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RYZE 93: Iron vs Yossarian PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalton Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little has chosen Muse - Knights Of Cydonia as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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151 lbs
10 - 10 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Gotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dalton Little!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little tries to clinch up but Gotti circles away and keeps his distance.
Gotti throws a right and a left that Little avoids nicely.
Little scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gotti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Little falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gotti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Little misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gotti avoids the body shot from Little.
Gotti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gotti 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.
Dalton Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gotti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Little stuns Gotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Little.
Little avoids a kick to the body.
Gotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Little throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Little throws a good cross that connects.
Little throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Little misses with an uppercut.
Little takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gotti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Little slips the punch.
Gotti jabs at Little's body.
Gotti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gotti slips a jab and a cross from Little.
A combination from Little does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Little.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Little takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Little throws a hook to the side of Gotti's head but Gotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Gotti. Those never looked like landing.
Gotti slips under a jab.
Little looks to throw the jab but Gotti is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotti scores with a head kick.
Gotti lands with a good body shot.
Little throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gotti.
Little avoids the head kick by Gotti.
Gotti staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Little getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Little. Those never looked like landing.
Little throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gotti moves out of range of the body kick from Little.
Gotti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Little eats them both and turns towards Gotti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gotti staying out of range there.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Little has wrist control.
Gotti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gotti won't allow Little to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gotti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John Gotti has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Little keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Little there.
Little swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Little tries to clinch there but Gotti circles away.
Gotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Little lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Little dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gotti connects with an inside leg kick.
Gotti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Little lands.
Gotti connects with a leg kick. Little looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Little works Gotti's body with a nice hook.
Gotti takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
Little wants to clinch up but Gotti keeps it at a distance.
Gotti avoids the head kick by Little.
Gotti takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
Gotti blocks a jab.
Gotti blocks a head kick by Little.
Gotti is looking to wear down Little with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Little moves in looking to clinch but Gotti pushes him off.
Gotti ducks under a wild hook from Little.
Gotti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti takes one on the button.
Little avoids a punch combination nicely.
Little slips under a jab.
Little leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Little throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gotti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Littles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Little throws a sloppy head kick and Gotti moves out of range easily.
Little slips under a jab.
Little throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gotti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gotti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Little avoids the body shot from Gotti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little throws out a loose jab but Gotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little scores with a shot to the body.
Little doesn't manage to clinch there - Gotti circles away.
Dalton Little is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Little listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Little slips the punch.
Little misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Little pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Little throws an off balance right hand
and Gotti counters with a right hand to the body.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Little forces Gotti back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Little tries to break the clinch but Gotti is controlling the position.
Gotti is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Little.
Little tries to circle away but Gotti has him pinned against the cage.
Little blocks a body shot from Gotti.
Gotti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Little fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gotti has Little pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gotti pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Little tumbling to the mat - Gotti dives into Little's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti prevents Little from getting back to his feet.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Little is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti won't allow Little to get back to his feet.
Gotti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because John Gotti wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.
Gotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton Little is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Little.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little.
Dalton Little seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gotti staying out of range there.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 John Gotti 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. This is the final round!
Gotti lands a body shot.
Gotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Little throws out a loose jab but Gotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
Gotti cracks Little with a right hand to the side of the head.
Little misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gotti.
Little ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotti moves away.
Gotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Little moved out of range nicely.
Little throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotti 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.
Gotti punishes Little's body with a nice straight punch.
Gotti thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti avoids a kick to the body.
Little misses with a few strikes there.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Gotti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gotti throws a right and a left that both miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gotti checks a leg kick.
Gotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Little throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Little throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Little misses
and Gotti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Little's knee momentarily.
Little moves out of range as Gotti strikes.
Little throws a shot from downtown. Gotti moves away and avoids it.
Gotti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Little lands the left hand.
Gotti misses with a low kick.
Gotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Little stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Little does it's job there.
Gotti ducks under a wild hook from Little.
Little misses with a body shot.
Little connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Little was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Gotti throws a low kick but Little moves out of range easily.
Gotti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Little misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Little throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Little was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Little pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Little scores with a hook to the body. Gotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gotti clobbers Little with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gotti misses with a body shot.
Little bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Little fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little clinches with his opponent.
Little misses with an elbow over the top.
Gotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gotti blocks the body kick.
Gotti blocks a head kick by Little.
Gotti avoids the body shot from Little.
An inside leg kick from Little misses.
Gotti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Little throws a lazy body kick
and Gotti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Little throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dalton Little.
I think Little 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton Little!
An out of breath Dalton Little thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyros Sisyphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balan Syed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syed has chosen Undead as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyros Sisyphus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Balan Syed!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syed tries a head kick but it misses.
Syed has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sisyphus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Syed misses with a few strikes there.
Syed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sisyphus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Syed has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sisyphus.
Sisyphus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syed.
We've been hearing reports that Sisyphus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Syed leaves Sisyphus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Syed is looking to land body kicks.
Sisyphus drives through with a takedown into Syed's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sisyphus wants to control from the top but Syed keeps moving.
Sisyphus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisyphus trying to move into half guard but instead Syed has managed to sweep!
Sisyphus trying to control the position.
Syed trying to control but Sisyphus is working from the bottom.
Syed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Syed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sisyphus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sisyphus has escaped and now he's on top!
Sisyphus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sisyphus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sisyphus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Syed dives on top into guard.
Syed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sisyphus's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisyphus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Syed is one step ahead there.
Syed wants to stand but Sisyphus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sisyphus is working an open guard so Syed takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sisyphus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Syed throws a head kick but Sisyphus moves out of range.
Sisyphus avoids a kick to the body.
Sisyphus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Syed but Syed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyros Sisyphus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sisyphus shoots in for a takedown but Syed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Syed.
Syed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sisyphus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Syed lands a nice looking body kick.
Syed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Syed throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sisyphus counter with a right hand.
A combination from Syed does no damage.
Syed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sisyphus shoots in for a takedown but Syed shows good takedown defense.
Sisyphus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sisyphus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Syed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisyphus fails to land the takedown.
Syed shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syed wants to stand but Sisyphus has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sisyphus wants to improve his position but Syed is controlling well.
Syed wants to control but Sisyphus is keeping him busy.
Sisyphus is looking to control Syed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sisyphus avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sisyphus is controlling Syed's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Syed stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balan Syed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick from Syed lands but Sisyphus takes it in his stride.
Sisyphus looking to score a takedown here. Syed is defending well but Sisyphus drives through and ends up in Syed's guard.
Sisyphus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Syed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Syed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Syed!
Sisyphus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syed decides to stand back up. Syed steps back and let's Sisyphus get back to his feet.
Syed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sisyphus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Syed!
Sisyphus fails to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisyphus tries to control but Syed wriggling away.
Sisyphus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sisyphus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Syed has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Syed!
Sisyphus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Syed stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Syed scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sisyphus shoots in looking for a takedown but Syed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sisyphus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sisyphus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Syed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Syed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Syed.
Sisyphus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Syed swivels and escapes.
Sisyphus takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Syed. Those never looked like landing.
Syed lands a nice looking body kick.
Syed throws a front kick that sends Sisyphus stumbling back into the cage.
Sisyphus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Syed jabs at Sisyphus's body.
Syed throws a hook to the side of Sisyphus's head but Sisyphus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sisyphus takes one to the side of the head.
Sisyphus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Syed but Syed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyros Sisyphus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syed looks to throw the jab but Sisyphus is out of range.
Sisyphus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sisyphus goes for a double leg but Syed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Syed continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sisyphus's defenses.
Sisyphus tries to pull guard but Syed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sisyphus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Syed can't fight it off and eventually Sisyphus manages to take the fight to the floor. Syed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sisyphus throws an elbow that misses. Syed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sisyphus's guard. Nice move by Syed!
Sisyphus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Syed wanted to stand there but Sisyphus had control of the position.
Syed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Syed wants to get up but he can't break Sisyphus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Syed stands up and waves to Sisyphus to follow him.
Sisyphus tries to clinch but Syed is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balan Syed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Syed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sisyphus moves away.
Sisyphus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Balan Syed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Syed trying to control the position.
Sisyphus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Syed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Syed has control of Sisyphus's left arm, preventing Sisyphus from doing any damage.
Sisyphus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sisyphus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sisyphus is looking to take a break and control but Syed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisyphus throws a strike but Syed avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sisyphus trying to control but Syed is working from the bottom.
Syed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sisyphus looking to pass the guard.
Sisyphus is working hard here to advance position.
Syed looking for a sweep. Not yet Syed, not yet.
Sisyphus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Syed manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sisyphus has Syed in his guard.
Syed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Syed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Syed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Syed wants it to stay on the feet.
Syed throws a body punch but Sisyphus moves out of range.
Syed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sisyphus closes the distance and clinches up with Syed, looking for a takedown. Sisyphus pushes Syed against the cage but Syed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sisyphus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Syed's half guard.
Sisyphus is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Syed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sisyphus trying to control but Syed is working from the bottom.
Syed has control of Sisyphus's left arm, preventing Sisyphus from doing any damage.
Balan Syed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisyphus wants to pass the guard but Syed is keeping the position.
Syed working a defensive guard here.
Sisyphus trying to control but Syed is working from the bottom.
Kyros Sisyphus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sisyphus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sisyphus taking a breather here.
Syed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sisyphus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balan Syed.
I've got Syed 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balan Syed!
Balan Syed bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inspectah Deck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Petter - Det går bra nu. Deck has chosen Wu Tang Clan - Bring Da Ruckus as his entrance music. Inspectah Deck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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212 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Inspectah Deck!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Axelsson misses.
Axelsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Axelsson misses with a straight right.
A jab from Axelsson does it's job there.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Axelsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Axelsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelsson tries to keep at a distance but Deck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deck working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Deck lands with a short shot to the head.
Axelsson can't find room to land a body shot as Deck controls the action.
Deck leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson manages to pull guard.
Axelsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deck stopping the sweep attempt from Axelsson.
Deck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson is trying to control the position but Deck postures up.
Deck works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deck wants to control but Axelsson is keeping him busy.
Axelsson is in trouble now - Deck has advanced to mount!
Axelsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Axelsson wants to improve his position but Deck is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson is trying to maintain the position but Deck is very close to passing his half guard.
Deck trying to control from half guard but Axelsson is working away.
Deck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Axelsson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deck working over Axelsson with some ground and pound. Axelsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deck in particular looking to stall.
Axelsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deck.
Deck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Axelsson keeps working.
Deck is just content to waste time from the top position. Axelsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deck passes into half guard.
Axelsson is looking to control Deck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Axelsson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Axelsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson actively working from the bottom here.
Deck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Axelsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deck is stalling here. Axelsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Deck seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Axelsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Axelsson trying to control the position but Deck is working away.
Axelsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Deck can't do much from the bottom here.
Axelsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Deck has escaped the position, nice work there.
Deck regains half guard, as Axelsson was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson wants to take a breather but Deck is having none of it.
Axelsson is pressing down on Deck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deck is holding on for now.
Axelsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deck defending well though.
Deck gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Inspectah Deck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Deck is just out of range.
Deck has closed the distance and engaged Axelsson in a clinch.
Deck wants to stall.
Axelsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsson.
Deck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Deck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axelsson breaks the clinch.
Axelsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deck staying out of range there.
Axelsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Axelsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deck is looking to chop away at Axelsson's legs.
Johan Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Axelsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Axelsson misses with the combination.
A big left from Axelsson misses.
Deck takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Axelsson lands a nice shot that snaps Deck's head back.
Axelsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Deck struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Axelsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Axelsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson swings around for an armbar but Deck sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Axelsson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson has control of Deck's left arm, preventing Deck from doing any damage.
Deck trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Deck is stalling in the full guard.
Johan Axelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Deck from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Inspectah Deck was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Axelsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axelsson cracks Deck with a good jab.
Deck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Axelsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Deck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Axelsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick from Deck misses.
That kick from Deck tenderised Axelsson's leg. Axelsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deck feints and then cracks Axelsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Axelsson down.
Deck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Deck misses.
Axelsson misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Deck misses.
A clash of legs there as Deck blocks the low kick.
Axelsson takes a swing at Deck's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deck finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johan Axelsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Axelsson lands a body shot.
Deck throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deck misses with an uppercut. Axelsson saw that one coming.
Deck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Deck is just out of range.
Axelsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Axelsson throws a lazy right hand but Deck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axelsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Axelsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deck moves into the clinch.
Deck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Inspectah Deck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Deck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Axelsson misses.
Deck cracks Axelsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johan Axelsson's cut is getting worse.
Deck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsson.
Axelsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deck throws the left hand but Axelsson avoids the punch easily.
Deck throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsson.
Deck drops his hands momentarily and Axelsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deck walks into a left hand.
Axelsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Deck manages to get to full guard.
Deck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Axelsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Axelsson trying to control but Deck is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson forces his way into half guard.
Johan Axelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Axelsson moves into full mount! Deck won't be happy about that!
Deck is squirming around, avoiding Axelsson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Axelsson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Deck has worked his arm free - good work by Deck!
Deck defending against the ground and pound.
Axelsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Axelsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Deck has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Axelsson off and has taken his back!
Axelsson trying to control but not successfully.
Deck struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Axelsson right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deck controlling the position well here. Axelsson rolled but Deck kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Deck tries to keep control of the position but Axelsson is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Inspectah Deck.
I've got Deck 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inspectah Deck!
Inspectah Deck was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragan Law had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dragan Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Van Pol!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law checks a leg kick nicely.
Law has closed the distance and engaged Pol in a clinch.
Pol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pol working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Law has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Law misses with some punches.
Law misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Law wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
Law has Pol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
Law letting Pol take a breather here.
Pol tries to throw a body punch but Law avoids it by throwing Pol back against the cage.
Pol scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
Pol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pol slows down the pace here.
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!
Law is trying to drag Pol to the mat but Pol just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Law.
Pol lands with a light punch inside.
Law working aggressively here.
Pol lands with a light punch inside.
Law goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pol prevents it.
Pol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laws head.
Pol lands with a light punch inside.
Law is rocked!
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pol swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pol throws a head punch that misses.
Pol has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
Law drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pol gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pol misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
Pol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Law is working for takedown but Pol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pol has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
Pol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pol throws a punch but it's blocked by Law.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Law.
Law blocking some punches.
Law blocking some punches.
Pol throws a head punch that misses.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
Pol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law blocks an uppercut.
Pol swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
Pol misses with the head strike.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pol misses with some punches.
Pol effectively controlling the action here.
Law blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
Pol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Pol fails to land.
Law seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pol.
A right hand to the body from Pol.
Pol scores with a shot to the side of Law's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Law.
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pol scores with a shoulder strike.
Pol misses with a body punch.
Pol misses with some punches.
Law decides to pull guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Law swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pol being controlled here momentarily.
Pol stopping the sweep attempt from Law.
Pol trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pol tries to hold on but Law pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law cracks Pol with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Law has control of Pol's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pol regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Law landing strikes from the mount.
Law is landing with some decent strikes but Pol is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pol is surviving well by controlling Law's body position as best he can.
Law swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pol is now in Law's guard. A big mistake from Law there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Law is on top in guard.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Pol dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Law checks a low kick from Pol.
Law moves out of range of the leg kick from Pol.
Law fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pol avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Pol as Law shoots in.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pol!
Pol lands with a good body shot.
Pol tried to score with a low kick but Law checks it.
Law shoots in for a double leg but Pol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pol throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pol works the jab nicely.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pol lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pol feints and then cracks Law's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Law down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pol has closed the distance and engaged Law in a clinch.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Pol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pol lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Law drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pol gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Law gets control of Pol's arms and successfully pulls guard. Law will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pol wants to pass the guard but Law is keeping the position.
Law keeping moving, preventing Pol from controlling successfully.
Pol stands up over Law, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pol wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pol trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Pol has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown. Pol tries to sprawl out of it but Law keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Law scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pol lands a really nice looking cross but Law seems unphased.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pol tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pol to the ground. Pol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pol! Law is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Pol!
Dragan Law was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back stronger than ever, I feel sorry for the next guy i'm fighting as he'll see HELL!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kuoppala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuoppala's entrance music is Children of Bodom - Warheart. A fine choice. 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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25
183 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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26
175 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Kuoppala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Kuoppala
and Tuilagi counters by moving into the clinch.
Tuilagi tries to stall but Kuoppala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kuoppala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuoppala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuoppala wants to break free but Tuilagi has control.
Tuilagi stalling against the cage.
Kuoppala is pushing Tuilagi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuoppala gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuoppala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuoppala takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tuilagi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuoppala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tuilagi manages to break the clinch.
Tuilagi misses with a takedown attempt - Kuoppala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuoppala cracks Tuilagi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tuilagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuoppala misses with a low kick.
Tuilagi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexander Kuoppala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuoppala throws a leg kick but Tuilagi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuoppala throws a low kick but Tuilagi avoids it.
Tuilagi throws a low kick but Kuoppala moves out of range easily.
Tuilagi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuoppala to the ground. Tuilagi is now in Kuoppala's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuilagi looking to sit in guard and control but Kuoppala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tuilagi pulls Kuoppala in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuilagi wants to sweep here but Kuoppala controlling him for the moment.
Kuoppala stays in close to Tuilagi's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi wants to control but Kuoppala passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tuilagi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tuilagi controls Kuoppala momentarily but Kuoppala frees himself.
Tuilagi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Tuilagi is trying to maintain the position but Kuoppala is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuoppala moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Tuilagi.
Kuoppala is looking to take a break and control but Tuilagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuilagi is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuoppala controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Tuilagi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tuilagi throws a leg kick but Kuoppala checks it.
Tuilagi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tuilagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuoppala.
Tuilagi looks to throw a body kick
and Kuoppala counters with an outside leg kick.
Tuilagi tries to land a front kick but Kuoppala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tuilagi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tuilagi misses with a hook.
Kuoppala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tuilagi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tuilagi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuilagi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuoppala connects with a crisp jab.
Tuilagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuoppala.
Tuilagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tuilagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuoppala's sensitive parts.
Tuilagi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuoppala misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander Kuoppala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuoppala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tuilagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kuoppala misses.
Kuoppala misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Kuoppala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tuilagi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuoppala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tuilagi throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Kuoppala misses
and Tuilagi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuilagi is just content to waste time from the top position. Kuoppala takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tuilagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuoppala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Kuoppala keeps moving.
Tuilagi stopping the sweep attempt from Kuoppala.
Tuilagi stays in close to Kuoppala's body and controls the position.
Tuilagi throws an elbow that misses. Kuoppala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tuilagi's guard. Nice move by Kuoppala!
Manu Tuilagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuilagi is trying to keep Kuoppala in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We've been hearing that Kuoppala has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tuilagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuoppala is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Manu Tuilagi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kuoppala misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manu Tuilagi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuoppala misses with a hook. Tuilagi ducked under it nicely.
Tuilagi throws a jab when Kuoppala was well out of range.
Kuoppala slaps away a takedown attempt from Tuilagi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi avoids the body shot from Kuoppala.
Kuoppala swings for the body but Tuilagi moves out of range.
Tuilagi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tuilagi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tuilagi misses with a hook to the body
and Kuoppala counters with a good, hard body kick but Tuilagi shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuoppala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuilagi blocks the body kick.
Tuilagi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuoppala lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuilagi slips a jab and a cross from Kuoppala.
A big left from Kuoppala misses.
Kuoppala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuoppala throws a body punch but Tuilagi moves out of range.
Kuoppala checks a low kick from Tuilagi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tuilagi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi misses with a shot to the body
and Tuilagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuoppala. That's going to slow Tuilagi down.
Kuoppala gets caught napping as Tuilagi dives in and scores a takedown. Kuoppala manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuilagi won't allow Kuoppala to sweep him here.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Kuoppala keeps moving.
Kuoppala wants to sweep here but Tuilagi controlling him for the moment.
Tuilagi postures up in Kuoppala's guard and throws a big left but Kuoppala blocks it.
Kuoppala is pulling down on Tuilagi's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alexander Kuoppala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuilagi postures up in Kuoppala's guard and throws a big left but Kuoppala blocks it.
Tuilagi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tuilagi won't allow Kuoppala to sweep him here.
Kuoppala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuilagi is one step ahead there.
Tuilagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kuoppala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Manu Tuilagi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tuilagi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuoppala defends well and Tuilagi ends up having to push Kuoppala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alexander Kuoppala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Tuilagi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuoppala avoiding damage as Tuilagi throws knees to the body.
Tuilagi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuoppala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuoppala misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Alexander Kuoppala.
I think Tuilagi 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Tuilagi!
Manu Tuilagi made sure to mention his sponsor, Jazzify in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ali Bomaye by The Game. Hammerfist is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2 legit 2 quit - MC Hammer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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209 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Karl Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MC Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerfist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karl Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hammerfist momentarily.
Hammerfist throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Hammerfist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammerfist throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Hammerfist.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammerfist controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Hammerfist.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammerfist's elbow.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammerfist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hammerfist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammerfist's elbow.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist misses with a body punch.
Hammerfist blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Hammerfist pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Hammerfist misses with a body punch.
Hammerfist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammerfist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammerfist.
Hammerfist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammerfist's elbow.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Hammerfist misses with the head strike.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Hammerfist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammerfist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson tries a body shot but Hammerfist blocks it.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Hammerfist controls the action.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working Hammerfist over against the cage.
Hammerfist lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammerfist controls his hands.
Hammerfist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammerfist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson pushes Hammerfist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hammerfist fails to land.
A body shot lands from Hammerfist.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hammerfist drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hammerfist wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Hammerfist ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Hammerfist.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Hammerfist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hammerfist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerfist is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Hammerfist's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hammerfist lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Hammerfist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hammerfist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hammerfist's guard.
Hammerfist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammerfist's head.
Hammerfist trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Hammerfist keeps moving.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammerfist has wrist control.
Hammerfist looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Hammerfist is keeping the position.
Hammerfist looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammerfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson trying to control but Hammerfist is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammerfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Hammerfist blocks nicely.
Hammerfist has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammerfist has wrist control.
Hammerfist has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Hammerfist keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson passes Hammerfist's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Karl Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist is in trouble now - Anderson has advanced to mount!
Anderson breaks from Hammerfist's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Anderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hammerfist hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist manages to control the position for a moment.
Anderson unloading with bombs!
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Hammerfist tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist holds on for dear life, controlling Anderson's posture momentarily.
Anderson with shots to the head and body - Hammerfist looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Anderson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anderson controls the position from side control.
Anderson working away.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hammerfist down.
Hammerfist regains half guard.
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammerfist sees it coming and defends easily.
Hammerfist trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson prevents Hammerfist from standing back up.
Anderson trying to control the action but Hammerfist is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Hammerfist looking for submissions off his back.
Hammerfist is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Hammerfist trying to control from the bottom.
Hammerfist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson throwing shots but Hammerfist is blocking nicely.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Hammerfist dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Hammerfist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anderson lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hammerfist is rocked!
Hammerfist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hammerfist is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
MC Hammerfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson 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.
Hammerfist seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson unloading with bombs!
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammerfist can do to turn this around?
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Anderson! Hammerfist is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Karl Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Karl Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gauss Elimination (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen Intimidation mixtape as his entrance music. Gauss Elimination is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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25
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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26
183 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gauss Elimination!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elimination throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Hunter finds it's way through Elimination's defenses.
Hunter moves out of range as Elimination throws a body kick.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body. Elimination takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter scores with a punch to the head.
Elimination pushes Hunter away with a front kick.
Elimination connects with a jab.
Elimination pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunter misses the jab.
Elimination shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elimination's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunter throws a wild body kick that Elimination sees coming a mile off.
Hunter misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elimination takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Herb Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter is looking to chop away at Elimination's legs.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elimination keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elimination sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elimination fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunter on the side of the head.
Elimination misses with a hook
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elimination closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunter to the mat! Hunter manages to get full guard.
Elimination in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elimination.
Elimination trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing that Elimination has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Elimination is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunter has wrist control.
Elimination tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elimination throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Elimination connects with a couple of short punches.
Elimination passes Hunter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Elimination missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Elimination not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunter tries to roll over but Elimination keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elimination thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Elimination missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elimination.
Elimination not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elimination.
Hunter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunter taking some punishment here, with Elimination in his half guard.
Elimination not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunter wants to control but Elimination is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elimination thows a huge punch but Hunter dodges it nicely.
Elimination tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elimination is nestled in close to Hunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hunter wants to control but Elimination is keeping busy.
Elimination passes to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elimination lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gauss Elimination 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.
Hunter blocks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Hunter.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elimination circles away from the clinch attempt
and Elimination counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gauss Elimination overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elimination with the ground and pound but Hunter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Elimination is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunter has wrist control.
Elimination is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunter has wrist control.
Elimination trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Elimination makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elimination throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elimination missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elimination is in close to Hunter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Elimination 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.
Elimination throws a big elbow that misses.
Elimination wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Elimination works over Hunter with some ground and pound from guard.
Elimination postures up in Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Hunter blocks it.
Elimination cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elimination is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunter has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Elimination's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hunter has Elimination pulled in close to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elimination missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elimination with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Elimination tries to pass.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Elimination slips an elbow through the middle.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elimination throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Elimination trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elimination in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elimination pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Hunter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elimination.
Hunter has control of Elimination's left arm, preventing Elimination from doing any damage.
Elimination is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunter has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elimination throws an elbow that misses. Hunter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Elimination's guard. Nice move by Hunter!
Elimination is controlling Hunter's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Herb Hunter.
Hunter moves into range and clinches up with Elimination.
Elimination blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Elimination is trying to pull guard but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Elimination works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elimination postures up and lands a big shot to Hunter's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gauss Elimination dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice defenses there by Elimination.
Elimination takes one to the side of the head.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Elimination lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elimination shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense.
Elimination tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunter swivels and escapes.
Good work by Hunter as he checks the leg kick.
Hunter slips under a jab from Elimination.
That kick from Elimination tenderised Hunter's leg. Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elimination 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.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Elimination.
Hunter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Elimination counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hunter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elimination throwing shots but Hunter is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elimination thows a huge punch but Hunter dodges it nicely.
Elimination not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Elimination throws a strike but Hunter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Elimination throws an elbow that misses. Hunter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Elimination's guard. Nice move by Hunter!
Elimination wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Elimination is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Elimination is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elimination tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herb Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Herb Hunter.
Elimination avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunter throws a head kick but Elimination moves out of range.
Hunter blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Elimination is looking to score with low kicks.
Hunter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elimination. Elimination obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Elimination circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Elimination sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elimination checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Elimination.
Hunter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Elimination moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Elimination shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunter defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauss Elimination. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elimination lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Elimination counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hunter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elimination creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hunter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elimination cracks Hunter with a big right hand but Hunter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elimination throws a strike aimed at the side of Hunter's head but Hunter avoids it well.
Elimination throws a strike aimed at the side of Hunter's head but Hunter avoids it well.
Elimination scoring with punches and elbows.
Elimination fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Elimination lands a few punches from side control.
Elimination misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elimination working the body and head with strikes.
An elbow from Elimination crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gauss Elimination showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elimination, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauss Elimination!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Borin Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jango Fett (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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162 lbs
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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
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borin Chim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jango Fett!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chim misses with a hook
and Fett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fett.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chim keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
Fett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chim seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fett preventing the sweep.
Chim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fett controls the pace.
Chim looking for a sweep. Not yet Chim, not yet.
Fett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chim is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett trying to control but Chim is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jango Fett wasn't active enough on the ground.
Chim shoots in looking for a takedown. Fett tries to sprawl out of it but Chim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chim's guard.
Fett passes into half guard.
Chim is looking to improve his position.
Fett works his way into side control.
Fett lands a nice forearm strike.
Chim managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chim tries to improve position but can't.
Fett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fett content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chim tries to control but Fett manages to take his back.
Chim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fett punches the canvas rather than the man.
Fett throws strikes from the back but Chim rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Chim.
Fett looking to pass the guard.
Fett looking to sit in guard and control but Chim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim throws a big right hand that misses.
Fett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chim's guard.
Chim keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
Fett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fett trying to control but Chim is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fett stopping the sweep attempt from Chim.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fett's guard.
Chim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fett wants to sweep here but Chim controlling him for the moment.
Fett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chim controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chim is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jango Fett 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.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Chim.
A jab from Fett finds it's way through Chim's defenses.
Good shot there by Fett.
Fett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fett slaps away a takedown attempt from Chim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chim throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Chim shoots in but no luck this time.
Fett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fett 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.
Chim misses with a low kick.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chim.
Fett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett throws a looping overhand right but Chim ducks down to avoid it.
Chim misses with a looping left.
Fett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chim. That did some damage!
Chim thumps Fett with a low kick.
Fett looks to throw the jab but Chim is out of range.
A slow jab from Chim misses its intended target.
Chim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chim 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.
Fett scores with a leg kick.
Chim blocks a jab.
Chim throws a jab but it's blocked by Fett.
Chim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fett slips a jab from Chim.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett checks a low kick from Chim.
Chim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chim scrambles back to his feet.
Chim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Chim.
A punch lands to the side of Fett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chim scoring well with a low kick there.
Chim slips under a jab.
Chim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fett moves away from the strike by Chim.
Chim throws a leg kick but Fett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chim looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chim.
Chim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fett.
Borin Chim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chim pinned against the cage. Chim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chim throws a hook but Fett avoids it easily.
Chim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jango Fett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chim missing with a left hand there. Fett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fett tried to score with a low kick but Chim checks it.
A slow jab from Chim misses its intended target.
Chim throws a leg kick but Fett moved away.
Chim scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chim wants to slow Fett down by chopping away at his legs.
Chim fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borin Chim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fett slips a jab from Chim.
Chim lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fett cracks a nice hook into Chim's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett throws a wild body kick that Chim sees coming a mile off.
Chim swings widly with a right hand
and Fett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fett is working for a kimura but Chim is defending it quite comfortably.
Jango Fett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fett moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jango Fett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Fett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chim moves away.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chim.
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chim.
Chim tries to score with a low kick but Fett moves his leg out of the way.
Chim is looking to land body kicks.
Chim throws a hook but Fett avoids it easily.
Chim misses with a low kick.
Chim darts in looking for a takedown but Fett gets double underhooks and turns Chim into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Chim.
Chim has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fett.
A short left from Fett.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Chim.
Chim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Chim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chim decides to pull guard.
Chim wants to improve his position but instead Fett has moved into half guard.
Fett slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett is working for a submission of some sort.
Chim tries to get to full guard but Fett has control of the leg.
Borin Chim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fett is working for a submission of some sort.
Chim is refusing to be controlled, as Fett sits in half guard.
Chim is trying to maintain the position but Fett is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett wants to free his trapped foot but Chim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fett trying to pass the guard but Chim defending well.
Chim trying to control but Fett postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chim wants to sweep but Fett has passed to side control!
Fett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chim is looking to regain half guard here but Fett keeps moving and retains side control.
Fett working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett taking a breather here.
Fett grinds an elbow into Chim's temple.
Fett controls the position.
Chim misses with a strike from the bottom.
Fett lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chim is not content to let Fett control the position.
Fett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fett lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jango Fett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fett 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jango Fett!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jango Fett made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ray Finkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Finkle is predictable there
and Kyoraku counters with a good low kick that Finkle was not able to check.
Kyoraku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finkle was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyoraku.
Finkle misses with an uppercut
and Kyoraku counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kyoraku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Finkle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kyoraku scoring well with a low kick there.
Kyoraku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kyoraku.
Finkle misses with a body shot.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses.
Finkle thuds a left hand into Kyoraku's body.
Kyoraku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finkle cracks a nice hook into Kyoraku's ribs.
Finkle lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkle throws a big shot that misses.
Finkle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kyoraku throws the kick towards the body but Finkle avoids it.
Kyoraku tries to land a leg kick but Finkle saw it coming and moves away.
Kyoraku scores with the left hand. Finkle knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Kyoraku misses
and Kyoraku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kyoraku scores with a leg kick.
Kyoraku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finkle was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku scores with a decent looking hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku scores with the left hand. Finkle knows he should have avoided that one.
Finkle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kyoraku can pounce on him.
Finkle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Finkle.
Kyoraku tries to move into range but Finkle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finkle staying out of range there.
Kyoraku misses with a combination
letting Finkle counter with a right hand.
Kyoraku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finkle. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finkle staying out of range there.
Finkle misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kyoraku finds it's target.
Kyoraku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kyoraku checks a leg kick nicely.
Kyoraku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kyoraku blocks a head kick by Finkle.
Finkle throws out a loose jab but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyoraku lands with a straight right. Finkle didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Kyoraku.
Finkle lands with a shot to the body.
Finkle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyoraku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkle misses the target.
Kyoraku digs a good hook to Finkle's body.
Kyoraku lands an overhand right.
Finkle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finkle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finkle ducks right into an uppercut from Kyoraku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle cracks the inside of Kyoraku's front leg.
Finkle throws a sloppy head kick and Kyoraku moves out of range easily.
Finkle checks a leg kick.
Finkle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kyoraku.
Finkle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finkle misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Finkle.
Finkle throws a looping overhand right but Kyoraku ducks down to avoid it.
Kyoraku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Finkle misses its intended target.
Kyoraku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku thows a leg kick but Finkle checks it
and Finkle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finkle tries to land a front kick but Kyoraku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Finkle avoids a kick to the body.
Kyoraku is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finkle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kyoraku tries to land a front kick but Finkle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Finkle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kyoraku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kyoraku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finkle throws a hook but Kyoraku blocks it.
Kyoraku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Finkle.
Kyoraku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kyoraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkle is just out of range.
Kyoraku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick but Finkle checks it.
Finkle tries to clinch but Kyoraku moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkle misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyoraku thows a body shot but no joy.
Finkle checks a leg kick nicely.
Finkle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kyoraku. Kyoraku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kyoraku lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku dominated that 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.
Kyoraku avoids a kick to the body.
Finkle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyoraku moves out of range of the body kick.
Finkle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finkle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kyoraku connects with a looping right hand.
Kyoraku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finkle's calf.
Kyoraku throws a series of punches but Finkle avoids them all with ease.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kyoraku thuds his right hand into Finkle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finkle misses with a hook. Kyoraku ducked under it nicely.
Finkle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kyoraku on the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Kyoraku.
Finkle throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyoraku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finkle tries to clinch there but Kyoraku circles away.
Kyoraku lands a leg kick that knocks Finkle off balance momentarily.
Kyoraku throws the left hand but Finkle avoids the punch easily.
Kyoraku throws a chopping leg kick but Finkle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by Kyoraku. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finkle avoids the body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands a jab to Finkle's midsection.
Finkle jabs Kyoraku right on the nose. Kyoraku blinks but takes it well.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kyoraku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kyoraku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finkle misses with a looping right.
A jab from Finkle misses.
Finkle tries a low kick but Kyoraku avoids it.
Finkle misses with a double jab
and Kyoraku counters with a nice uppercut.
Kyoraku throws an overhand right that lands on Finkle's shoulder, as Finkle tries to avoid the shot.
Finkle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kyoraku 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.
Kyoraku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Finkle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws out a leg kick but Finkle moves out of range and Kyoraku only half commits.
Finkle throws a series of punches but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Kyoraku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kyoraku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kyoraku lands a nice hook to Finkle's body. Finkle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kyoraku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finkle.
Kyoraku looks to land a combination but Finkle avoids it well.
Kyoraku's corner calls for a 1-2. Kyoraku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finkle misses with a wild body shot.
Finkle scores with a nice head shot.
Finkle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyoraku.
Finkle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kyoraku.
Finkle jabs Kyoraku right on the nose. Kyoraku blinks but takes it well.
Finkle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Kyoraku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyoraku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kyoraku connects with a body shot that sends Finkle's belly button to the back.
Kyoraku slips under a jab from Finkle.
Kyoraku scores with a nice head shot.
Kyoraku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kyoraku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finkle.
Kyoraku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finkle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finkle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyoraku.
Finkle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyoraku.
Finkle throws the kick towards the body but Kyoraku avoids it.
Kyoraku throws a wild body kick that Finkle sees coming a mile off.
Finkle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finkle throws a front kick aimed at Kyoraku's knee but Kyoraku avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Finkle.
Finkle throws a wild body kick that Kyoraku sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kyoraku looks to land a body kick but Finkle moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finkle checks a leg kick.
Kyoraku misses with a low kick.
Kyoraku tries a low kick but Finkle avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Finkle.
Kyoraku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finkle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finkle lands a leg kick that knocks Kyoraku off balance momentarily.
Finkle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kyoraku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kyoraku throws a solid leg kick but Finkle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kyoraku.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyoraku lands a jab to Finkle's midsection.
Finkle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kyoraku's head backwards.
Finkle cracks Kyoraku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finkle avoids the body shot from Kyoraku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kyoraku checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finkle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kyoraku.
Finkle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finkle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that Finkle semi-blocks.
A telegraphed right hand from Kyoraku misses the target.
Finkle throws a wild body kick that Kyoraku sees coming a mile off.
Finkle throws a lazy right hand but Kyoraku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finkle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kyoraku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyoraku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Finkle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finkle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kyoraku misses with a double jab.
Kyoraku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finkle finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyoraku's head.
Kyoraku is looking to slow Finkle down with leg kicks.
Finkle misses with a right hand
and Kyoraku counters with a nice leg kick.
Finkle throws a sloppy head kick and Kyoraku moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kyoraku lands a high kick!
Kyoraku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finkle to score with a decent uppercut.
Kyoraku lands a jab to the head.
Finkle throws a body punch but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Kyoraku moves away from the strike by Finkle.
Kyoraku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finkle throws a hook but Kyoraku blocks it.
Finkle moves out of range of the body kick.
Finkle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyoraku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kyoraku connects with a body shot that sends Finkle's belly button to the back.
Finkle throws a sloppy head kick and Kyoraku moves out of range easily.
Kyoraku throws a jab when Finkle was well out of range.
Kyoraku lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Finkle backs up against the cage.
Finkle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyoraku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyoraku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Finkle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kyoraku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Kyoraku. Beautiful body shot.
Kyoraku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finkle throws the left hand but Kyoraku avoids the punch easily.
Finkle misses with a kick to the body.
Kyoraku clobbers Finkle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finkle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyoraku circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyoraku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finkle.
Finkle throws an off balance right hand
and Kyoraku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyoraku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finkle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kyoraku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finkle.
Kyoraku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finkle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finkle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kyoraku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Finkle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Finkle blocks a head kick by Kyoraku.
Finkle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kyoraku misses the shot to the body.
Kyoraku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finkle.
Finkle throws a leg kick that misses.
Finkle misses with a straight left.
Kyoraku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finkle doesn't seem bothered though.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick but Finkle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyoraku lands a nice looking body shot.
Kyoraku moves out of range as Finkle strikes.
Finkle tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Finkle moves out of range of the strikes.
Kyoraku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finkle's hands.
A head kick misses from Kyoraku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyoraku scores with a body shot.
Shunsui Kyoraku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyoraku blocks a low kick nicely.
Finkle throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finkle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ray Finkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finkle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kyoraku is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finkle misses with the head strike.
Finkle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kyoraku pushes Finkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shunsui Kyoraku.
I've got Kyoraku 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunsui Kyoraku!
An out of breath Shunsui Kyoraku 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Crabby Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Yossarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Crabby Iron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Yossarian!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Yossarian.
A bone on bone clash there as Iron blocks the leg kick.
Yossarian 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.
Yossarian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yossarian staying out of range there.
Iron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yossarian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been told by Iron's head coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Iron swings widly with a right hand
and Yossarian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Iron's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Iron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iron pulls Yossarian in close to his closed guard and prevents Yossarian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yossarian stopping the sweep attempt from Iron.
Yossarian landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iron is on top in guard.
Yossarian has a closed guard, preventing Iron from standing up.
Iron got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yossarian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iron has managed to get both his arms back between Yossarian's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yossarian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iron tries to stand but Yossarian is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iron defends it easily.
Iron is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yossarian can't keep his opponent in guard - Iron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Iron wants to stand up but Yossarian is controlling the position.
Yossarian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Iron is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Iron frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yossarian gets back to half guard.
Iron tries to stand and escape but Yossarian is controlling the position.
Iron is taking a breather. Yossarian says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Iron has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Yossarian works to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron tries to stand but Yossarian is controlling from the bottom.
Iron stays in close to Yossarian's body and controls the position.
Iron has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yossarian is proving hard to escape from.
Iron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iron tries to stand but Yossarian is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Yossarian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Iron walks into a straight right hand from Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a wild body kick that Iron sees coming a mile off.
Yossarian wants to land a leg kick but Iron is out of range.
Iron misses with a looping right.
Iron misses with a straight right.
Yossarian throws a big shot that misses.
Iron throws out a loose jab but Yossarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yossarian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yossarian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Iron throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yossarian misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yossarian avoids the head kick by Iron.
Yossarian is looking to slow Iron down with leg kicks.
Yossarian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crabby Iron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yossarian lands with an uppercut that bounces Iron off the cage and back into range.
Yossarian lands with a straight right. Iron didn't see that one coming.
Yossarian fails with the takedown.
Yossarian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Iron 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Yossarian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iron connects with a nice looking jab.
Iron moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yossarian fails to land.
Iron throws a punch but it's blocked by Yossarian.
Yossarian is trying to drag Iron to the mat but Iron just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Yossarian fails to land.
Iron wants to get back to striking at distance but Yossarian won't allow it.
Iron lands a left hand.
Yossarian is trying to pull guard but Iron turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Crabby Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Yossarian.
Iron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Iron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Yossarian.
Yossarian scores with a kick to the body.
Iron looks to throw the jab but Yossarian is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron throws a poor cross that misses
and Yossarian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yossarian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Iron's head.
Iron trying to hold on to Yossarian's head to control him but Yossarian postures up.
Iron wants to get back to full guard.
Iron trying to control from the bottom.
Yossarian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Iron wants to improve his position but Yossarian is controlling well.
Yossarian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Iron has his hands clasped together around Yossarian's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yossarian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Iron has his hands clasped together around Yossarian's back. He's all about the action.
Iron is looking to improve his position.
Yossarian wants to pass the guard but Iron is defending well.
Iron is looking to get back to full guard here but Yossarian has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iron regains half guard.
Iron tries to roll over but Yossarian keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Yossarian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yossarian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iron sprawls well. Iron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yossarian gets slowly back to his feet.
Yossarian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Iron on the side of the head.
Iron looks for the body kick but Yossarian saw that one coming.
Iron throws a big shot that misses.
Iron throws a shot from downtown. Yossarian moves away and avoids it.
Yossarian lands with an overhand left.
Yossarian tries to clinch there but Iron circles away.
Iron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron throws a looping overhand right but Yossarian ducks down to avoid it.
Yossarian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Iron misses.
Yossarian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Yossarian scores with a four punch combination!
Yossarian throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yossarian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iron fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yossarian, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Yossarian.
Yossarian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Iron has Yossarian pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iron.
Yossarian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Iron lands a shoulder strike.
Iron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yossarian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yossarian backwards.
Yossarian looking to stall.
Iron misses with the head strike.
Iron blocks an elbow strike.
Iron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yossarian is looking to control Iron's arms but Iron gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yossarian has his back to the cage.
Yossarian misses with a punch on the inside.
Yossarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yossarian digs a right hand into Iron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iron's gas tank.
Iron blocks a body shot from Yossarian.
Yossarian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iron is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
John Yossarian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yossarian taking a breather.
Yossarian lands a knee to the head.
Yossarian can't find room to land a body shot as Iron controls the action.
Yossarian tries to throw a body punch but Iron avoids it by throwing Yossarian back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iron.
Yossarian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yossarian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Iron scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yossarian throws an elbow that misses.
Yossarian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yossarian misses with some punches.
Yossarian slows down the pace here.
Yossarian misses with some punches.
Iron is trying to maintain a safe position but Yossarian gets an underhook and turns Iron into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Iron as the two fighters clinch.
Yossarian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yossarian has a couple of punches blocked by Iron.
Yossarian misses with a punch on the inside.
Iron misses with the head strike.
Yossarian tries to throw a body punch but Iron avoids it by throwing Yossarian back against the cage.
Yossarian throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Iron.
Iron scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Iron as Yossarian tries to tie him up.
Iron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yossarian backwards.
Iron lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yossarian backwards.
Yossarian is rocked!
Yossarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iron takes a swing at Yossarian's ribcage but misses.
Iron misses with a looping right.
Iron has Yossarian up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but John Yossarian just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yossarian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iron dips to his left and cracks Yossarian with an uppercut!
Yossarian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iron checks it well.
Yossarian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yossarian throws a front kick that sends Iron stumbling back into the cage.
Iron looks to score with a jab to the body but Yossarian is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Yossarian misses the target.
Yossarian just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yossarian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Iron tenderised Yossarian's leg. Yossarian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yossarian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron moves away.
Yossarian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iron's sensitive parts.
Iron gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yossarian.
Iron is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yossarian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron manages to avoid it.
Yossarian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yossarian tests Iron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iron throws a lazy right hand but Yossarian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Iron - just one landing.
Iron lands a lovely overhand right.
Yossarian is still on wobbly legs! Can Iron finish him?
John Yossarian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yossarian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron.
Yossarian lands with a good body shot.
Yossarian seems to have recovered his senses.
Yossarian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yossarian moves away from the strike by Iron.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yossarian.
Iron throws a big shot that misses.
Yossarian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iron is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Iron.
Iron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iron tries to move into range but Yossarian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Iron lands the left hand.
Yossarian cracks Iron with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Iron avoids the head kick by Yossarian.
Iron takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yossarian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Iron tests Yossarian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iron misses with an uppercut
and Yossarian counters with a shoot takedown. Iron fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yossarian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iron works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Iron keeping moving, preventing Yossarian from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iron is on top in guard.
Iron would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Iron passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yossarian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iron wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but John Yossarian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yossarian doesn't manage to clinch there - Iron circles away.
Yossarian misses with a left hand
and Iron counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Yossarian.
Iron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yossarian.
Iron swings widly with a right hand
and Yossarian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yossarian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iron is keeping the position for now.
Yossarian is looking to work some ground and pound but Iron has wrist control.
Iron trying to keep a closed guard but Yossarian is proving a slippery customer.
Iron is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Iron scores with a body shot.
Iron moves forwards but Yossarian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Iron slips a jab from Yossarian.
Yossarian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron.
A cross from Yossarian lands.
Yossarian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Iron takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iron throws a poor cross that misses
and Yossarian counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iron tries to buck Yossarian off but Yossarian is having none of it.
Yossarian landing a few strikes.
Iron is rocked!
Iron is trying to control Yossarian's posture but Yossarian avoids it.
Oh Iron is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
John Yossarian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iron is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yossarian's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yossarian trying to control the action but Iron is working from the bottom.
Iron seems to have got his legs back now.
Yossarian working over Iron with some ground and pound. Iron looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Iron keeping hold of Yossarian's head, controlling as best he can.
Yossarian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron controlling the position for now.
Yossarian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
John Yossarian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Iron is pressing down on Yossarian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yossarian wants to pass the guard but Iron is keeping the position.
Iron has control of Yossarian's left arm, preventing Yossarian from doing any damage.
Iron wants to sweep but no luck.
Iron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yossarian trying to control but Iron is working from the bottom.
Iron wants to sweep here but Yossarian controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iron is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Yossarian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yossarian 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Yossarian!
John Yossarian is the new lightweight champion!
John Yossarian looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Where are the Snowdens of yesteryear?'.
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