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Ascension: In Your Honor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden ORielly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Monk might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to On To The Next One. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
29 - 20 - 1 |
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219 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Monk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden ORielly!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monk scores with a crisp jab that stopped ORielly in his tracks.
Monk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monk scores with a push kick.
ORielly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
ORielly misses with a straight right.
Monk slips under a jab from ORielly.
A big right from Monk misses.
ORielly looks to score with a jab to the body but Monk is just out of range.
That kick from Monk tenderised ORielly's leg. ORielly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ORielly was well out of range. Poor timing from Monk.
Monk misses with a low kick.
ORielly scores with a takedown into Monk's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monk pulls ORielly in close to his closed guard and prevents ORielly from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ORielly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Monk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monk has control of ORielly's left arm, preventing ORielly from doing any damage.
Ninja Monk has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
An inside leg kick from ORielly misses.
ORielly looks to throw the jab but Monk is out of range.
ORielly digs a good body shot into Monk's ribs.
ORielly throws a hook but Monk avoids it easily.
Monk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORielly shoots in looking for a takedown. Monk tries to sprawl out of it but ORielly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ORielly dives in and scores a takedown into Monk's guard.
Monk pulls ORielly in close to his closed guard and prevents ORielly from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monk is working hard here to advance position.
Monk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but ORielly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Monk tries to get to full guard but ORielly has control of the leg.
Monk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monk desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Monk is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, ORielly seems content to control.
Monk is looking for a sweep. ORielly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
ORielly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Monk throws a low kick but ORielly moves out of range easily.
Aiden ORielly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by ORielly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of ORielly.
ORielly tries for a takedown but Monk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Monk slips under a jab.
Monk thows a body kick. ORielly tries to catch it but that hurt him.
ORielly checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ninja Monk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monk cracks ORielly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ORielly.
ORielly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monk circles away.
Ninja Monk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden ORielly.
ORielly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ORielly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
ORielly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ORielly misses with an uppercut
and Monk counters with a good, hard body kick but ORielly shrugs it off.
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 Ninja Monk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
ORielly throws an overhand right that lands on Monk's shoulder, as Monk tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ORielly.
Good shot there by Monk.
Monk connects with a good right hand that stumbles ORielly. ORielly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
ORielly moves out of range of the leg kick from Monk.
ORielly fails to land the takedown.
ORielly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from ORielly. Monk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monk.
ORielly misses the jab.
Monk connects with an inside leg kick.
ORielly on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monk gets caught napping as ORielly dives in and scores a takedown. Monk manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monk seems keen to control ORielly's posture.
ORielly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Monk wants to sweep here but ORielly controlling him for the moment.
Monk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aiden ORielly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ninja Monk has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
ORielly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monk counters with a thumping low kick.
ORielly tries a head kick but it misses.
Monk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monk scores with a jab. ORielly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk throws a quick inside leg kick.
ORielly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monk lands a nice hook to ORielly's body. ORielly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ORielly blocks the body kick.
Monk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Monk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Monk lands a leg kick that knocks ORielly off balance momentarily.
ORielly misses with a straight left.
ORielly takes one on the button.
Monk looks for the body kick but ORielly saw that one coming.
Monk throws a quick inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ORielly.
Ninja Monk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden ORielly.
That kick from Monk tenderised ORielly's leg. ORielly is trying to keep his angry face on.
ORielly is breathing heavily.
Monk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORielly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monk avoids it really well and circles away.
Monk thumps ORielly with a low kick.
ORielly throws a jab when Monk was well out of range.
ORielly scores with a nice right hand.
Monk tests ORielly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to ORielly's calf.
Monk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
ORielly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping ORielly at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monk throws a leg kick but ORielly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
ORielly needs to keep his hands up - Monk had a free shot at his head there.
Monk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
ORielly tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monk scores with a jab. ORielly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monk throws a nice head kick!
ORielly throws a chopping leg kick but Monk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
ORielly throws a chopping leg kick but Monk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
ORielly throws a right hand that misses
and Monk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monk!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monk's jab looks to have found its range, popping ORielly under the eye.
ORielly is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Monk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monk.
ORielly works Monk's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Monk dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
ORielly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monk throws a leg kick but ORielly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monk lands a nice looking body shot.
Monk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ORielly.
Monk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good leg kick by Monk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
ORielly has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monk.
Monk misses with a low kick.
Monk lands a jab to the head.
Monk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monk looks to score with a jab to the body but ORielly is just out of range.
Monk throws a front kick that sends ORielly stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monk lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Monk counter with a right hand.
Monk just misses with a punch to the body.
Monk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
ORielly dives in for a single leg takedown but Monk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
ORielly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monk stalling in the clinch.
Monk lands a shoulder strike.
Monk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ORielly's elbow.
ORielly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monk trying to control the position but instead, ORielly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monk into the cage.
Monk swings wildly with an uppercut but ORielly uses good head movement to avoid it.
ORielly wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning ORielly up against the cage.
Monk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by ORielly as he connects with a hook.
ORielly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ORielly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monk counters with a body kick that stops ORielly in his tracks momentarily.
Monk 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.
Monk lands with a nice combination. ORielly backs away looking to recover.
Monk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monk tries to score with a low kick but ORielly moves his leg out of the way.
ORielly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Monk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Monk.
Monk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monk connects with a nice looking jab.
ORielly misses with a straight right.
ORielly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
ORielly throws a push kick but Monk slaps the foot to one side.
ORielly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monk.
Monk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ORielly can do to turn this around?
Monk scores with a nice strike.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monk, as that shot connected.
Monk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monk cracks the inside of ORielly's front leg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monk throws a low kick but ORielly avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
ORielly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monk.
Monk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monk misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monk.
Monk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
ORielly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monk.
ORielly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
ORielly loads up on a big right hand but Monk slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ORielly misses with a hook
enabling Monk to counter with a crisp jab.
Monk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ORielly.
ORielly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Monk clearly takes that round.
That's time! Monk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Monk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monk lands a nice leg kick that just misses ORielly's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monk.
ORielly takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
ORielly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Monk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
ORielly drops his hands momentarily and Monk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
ORielly is still on wobbly legs! Can Monk finish him?
Ninja Monk is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ORielly tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
ORielly misses with a body kick.
ORielly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BOOM! Monk lands a beautiful left hook that drops ORielly. ORielly tries to recover but Monk is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and ORielly lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ninja Monk!
After winning the bout, Ninja Monk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosco P Coltrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce comes to the cage accompanied by Joy Division - Atmosphere. Coltrane has chosen Bleed as his entrance music. Rosco P Coltrane is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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164 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 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 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rosco P Coltrane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coltrane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruce.
Rosco P Coltrane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coltrane misses the jab.
Coltrane throws a low kick but Bruce avoids it.
Coltrane tries to clinch up but Bruce circles away and keeps his distance.
Coltrane has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bruce is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Coltrane lands a jab to the head.
Coltrane ducks under a wild hook from Bruce.
Coltrane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruce looks to throw a body kick
and Coltrane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Bruce misses
and Coltrane counters with a straight right hand.
Coltrane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruce.
Bruce works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bruce takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coltrane misses with a looping left.
Coltrane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bruce counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce throws a looping overhand right but Coltrane ducks down to avoid it.
Coltrane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coltrane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bruce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coltrane scores with a shot to the body.
Bruce keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bruce.
Bruce throws a leg kick but Coltrane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Coltrane tenderised Bruce's leg. Bruce is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coltrane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coltrane throws a lazy right hand but Bruce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruce goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coltrane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bruce slips under a jab from Coltrane.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruce tries to score with a low kick but Coltrane moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bruce lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coltrane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coltrane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coltrane scores with a nice right hand.
Bruce lands with an uppercut that bounces Coltrane off the cage and back into range.
Bruce throws a looping overhand right but Coltrane ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coltrane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coltrane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coltrane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coltrane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruce takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coltrane is looking to land body kicks.
Bruce throws a jab but it's blocked by Coltrane.
Coltrane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bruce 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.
Bruce ducks under a wild hook from Coltrane.
Bruce misses with a looping left.
Coltrane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruce.
Coltrane connects with a nice looking jab.
Bruce lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bruce checks the leg kick nicely there.
A combination from Bruce does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coltrane moves in looking to clinch but Bruce pushes him off.
A solid body kick from Bruce.
Coltrane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bruce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coltrane manages to avoid it.
Bruce chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coltrane cracks a nice hook into Bruce's ribs.
Coltrane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bruce moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruce throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bruce fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coltrane.
Coltrane throws an off balance right hand
and Bruce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Coltrane misses the target.
Bruce tries a low kick but Coltrane avoids it.
Bruce tries to score with a low kick but Coltrane moves his leg out of the way.
Bruce lets loose with a powerful body kick. Coltrane will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruce just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coltrane is out of range.
No joy there for Coltrane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coltrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruce.
Coltrane catches Bruce with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coltrane misses with a looping right.
Bruce misses with a wild body shot.
Coltrane moves into range and clinches up with Bruce.
A frustrated look appears on Bruce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bruce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bruce scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruce. Coltrane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coltrane sizes up Bruce with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Coltrane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruce's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coltrane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruce throws out the jab.
Coltrane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coltrane tries to clinch but Bruce moves out of range.
Coltrane tries to clinch but Bruce moves out of range.
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.
That's time! Bruce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bruce tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coltrane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruce looks to score with a jab to the body but Coltrane is just out of range.
Coltrane throws a big shot that misses.
Bruce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bruce throws a jab when Coltrane was well out of range.
Bruce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coltrane avoids the body shot from Bruce.
Bruce throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coltrane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruce. That's going to slow Coltrane down.
Bruce attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Coltrane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bruce momentarily.
Bruce misses with a low kick as Coltrane jumps back.
Bruce misses with an uppercut. Coltrane saw that one coming.
A jab from Coltrane misses.
Coltrane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruce thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruce scores with a decent looking hook.
Coltrane cracks Bruce with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coltrane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coltrane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Bruce.
A jab from Bruce misses.
Coltrane moves out of range of the strikes.
Coltrane moves out of range of the strikes.
Coltrane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruce pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coltrane is out of range and Bruce settles back down.
Jab, jab by Coltrane - just one landing.
Bruce keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coltrane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruce throws out the jab.
Bruce on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Bruce, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coltrane throws a body punch but Bruce moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bruce.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coltrane scores with a kick to the body.
Bruce keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruce connects with a high kick.
Coltrane takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bruce scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coltrane keeps control of Bruce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bruce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coltrane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bruce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coltrane lands a shot to the body.
Bruce misses with a punch on the inside.
Bruce tries to land knees in the clinch but Coltrane avoids the damage to the body.
Bruce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coltrane working aggressively here.
Bruce lands a body shot.
Bruce goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coltrane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coltrane working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Coltrane - that landed with a thud.
Bruce takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bruce scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bruce blocks an uppercut.
Bruce lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coltrane backwards.
Bruce tries to break the clinch but Coltrane is controlling the position.
Coltrane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coltrane gets through Bruce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coltrane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coltrane dodges an elbow strike from Bruce.
Coltrane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coltrane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coltrane.
Bruce breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coltrane cracks Bruce with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coltrane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coltrane slips a jab and a cross from Bruce.
Coltrane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruce misses with a low kick.
Bruce dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coltrane. That did some damage!
Bruce fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruce throws a leg kick
enabling Coltrane to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruce moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruce thows a body shot but no joy.
Coltrane misses with a series of wild punches.
Bruce's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coltrane under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bruce dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big right from Coltrane misses.
Coltrane feints and then cracks Bruce's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruce down.
Bruce buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coltrane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bobby Bruce is winning the standup battle so far.
Coltrane tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bruce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coltrane.
Coltrane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coltrane tests Bruce's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bruce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coltrane.
Bruce gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Bruce blocks the leg kick.
Coltrane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bruce lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coltrane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coltrane blocks a leg kick.
Coltrane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coltrane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coltrane lands with an overhand left.
Bruce pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coltrane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bruce throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bruce throws a combination. Coltrane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Coltrane tests Bruce's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bruce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coltrane.
Coltrane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bruce.
Coltrane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bruce throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coltrane moves in looking to clinch but Bruce pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coltrane throws out the jab.
Bruce throws a big shot that misses.
Bruce throws a body punch but Coltrane moves out of range.
Bruce slips under a jab.
Bruce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruce jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bruce delivers a nice body kick.
Bruce misses with a low kick.
Coltrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruce.
Bruce looks to score with a jab to the body but Coltrane is just out of range.
Coltrane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruce feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coltrane's calf.
Coltrane throws a hook to the side of Bruce's head but Bruce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coltrane throws a jab when Bruce was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Coltrane misses.
Bruce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coltrane.
Coltrane tries to clinch but Bruce is having none of it.
Bruce takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coltrane closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bruce avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bruce cracks Coltrane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coltrane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruce fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coltrane connects with the punch.
Coltrane lands a slapping body shot.
Bruce thows a body shot but no joy.
Bruce takes a swing at Coltrane's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Coltrane blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coltrane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coltrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruce.
Bruce misses with a straight right.
Coltrane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bruces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bruce looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bruce throws a low kick but Coltrane moves out of range easily.
Bobby Bruce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coltrane catches Bruce with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Bruce.
Rosco P Coltrane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bruce misses the jab.
Coltrane avoids the body shot from Bruce.
Coltrane jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruce lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coltrane's sensitive parts.
Bruce connects with the punch.
Coltrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruce.
Coltrane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruce throws out the jab.
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.
Well Bruce has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calogero Anello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting. Calogero Anello acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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40
170 lbs
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168 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calogero Anello!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto connects with a jab.
Anello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto swings for the body but Anello moves out of range.
Anello avoids the body shot from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Anello's ribcage but misses.
Anello thows a body kick. Matsumoto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matsumoto works Anello's body with a nice hook.
Matsumoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anello lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matsumoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anello 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.
Nice straight punches there by Anello. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anello.
Anello misses with a low kick.
Matsumoto connects with a leg kick. Anello looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto tries to land a front kick but Anello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anello 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.
Anello tries to work over Matsumoto's front leg with a kick but Matsumoto checks it.
Matsumoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Anello.
Matsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Anello has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matsumoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsumoto throws out a leg kick but Anello moves out of range and Matsumoto only half commits.
Anello checks a low kick from Matsumoto.
Anello connects with a leg kick. Matsumoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anello scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Calogero Anello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anello but Anello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Anello.
Matsumoto slips a jab and a cross from Anello.
Anello connects with a body shot that sends Matsumoto's belly button to the back.
Matsumoto throws a wild body kick that Anello sees coming a mile off.
Anello takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Anello.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsumoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsumoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Matsumoto misses.
Matsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsumoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsumoto under the eye.
Matsumoto misses with a low kick.
Anello throws a body kick that misses.
Matsumoto throws a combination that misses
and Anello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsumoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anello looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsumoto is just out of range.
Matsumoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsumoto throws a low kick but Anello moves out of range easily.
Anello bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsumoto's head.
Matsumoto throws the left hand but Anello avoids the punch easily.
Calogero Anello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anello connects with a leg kick. Matsumoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsumoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Anello finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anello dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsumoto. That did some damage!
Matsumoto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anello throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsumoto misses with an uppercut. Anello saw that one coming.
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!
Anello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsumoto manages to avoid it.
Anello slips a straight right by Matsumoto.
Anello throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anello misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anello moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto checks a leg kick.
Matsumoto misses with a hook. Anello ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calogero Anello dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anello with a jab.
A lazy left from Anello finds it's target.
Matsumoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anello blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anello.
Matsumoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Anello counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Anello checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anello scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsumoto in his tracks.
Matsumoto moves out of range as Anello strikes.
Anello connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Anello.
Anello lands a leg kick that knocks Matsumoto off balance momentarily.
Calogero Anello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anello.
Anello misses with a low kick.
Matsumoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anello misses with a low kick.
Matsumoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anello moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsumoto throws a hook but Anello avoids it easily.
Anello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anello throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsumoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anello can pounce on him.
Matsumoto misses with a low kick.
Anello loads up on a big right hand but Matsumoto slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsumoto.
Anello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsumoto manages to avoid it.
Anello takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Matsumoto.
Matsumoto walks into a straight right hand from Anello.
Anello just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsumoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsumoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Anello.
Matsumoto checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anello ducks under a wild hook from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsumoto moves forwards but Anello connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anello misses with a low kick as Matsumoto jumps back.
Anello dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsumoto. That did some damage!
Matsumoto connects with a leg kick. Anello looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matsumoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anello tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Anello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsumoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anello was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto throws a front kick aimed at Anello's knee but Anello avoids it well.
Matsumoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anello.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto misses with a jab to the body
and Anello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsumoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsumoto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anello is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matsumoto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Anello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matsumoto scores with a couple of short elbows.
Anello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matsumoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anello is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matsumoto is controlling him well.
Matsumoto working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calogero Anello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Anello tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anello checks the leg kick.
Matsumoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anello scores with a shot to the body.
Anello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsumoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anello.
Matsumoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsumoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anello moves away.
Anello tries to score with a low kick but Matsumoto moves his leg out of the way.
Matsumoto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anello gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anello looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anello moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsumoto wants to land a leg kick but Anello is out of range.
Anello scoring well with a low kick there.
Anello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anello moves out of range of the strikes.
Anello feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matsumotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsumoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anello.
Anello dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsumoto. That did some damage!
Matsumoto misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anello. Matsumoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsumoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anello connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matsumoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anello counters with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsumoto blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto blocks a leg kick.
Anello tries a low kick but Matsumoto avoids it.
Matsumoto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anello lands a slapping body shot.
Anello looks to land a combination but Matsumoto avoids it well.
Anello avoids the body shot from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Anello's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Anello blocks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anello, as that shot connected.
Matsumoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anello's head.
Anello drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsumoto throws a body punch but Anello moves out of range.
Matsumoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsumoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Anello tenderised Matsumoto's leg. Matsumoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anello misses with a low kick.
Matsumoto swings for the body but Anello moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anello with a nice cross.
Anello thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matsumoto if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anello 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calogero Anello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anello 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calogero Anello!
Calogero Anello thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Els (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Buffet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Els comes to the cage accompanied by Chamillionaire - Don't Shoot. Buffet has chosen Margaritaville as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Els!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Buffet!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buffet drives through and clinches with Els against the cage.
Els misses with the head strike.
Els letting Buffet take a breather here.
Els blocking some punches.
Els lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buffet misses with the head strike.
Buffet leaning against his opponent.
Els scores with a shot to the side of Buffet's head.
Buffet lands a left hand.
Buffet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Els lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buffet backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Els.
Buffet misses with a body punch.
A short right from Buffet on the inside.
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!
Buffet working aggressively here.
Els blocks a body shot from Buffet.
Els blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buffet trying to control the position but instead, Els has worked for underhooks and has pushed Buffet into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elss head.
Buffet has Els pressed against the cage.
Buffet misses with the head strike.
Buffet scores with a shoulder strike.
Buffet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Els's efforts to push away.
I was talking to Els's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Buffet as the two fighters clinch.
Buffet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Els breaks the clinch.
Ernie Els seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buffet takes one on the button.
Els throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Els throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buffet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Els uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buffet has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buffet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Els slips a jab from Buffet.
Buffet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buffet tries to clinch there but Els circles away.
Nice body punch from Buffet.
Els swings for the body but Buffet moves out of range.
Els throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Els. That snapped Buffet's head back.
Buffet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Els pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buffet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Els paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buffet swings for the body but Els moves out of range.
Els slips under a jab.
Buffet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buffet connects with a nice looking jab.
Els sends Buffet crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Els is motioning to the referee to let Buffet up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Els scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Buffet is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Els.
Buffet is still on wobbly legs! Can Els finish him?
Buffet lands with a nice body punch.
Buffet misses with an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Els. Buffet shrugs it off though.
Buffet throws a head kick that misses.
Buffet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buffet looks winded!
Buffet misses with a left hand
and Els counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Els.
Buffet seems to have recovered his senses.
Buffet misses with a punch on the inside.
Buffet throws a head punch that misses.
Els blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buffet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Els's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buffet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buffet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buffet looking to slow down the pace here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Els.
Buffet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elss head.
Buffet is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Els manages to break the clinch.
Buffet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Els throws a good cross that connects.
Buffet throws an overhand right that lands on Els's shoulder, as Els tries to avoid the shot.
Els tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Els pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buffet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Els.
Els throws a head kick but Buffet moves out of range.
A big right from Els misses.
Buffet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Buffet misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buffet tries to close the distance and clinch but Els swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Els stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buffet.
Els lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buffet throws a poor cross that misses
and Els counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Buffet is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ernie Els!
A less than humble Ernie Els misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsuro Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Van Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Robert Van Winkle enters the cage!
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197 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Katsuro Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Van Winkle!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Winkle connects with an inside leg kick.
Sato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sato throws a jab when Van Winkle was well out of range.
Van Winkle blocks a leg kick.
Van Winkle misses with a looping right.
Sato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Winkle at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Winkle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sato tests Van Winkle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Winkle. That snapped Sato's head back.
Van Winkle throws a body kick that misses.
Sato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Winkle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sato.
Van Winkle tests Sato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Winkle.
Jab from Sato.
Van Winkle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sato looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Van Winkle works to advance to full mount. Sato defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Van Winkle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sato hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Van Winkle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sato blocking the ground and pound.
Van Winkle prevents Sato from getting the reversal.
Sato regains half guard.
Van Winkle is controlling the pace.
Sato regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato wants to sweep but no luck.
Sato is trying to keep Van Winkle in close.
Sato wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Winkle trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
Sato wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Winkle stays in close to Sato's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Robert Van Winkle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sato connects with a crisp jab.
Sato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Winkle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Winkle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sato backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from Sato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sato, right into the meat.
Sato looks to land a left hand but Van Winkle moved out of range nicely.
Sato avoids the body shot from Van Winkle.
Sato throws a looping overhand right but Van Winkle ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Winkle blocks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sato!
Sato walks into a jab.
Van Winkle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sato but Sato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sato throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Winkle.
Sato missing with a left hand there. Van Winkle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Winkle cracks Sato with a good jab.
Sato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Winkle slips a jab from Sato.
Van Winkle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Winkle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Winkle takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sato.
Van Winkle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sato misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Winkle. That did some damage!
Sato throws a body kick that misses.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robert Van Winkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Winkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Van Winkle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Sato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Winkle doesn't seem phased though.
Sato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sato connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sato scores with a nice head shot.
Sato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Winkle.
Sato gets a double leg takedown into Van Winkle's guard.
Van Winkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Katsuro Sato will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A clash of legs there as Van Winkle blocks the low kick.
Van Winkle throws an overhand right that lands on Sato's shoulder, as Sato tries to avoid the shot.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Winkle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sato closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Winkle did well to prevent Sato getting side control.
Sato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sato is thwarting Van Winkle's attempts to control the position.
Sato throwing shots but Van Winkle is blocking nicely.
Van Winkle manages to get to full guard.
Sato throwing strikes from guard but Van Winkle blocks nicely.
Sato landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Winkle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Van Winkle looking to control.
Sato throws a strike but Van Winkle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sato is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Van Winkle is holding on to half guard well.
Sato has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato is thwarting Van Winkle's attempts to control the position.
Robert Van Winkle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Sato has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sato missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sato is trying to control. Van Winkle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Winkle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Winkle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sato throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato distracts Van Winkle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Winkle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sato wants to control from the top but Van Winkle keeps moving.
Sato scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Van Winkle trying to keep a closed guard but Sato is proving a slippery customer.
Van Winkle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Van Winkle keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
Sato throwing strikes but missing.
Sato wants to control from the top but Van Winkle keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle is pulling down on Sato's head to control his posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sato avoids a kick to the body.
Sato on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Winkle stuffs the takedown.
Sato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Winkle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Winkle misses with a body shot.
Sato misses with a straight left.
Van Winkle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Van Winkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sato, as that shot connected.
Van Winkle thows a leg kick but Sato checks it
and Sato decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Winkle's guard.
Van Winkle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sato has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuro Sato dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Van Winkle throws out a loose jab but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Van Winkle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Winkle cracks Sato with an open hand slap.
Van Winkle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sato moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Winkle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Winkle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Winkle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
Van Winkle blocks the body kick.
Katsuro Sato is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Winkle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Winkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Winkle misses with a takedown attempt - Sato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Winkle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Winkle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Winkle checks it well.
Sato tries to score with a low kick but Van Winkle moves his leg out of the way.
Sato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Winkle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Winkle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Winkle looks for a takedown but Sato sprawls well.
A bone on bone clash there as Sato blocks the leg kick.
Sato cracks Van Winkle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sato lands with a straight right. Van Winkle didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Winkle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Winkle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sato misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Van Winkle misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Winkle lands a leg kick that knocks Sato off balance momentarily.
Van Winkle tries to score with a low kick but Sato moves his leg out of the way.
Van Winkle walks into a left hand.
Sato misses with a body kick.
Sato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sato scores with a kick to the body.
Sato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Winkle.
Sato works the jab nicely.
Sato tried to score with a low kick but Van Winkle checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Van Winkle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Winkle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van Winkle postures up.
Sato is trying to hold Van Winkle in close to prevent damage but Van Winkle has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Winkle prevents Sato from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato wants to control but Van Winkle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van Winkle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sato trying to control from the bottom.
Van Winkle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sato trying to control but Van Winkle postures up.
Van Winkle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sato tries to get to full guard but Van Winkle has control of the leg.
Sato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Winkle.
Sato is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sato is just riding it out for now. Van Winkle eventually gives up the hold.
Sato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Winkle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Winkle's back!
Van Winkle trying to control the action but Sato just sinks the hooks in.
Sato punches Van Winkle on the ear.
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!
Sato is looking for the choke from the back position but Van Winkle is controlling his hands well.
Sato doesn't have the hooks in and Van Winkle manages to turn into his guard.
Robert Van Winkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Winkle won't allow Sato to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsuro Sato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sato has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsuro Sato!
Katsuro Sato looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm just that good!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiny McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rau Utu (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
272 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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11 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiny McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rau Utu!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee swings for the body but Utu moves out of range.
Utu misses with a kick to the body.
Utu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Utu scores with the left hand. McGee knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Tiny McGee has been cut.
Utu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
McGee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Utu was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
Utu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
Utu cracks a nice hook into McGee's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Utu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Utu with a nice cross.
McGee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Utu.
McGee is breathing heavily.
Utu throws a leg kick but McGee moved away.
Utu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee misses with a hook.
Utu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Utu.
McGee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Utu scores with a leg kick.
Utu lands with a cross.
Utu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Utu ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
McGee lands with an uppercut that bounces Utu off the cage and back into range.
Utu wants to slow McGee down by chopping away at his legs.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utu looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Utu thows a body shot but no joy.
Utu cracks McGee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
Utu connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGee. McGee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGee swinging wildly here.
Utu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A good leg kick by Utu.
McGee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Utu.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Utu is just out of range.
Utu slips a jab and a cross from McGee.
McGee throws a body punch but Utu moves out of range.
Utu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Utu throws a low kick, looking for McGee's leg but McGee calmly moves out of range.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Utu cracks McGee with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Utu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McGee to stand back up!
McGee is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Utu pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGee is out of range and Utu settles back down.
Utu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Utu throws a low kick but McGee moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Utu lands a big right hand that sends McGee crashing to the mat! Utu stays standing though and waves McGee back to his feet!
McGee bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Utu comes at him with an uppercut from hell! McGee falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! McGee was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rau Utu!
Rau Utu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yin Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yury Vesnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao comes to the cage accompanied by Philip Bailey - Walking on the Chinese Wall. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yin Tao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yury Vesnev!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tao duly obliges.
Tao scores with a decent looking hook.
Tao 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.
Tao just misses with a punch to the body.
Tao loads up on a big right hand but Vesnev slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vesnev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tao lands a leg kick that knocks Vesnev off balance momentarily.
Tao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vesnev avoids the body shot from Tao.
Yin Tao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Vesnev misses.
Vesnev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tao throws a front kick that sends Vesnev stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tao is looking to score with low kicks.
Tao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tao looks to land a left hand but Vesnev moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vesnev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vesnev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vesnev takes a jab right on the kisser.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vesnev checks a leg kick.
Tao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vesnev takes a step back to recover.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
Tao avoids a punch combination nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tao enables Vesnev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tao is looking to stand up but Vesnev isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao pushes Vesnev off and gets back to his feet.
Tao misses with a low kick.
Tao throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Vesnev misses.
Tao clinches up with Vesnev and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Vesnev.
Tao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tao lands a shoulder strike.
Vesnev blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao misses with a punch to the body.
Tao swings wildly with an uppercut but Vesnev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tao misses with the head strike.
Vesnev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tao as the two fighters clinch.
Vesnev tries a body shot but Tao blocks it.
Vesnev missing with knees to the body.
Vesnev blocks an uppercut.
Tao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vesnev gets through Tao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tao.
Tao lands with a short shot to the head.
Vesnev scores with a shot to the side of Tao's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Tao.
Tao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vesnev lands a nice shot to the body.
Vesnev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vesnev throws a punch but it's blocked by Tao.
Vesnev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tao tries a body shot but Vesnev blocks it.
Tao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vesnev blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vesnev fails to land.
Vesnev tries to score a body lock takedown but Tao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yin Tao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yury Vesnev.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Tao fails to land.
Vesnev lands a right hand.
Tao scores with a shot to the side of Vesnev's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yin Tao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vesnev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tao moves away.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
Tao misses with a hook.
Yin Tao is winning the standup battle so far.
Tao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tao scores with a jab to the body.
Tao misses with a jab to the body
and Vesnev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tao 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.
Tao stuffs the takedown.
Vesnev checks a low kick from Tao.
Vesnev tests Tao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vesnev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Vesnev as he checks the leg kick.
Tao throws a wild body kick that Vesnev sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Vesnev.
Tao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vesnev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vesnev.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vesnev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vesnev preventing the sweep.
Vesnev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vesnev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vesnev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vesnev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vesnev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tao is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vesnev postures up.
Tao wants to sweep here but Vesnev controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vesnev wants to control from the top but Tao keeps moving.
Vesnev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tao dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vesnev looking for a sweep. Not yet Vesnev, not yet.
Tao gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tao ducks under a wild hook from Vesnev.
Vesnev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tao has Vesnev up against the cage in a clinch.
Vesnev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vesnev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tao.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vesnev.
Tao catches Vesnev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Tao. Those never looked like landing.
Tao scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Horrible takedown by Vesnev or perhaps it was just good defense by Tao which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tao thuds a left hand into Vesnev's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yin Tao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vesnev's sensitive parts.
Vesnev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vesnev looks to score with a jab to the body but Tao is just out of range.
Vesnev closes the distance and clinches up with Tao, looking for a takedown. Vesnev pushes Tao against the cage but Tao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tao.
Vesnev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vesnev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vesnev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tao pushes Vesnev away with a front kick.
Vesnev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tao rushes Vesnev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vesnev prevents a body shot from Tao.
Tao misses with some punches.
Vesnev struggles to land a body shot inside as Tao controls his hands.
Vesnev has hold of one of Tao's legs. Tao is fighting the takedown attempt but Vesnev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tao trying to control the position.
Vesnev landing some decent shots from guard.
Vesnev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yury Vesnev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yury Vesnev has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vesnev preventing the sweep.
Vesnev postures up in Tao's guard and throws a big left but Tao blocks it.
Tao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vesnev.
Vesnev tries to free his leg and advance position but Tao is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vesnev throws a big elbow that misses.
Tao wants to get back to his feet but Vesnev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tao is keeping the position for now.
Vesnev pushing down on Tao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tao is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vesnev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tao defending well though.
Vesnev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tao pushes Vesnev off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tao takes one to the side of the head.
Tao lands a head kick!
Vesnev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tao moves away.
Tao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vesnev fails with a takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vesnev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tao tries to avoid it but Vesnev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tao to the ground. Tao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yin Tao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yury Vesnev.
Vesnev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tao thows a body kick. Vesnev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vesnev.
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 Yin Tao.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tao, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yin Tao!
An out of breath Yin Tao thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolen Spliffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spliffs comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube - Smoke Some Weed. Kung Lao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
53 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolen Spliffs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spliffs.
Spliffs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rolen Spliffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spliffs misses with a hook. Lao ducked under it nicely.
Spliffs cracks the inside of Lao's front leg.
Lao swats away the attempt to clinch by Spliffs.
Lao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spliffs.
Lao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lao swats away the attempt to clinch by Spliffs.
Spliffs lands a leg kick that knocks Lao off balance momentarily.
Lao keeps the fight on the outside.
Spliffs wants to slow Lao down by chopping away at his legs.
That kick from Lao tenderised Spliffs's leg. Spliffs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spliffs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lao.
Spliffs looks to land a right hand but Lao moved out of range.
Lao throws a looping overhand right but Spliffs ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffs lands a slapping body shot.
Spliffs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lao keeps the fight on the outside.
Lao needs to keep his hands up - Spliffs had a free shot at his head there.
Lao walks into a left hand.
Lao missing with a left hand there. Spliffs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spliffs slips under a jab from Lao.
Spliffs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliffs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Decent striking displayed by Spliffs there.
Spliffs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lao avoids the body shot from Spliffs.
Lao walks into a stiff left hand from Spliffs.
Lao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spliffs looks to throw the jab but Lao is out of range.
Spliffs clinches up against the cage.
Lao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs manages to break the clinch.
Lao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lao connects with a body shot.
Spliffs ducks under a wild hook from Lao.
Spliffs is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Lao misses.
Lao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spliffs is out of range and Lao settles back down.
Spliffs slips under a jab from Lao.
Spliffs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Lao misses.
Spliffs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lao misses the shot to the body.
Spliffs lands a big head kick that sends Lao tumbling to the mat! Spliffs takes a step backwards and waves Lao back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lao tries a head kick but it misses.
Spliffs doesn't manage to clinch there - Lao circles away.
Lao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Spliffs checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Lao.
Spliffs lands with a cross.
Spliffs swings for the body but Lao moves out of range.
Spliffs thows a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lao checks a leg kick.
Lao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spliffs manages to avoid it.
Spliffs scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spliffs moves out of range as Lao throws a body kick.
Spliffs misses with a wild body shot.
Lao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lao lands the left hand.
Lao lands with a nice body kick.
Spliffs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lao throws a body punch but Spliffs moves out of range.
Spliffs throws a body kick that misses.
Lao misses with a body shot.
Lao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spliffs throws a lazy right hand but Lao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spliffs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spliffs throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lao cracks Spliffs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spliffs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spliffs doesn't manage to clinch there - Lao circles away.
Lao throws a lazy body kick
and Spliffs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lao thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolen Spliffs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spliffs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spliffs takes a swing at Lao's ribcage but misses.
Lao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spliffs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Lao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Lao.
Lao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lao lands a front kick.
Spliffs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab by Spliffs.
Spliffs slips under a jab.
Spliffs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lao lands a slapping body shot.
Spliffs moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Lao.
Lao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lao misses with a looping right.
Spliffs tries to clinch up but Lao circles away and keeps his distance.
Lao connects with an inside leg kick.
Spliffs jabs at Lao's body.
Spliffs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lao scores with a punch to the head.
Spliffs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lao.
Spliffs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lao misses with a looping left.
Lao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spliffs thows a body kick. Lao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lao throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spliffs motions for Lao to come forward. Spliffs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lao misses with a low kick.
Lao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lao lands a body shot.
Rolen Spliffs is winning the standup battle so far.
Spliffs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spliffs 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.
No joy there for Spliffs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spliffs tries to close the distance and clinch but Lao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Spliffs.
A leg kick checked by Spliffs.
Spliffs scores with a decent looking hook.
Spliffs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spliffs throws a body punch but Lao moves out of range.
Lao checks a leg kick.
Lao throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lao 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.
Lao jabs Spliffs right on the nose. Spliffs blinks but takes it well.
Lao lands a leg kick that knocks Spliffs off balance momentarily.
Spliffs looks for the body kick but Lao saw that one coming.
Spliffs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lao can pounce on him.
Lao tests Spliffs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spliffs staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Lao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spliffs doesn't seem phased though.
Lao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spliffs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lao is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spliffs is out of range.
Spliffs clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs lands a right hand.
Spliffs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lao is trying to stall.
Spliffs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lao is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Spliffs fails to land.
Spliffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lao wants to break free but Spliffs has control.
Spliffs lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spliffs.
Lao tries to stall but Spliffs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spliffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lao scores with a shot to the side of Spliffs's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spliffs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spliffs misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lao.
Lao scores with a shot to the side of Spliffs's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rolen Spliffs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Spliffs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spliffs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Lao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lao looks to throw the jab but Spliffs is out of range.
Spliffs throws a hook but Lao blocks it.
Lao scores with a spinning back kick!
Lao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lao feints and then cracks Spliffs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spliffs down.
Lao defending well as Spliffs loads up on a big left hand.
Lao throws a body kick that misses
and Spliffs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spliffs lands a head kick. Lao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lao throws a head kick but Spliffs moves out of range.
Lao scores with a kick to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Lao blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Spliffs blocks the low kick.
A left lands for Spliffs.
Spliffs cracks Lao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Spliffs.
Spliffs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spliffs connects with a single shot there.
A left and a right from Spliffs both land. Nice combination.
Lao misses with a body kick.
Lao avoids the body shot from Spliffs.
Lao throws a hook but Spliffs blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliffs digs a good hook to Lao's body.
Spliffs thumps Lao with a low kick.
Spliffs avoids the body shot from Lao.
Lao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spliffs connects with a nice looking jab.
Lao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spliffs.
Kung Lao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs slips under a jab from Lao.
Lao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice cross by Lao.
Spliffs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lao.
A jab from Lao does it's job there.
Spliffs lands a big head kick that sends Lao tumbling to the mat! Spliffs takes a step backwards and waves Lao back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lao is rocked!
Spliffs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lao at a distance.
Lao is still on wobbly legs! Can Spliffs finish him?
Lao tries to get into range but Spliffs steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Lao! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Spliffs scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolen Spliffs!
In his post fight interview, Rolen Spliffs gave a big smile as he said 'Ay, hold up...hold up a sec, yo! I just wanna take a minute n' thank one of da greatest Middleweight fighters of all-time...mah boi, Tito Hopkins! He right in da front row...*points*...show some love e'ybody, dude's retirin' soon!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ochu comes to the cage accompanied by Clutch - The Incomparable Mr. Flannery. Malone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jimmy Hendrix - Vodoo Child. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maester Ochu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunner Malone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Ochu.
Malone lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Maester Ochu has been cut.
Malone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ochu.
Ochu misses the shot to the body.
Malone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ochu in his tracks.
Ochu connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been informed that Malone 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Malone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ochu avoids the body shot from Malone.
Malone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ochu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ochu checks a leg kick nicely.
Malone lands a jab to Ochu's midsection.
Ochu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ochu dodges the punch combination from Malone.
Ochu throws a chopping leg kick but Malone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ochu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ochu can pounce on him.
Ochu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malone blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ochu.
Ochu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ochu scores with a jab to the body.
Ochu looks to land a left hand but Malone moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone avoids the body shot from Ochu.
Malone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Malone misses with a hook
and Ochu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ochu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maester Ochu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone throws a leg kick
and Ochu counters with a nice uppercut.
Malone is rocked!
Ochu fakes the body blow, causing Malone to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Malone goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maester Ochu!
A very excited looking Maester Ochu 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mar Vell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pejovsky comes into the arena with Anvil of Crom blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mar Vell enters the cage!
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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
21 - 5 - 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
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mar Vell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vell misses with a takedown attempt - Pejovsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vell scores with a nice strike.
Vell lands a body shot.
Vell wants to land a leg kick but Pejovsky is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Vell blocks the low kick.
Vell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pejovsky can pounce on him.
Vell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pejovsky.
Jab, jab by Pejovsky - just one landing.
Vell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Vell
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Pejovsky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by Vell.
Vell throws a low kick but Pejovsky avoids it.
Jab by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws a body kick that misses.
Pejovsky tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky throws a front kick aimed at Vell's knee but Vell avoids it well.
Pejovsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vell feints and then cracks Pejovsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pejovsky down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws a low kick, looking for Vell's leg but Vell calmly moves out of range.
Pejovsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vell misses the target.
Neno Pejovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vell checks a leg kick.
Pejovsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vell has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pejovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Vell.
Vell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pejovsky will feel that in the morning.
Pejovsky is looking to score with low kicks.
Vell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pejovsky has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Consortium Private LA in the buildup to the fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vell!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Neno Pejovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pejovsky. Pejovsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vell counters with a takedown into side control.
Pejovsky is not content to let Vell control the position.
Pejovsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pejovsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Pejovsky defending against the ground and pound.
Pejovsky is trying to control Vell's posture but Vell avoids it.
Vell trying to control the action but Pejovsky is working from the bottom.
Pejovsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vell is looking to take a break and control but Pejovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pejovsky is avoiding damage well.
Pejovsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Pejovsky defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky is looking to regain half guard here but Vell keeps moving and retains side control.
Pejovsky wants to control but Vell postures up.
Vell tries to score with some ground and pound. Pejovsky controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vell is looking to take a break and control but Pejovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pejovsky managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vell.
Vell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pejovsky sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vell trying to control the position but Pejovsky is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pejovsky is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pejovsky manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pejovsky is staying active underneath Vell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mar Vell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vell blocks a jab.
Pejovsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pejovsky.
Neno Pejovsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Pejovsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pejovsky.
A lazy left from Vell finds it's target.
Pejovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vell moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Vell misses the target.
Vell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vell misses with a kick to the body.
Vell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pejovsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pejovsky. Pejovsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Pejovsky feints and then cracks Vell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vell down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vell misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pejovsky.
Vell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vell throws a hook to the side of Pejovsky's head but Pejovsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pejovsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vell.
Vell throws a leg kick but Pejovsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vell blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
Vell scores with a kick to the body.
Pejovsky checks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Pejovsky there.
Vell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pejovsky misses with a hook
and Vell counters with a right hand to the body.
Vell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pejovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vell.
Pejovsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vell throws a leg kick but Pejovsky moved away.
Vell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pejovsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vell.
Pejovsky blocks the body kick.
Vell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vell.
Pejovsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Vell.
Vell misses with a few strikes there.
Pejovsky scores with a hook.
Vell tries to land a front kick but Pejovsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pejovsky scores with a sloppy right hand. Vell should have avoided that one.
Vell blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky ducks right into an uppercut from Vell.
Pejovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vell throws out the jab.
Pejovsky throws out a leg kick but Vell moves out of range and Pejovsky only half commits.
Pejovsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vell.
Nice body punch from Vell.
Pejovsky looks to land a right hand but Vell moved out of range.
Pejovsky darts in looking for a takedown but Vell gets double underhooks and turns Pejovsky into the cage.
Vell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pejovsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Vell with that takedown attempt.
Pejovsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pejovsky moves out of range as Vell throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Vell tries to score with a low kick but Pejovsky moves his leg out of the way.
Vell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vell feints and then cracks Pejovsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pejovsky down.
Pejovsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky scores with a kick to the body.
Vell lands a leg kick that knocks Pejovsky off balance momentarily.
Pejovsky pushes Vell up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vell misses with some punches.
Pejovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pejovsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vell.
Pejovsky connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mar Vell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pejovsky tries to move into range but Vell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vell 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vell. Pejovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vell defending well as Pejovsky loads up on a big left hand.
Pejovsky looks to throw the jab but Vell is out of range.
Vell misses with a body kick.
Pejovsky misses with a body shot.
Pejovsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pejovsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vell misses with a looping left.
Pejovsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vell.
Vell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky staying out of range there.
Vell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky moves away from the strike by Vell.
Vell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pejovsky.
A low kick from Pejovsky is predictable there
and Vell counters with a left to the body.
Vell staying out of range there.
Vell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vell leaves Pejovsky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pejovsky thuds his right hand into Vell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vell feints and as Pejovsky raises his hands in defense, Vell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Neno Pejovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vell lands a couple of digs.
Pejovsky has Vell pulled in close to control his posture.
Vell trying to move into half guard but instead Pejovsky has managed to sweep!
Vell is controlling Pejovsky's posture.
Vell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vell is controlling Pejovsky's posture.
Vell looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mar Vell wasn't active enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vell. Pejovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vell moves away from the strike by Pejovsky.
A good leg kick by Pejovsky.
The fighters circling - Pejovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vell lands a nice shot that snaps Pejovsky's head back.
Vell moves out of range as Pejovsky throws a body kick.
Vell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vell lunges at Pejovsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pejovsky's hand.
Nice shot by Vell.
Vell just misses with a punch to the body.
Vell keeps the fight on the outside.
Vell blocks a low kick nicely.
Pejovsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vell looks to land a body kick but Pejovsky moved away.
Pejovsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pejovsky tries to land a leg kick but Vell saw it coming and moves away.
Vell 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.
A big right from Pejovsky misses.
Vell throws a body punch but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Vell avoids the body shot from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Pejovsky as he connects with a hook.
Pejovsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Pejovsky misses its intended target.
Pejovsky ducks under a wild hook from Vell.
Pejovsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pejovsky throws out the jab.
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 Neno Pejovsky.
I think Vell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mar Vell!
Our winner, Mar Vell, 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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