight to the mat but Murdock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matt Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsuro Sato.
Sato tries for a takedown but Murdock manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Murdock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock cracks Sato with a nice body shot.
Sato is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Sato.
Murdock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murdock digs a right hand into Sato's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sato's gas tank.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sato has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murdock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sato can turn it around.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murdock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Matt Murdock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sato is trying to force a seperation but Murdock has the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Murdock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murdock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Murdock!
Matt Murdock retains his middleweight title!
An intense looking Matt Murdock took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Good fight Donnie.'.
Katsuro Sato spoke after the fight, saying 'Dang! You got me again man.'.
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