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Bushido 94 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xiao Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Face in the Sand. 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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155 lbs
23 - 12 - 1 |
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38
98 lbs
30 - 16 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xiao Hua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hua misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hua throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Hua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hua throws a head kick that misses.
Hua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Hua in a clinch.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Hua throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Hua throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones gets a clinch.
Hua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones lands a left hand.
Hua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones tries to work over Hua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hua working aggressively here.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but instead Hua has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua wants to stand up but Jones has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Hua stands up and beckons Jones to join him on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones tests Hua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Hua down.
Hua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hua is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Hua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones blocks a head kick by Hua.
Hua lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Hua takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Fred Jones has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Hua finish him?
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Hua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hua has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones is pressing down on Hua's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hua is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Hua moves into full guard.
Hua pulls Jones in to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hua keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Hua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hua wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Hua's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a strike but Hua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones has control of Hua's left arm, preventing Hua from doing any damage.
Hua seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hua trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Hua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hua defends well and Jones ends up having to push Hua into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hua pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xiao Hua is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Hua.
Hua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hua throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones 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.
Jones 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.
Jones shoots in but Hua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hua throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Hua misses
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua is looking to escape.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Hua is defending well.
Hua wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hua pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Jones has Hua up against the cage in a clinch.
Hua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hua moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hua tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Hua digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones blocks a head kick by Hua.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Hua is just out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hua but Hua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xiao Hua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Jones.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hua is trying to improve his position.
Hua sneaks back into half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hua defending well though.
Hua gets back to full guard.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Hua keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Hua pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Hua trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hua keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Hua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hua has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones works over Hua with some ground and pound from guard.
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 Xiao Hua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fred Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones avoids the head kick by Hua.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Hua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hua wants it to stay on the feet.
Hua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Hua does it's job there.
Hua tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hua pinned against the cage. Hua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xiao Hua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Jones.
Hua throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Hua does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks for the body kick but Hua saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hua. That's going to slow Jones down.
Hua throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Xiao Hua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hua throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hua's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Hua is keeping the position.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hua is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Jones is trying to control the position but Hua postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones controlling Hua's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones is trying to keep Hua in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fred Jones.
Hua throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Hua shows good takedown defense.
Jones rushes Hua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hua scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xiao Hua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hua cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones avoids the head kick by Hua.
Hua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hua misses with a head kick.
Fred Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiao Hua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones darts in and clinches Hua up against the cage.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hua pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hua blocks an uppercut.
Hua cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones is trying to drag Hua to the mat but Hua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hua smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fred Jones.
I think Hua has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xiao Hua!
Xiao Hua decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yossi Avitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damme has chosen Fight to Survive as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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203 lbs
24 - 5 - 0 |
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199 lbs
28 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yossi Avitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damme misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Damme.
Damme throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Avitan.
Avitan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Damme's head.
Avitan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Damme throws out the jab.
Avitan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Damme throws a head kick but Avitan moves out of range.
Avitan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Avitan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Avitan connects with the punch.
Damme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avitan cracks Damme with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Damme misses
and Avitan counters with a nice body shot.
Avitan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Avitan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Damme.
Damme looks to land a body kick but Avitan moved away.
Damme takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Avitan throws a nice head kick!
Damme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Avitan is out of range and Damme settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damme takes a swing at Avitan's ribcage but misses.
Damme on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Damme misses with a low kick.
Good work by Damme as he checks the leg kick.
Avitan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Damme checks the leg kick nicely there.
Avitan 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.
Damme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Damme's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Avitan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Damme scrambles back to his feet.
Damme will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Avitan walks into a straight right hand from Damme.
Avitan checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Avitan blocks the low kick.
Avitan misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avitan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Damme is out of range and Avitan settles back down.
Avitan throws a jab but it's blocked by Damme.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Avitan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Damme - the referee stops the clock and Avitan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Damme. Avitan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Damme checks a leg kick.
Damme connects with a leg kick. Avitan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good exchange - Damme coming out on top.
Avitan scores with a hook.
Damme misses with a low kick.
Damme misses with a low kick.
Damme scores with a hook.
Avitan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Damme with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Damme throws a sloppy head kick and Avitan moves out of range easily.
Damme tried to score with a low kick but Avitan checks it.
Avitan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A lazy body kick from Damme
and Avitan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Damme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avitan throws out the jab.
Damme throws a half hearted mid kick.
Damme misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Avitan misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Damme.
Avitan is looking to chop away at Damme's legs.
Avitan swings for the body but Damme moves out of range.
Avitan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Damme misses with a low kick.
A jab from Avitan does it's job there.
Damme with a jab.
Avitan looks to land a left hand but Damme moved out of range nicely.
Damme blocks a leg kick.
Avitan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Damme scores with a kick to the body.
Avitan walks into a stiff left hand from Damme.
Avitan feints and then cracks Damme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Damme down.
Damme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avitan. Avitan obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avitan throws a body punch but Damme moves out of range.
Damme throws a push kick but Avitan slaps the foot to one side.
Avitan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avitan.
Damme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avitan wants to land a leg kick but Damme is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Damme lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Avitan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Avitan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Avitan misses with a leg kick.
Avitan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Damme misses.
Damme misses with a looping left.
Damme looks for the body kick but Avitan saw that one coming.
Damme throws an off balance right hand
letting Avitan counter with a right hand.
Damme thows a leg kick but Avitan checks it
and Avitan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avitan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damme manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avitan tries to land a leg kick but Damme saw it coming and moves away.
Damme throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Damme, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avitan. Damme does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yossi Avitan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Damme lands a leg kick that knocks Avitan off balance momentarily.
Avitan blocks a head kick by Damme.
Avitan blocks the body kick.
Avitan throws a sloppy head kick and Damme moves out of range easily.
Avitan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Avitan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Damme circles away quickly and effectively.
Avitan looks to land a combination. Damme sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Avitan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damme avoids the body shot from Avitan.
Avitan misses with a body shot.
Damme tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Damme lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Avitan swings widly with a right hand
and Damme makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Damme throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Damme misses with a hook.
Damme checks the leg kick.
Damme misses with a leg kick
and Avitan counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damme misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avitan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Damme throws a body kick that misses.
Avitan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Damme is able to avoid easily.
Damme misses with a head kick.
Damme attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Avitan checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avitan.
Avitan checks a low kick from Damme.
Avitan throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Avitan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Damme - the referee stops the clock and Avitan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Damme. Avitan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Damme walks into a stiff left hand from Avitan.
Avitan lands a jab to the head.
Avitan blocks a low kick nicely.
Avitan misses with an uppercut.
Damme dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Avitan. That did some damage!
Damme cracks Avitan with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damme throws the kick towards the body but Avitan avoids it.
Avitan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avitan throws a sloppy head kick and Damme moves out of range easily.
Damme checks a leg kick nicely.
Avitan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avitan scores with a punch to the head.
Avitan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Damme misses with a two punch combination.
Avitan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Damme's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Damme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avitan.
Avitan checks a low kick from Damme.
Damme lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Damme.
Damme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Damme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Damme.
Avitan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Damme's head.
Damme darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Avitan throws a shot from downtown. Damme moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Damme blocks the low kick.
Avitan feints and then cracks Damme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Damme down.
Damme takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Damme.
Damme throws a leg kick which misses Avitan's front leg but catches the back leg as Avitan tries to avoid it.
Avitan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Damme feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Avitan's calf.
Damme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Avitan is out of range and Damme settles back down.
Avitan throws a right hand that misses
and Damme counters with a nice body kick.
Damme lands with a kick to the ribs.
Damme misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Damme.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damme thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Avitan if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body punch from Avitan.
Damme 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.
Damme catches Avitan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Avitan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Damme works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Avitan throws a head kick but Damme moves out of range.
Damme scores with a jab. Avitan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Avitan misses the jab.
A slow jab from Avitan misses its intended target.
Avitan jabs Damme to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avitan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avitan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avitan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Damme's calf.
Damme connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yossi Avitan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Damme misses with a straight left.
Damme scores with a head kick.
Damme misses with a body shot.
Damme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Avitan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Avitan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Damme throws a hook to the side of Avitan's head but Avitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avitan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Damme throws a leg kick that misses.
Avitan thumps Damme with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Avitan.
Avitan throws a head kick but Damme moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Avitan.
Damme connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Damme misses with a body kick.
Yossi Avitan is winning the standup battle so far.
Damme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avitan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Damme misses.
Damme wants to slow Avitan down by chopping away at his legs.
Damme throws a hook to the side of Avitan's head but Avitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avitan moves out of range of the body kick from Damme.
Avitan moves out of range of the body kick.
Damme is looking to land body kicks.
Avitan misses with an uppercut.
Avitan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Damme throws a low kick, looking for Avitan's leg but Avitan calmly moves out of range.
Avitan misses with a left hand
and Damme counters with an inside leg kick.
Damme with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avitan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Damme.
Avitan misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Avitan misses its intended target.
Avitan checks the leg kick.
Avitan moves out of range of the leg kick from Damme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damme throws a lazy body kick
and Avitan counters with a stiff right hand.
Avitan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damme manages to avoid it.
Damme checks a low kick from Avitan.
No joy there for Damme, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avitan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Damme.
Damme scores with a leg kick.
Avitan checks a leg kick nicely.
Avitan misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Damme checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avitan tries a head kick but it misses.
Damme misses with a straight right.
Avitan drops his hands momentarily and Damme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Damme swings widly with a right hand
and Avitan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Damme thinking.
Avitan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Damme looks to throw the jab but Avitan is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avitan takes one on the button.
Damme closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Damme shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Damme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avitan misses with a wild body shot.
Damme throws a nice inside leg kick.
Damme throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Damme.
Damme throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avitan misses with a leg kick
and Damme counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Avitan punishes Damme's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avitan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Damme checks it well.
Damme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avitan scoring well with a low kick there.
Avitan slips a straight right by Damme.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avitan blocks a head kick by Damme.
Damme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Avitan takes one on the button.
Damme throws a leg kick
and Avitan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Avitan scores with a body shot.
Damme misses with a wild body shot.
Damme stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avitan.
Damme moves out of range as Avitan strikes.
Avitan throws a body punch but Damme moves out of range.
Damme throws a looping overhand right but Avitan ducks down to avoid it.
Damme takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damme walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Damme throws a leg kick but Avitan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avitan avoids a kick to the body.
Avitan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Damme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Avitan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yossi Avitan!
Our winner, Yossi Avitan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cristian Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emory Majors struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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31
180 lbs
23 - 23 - 1 |
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36
189 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
23 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cristian Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majors lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick
and Majors counters with a left and a right that stings Romero.
Majors misses with a series of wild punches.
Majors misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero gets a double leg takedown into Majors's guard.
Majors is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majors looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Majors is still trying to improve position.
Majors wants to stand and escape but Romero is having none of it.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Majors.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Majors is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romero throws a big right hand that misses.
Majors keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
Majors 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero throwing strikes but missing.
Majors preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Majors is pulling down on Romero's head. It's preventing any offense from Romero, at least for the moment.
Romero trying to control but Majors is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Majors is retaining full guard.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Majors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Romero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Majors tries to kick Romero off but Romero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Romero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Majors with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero is keen to just control but Majors is a slippery customer.
Romero throwing shots but Majors is blocking nicely.
Romero throwing shots but Majors is blocking nicely.
Majors regains full guard. Nicely done.
Majors keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romero chips away with some ground and pound.
Majors controlling Romero's posture.
Majors utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Romero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Majors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero scoring with some ground and pound.
Romero sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Majors looking for a sweep. Not yet Majors, not yet.
We've been hearing that Romero has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Majors pulls Romero in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Romero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Majors shows good takedown defense.
Romero shoots for a double leg takedown but Majors sprawls well. He's pushed Romero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Romero 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.
Majors throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Majors scores with a nice head shot.
Majors is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero drives through with a takedown into Majors's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Majors looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there.
Romero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Majors wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romero being controlled here momentarily.
Romero throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Majors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majors avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Majors is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Romero, into his guard.
Majors is pushing down on Romero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Romero is fighting to maintain full guard but Majors has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Romero trying to hold on to Majors's head to control him but Majors postures up.
Romero is trying to stand up here but Majors is controlling him well.
Majors takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Romero is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Majors.
Majors working the head and body with strikes.
Cristian Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Majors.
Romero is looking to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Majors.
Majors sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romero defending well though.
Romero is staying active underneath Majors, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Romero wants to improve his position but Majors is controlling well.
Majors is looking to advance position but Romero won't allow it.
Romero wants to control but Majors is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Majors pulls his head out easily.
Majors working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Romero wants to control but Majors is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Majors tries to stand but can't do so whilst Romero controls his leg.
Majors prevents Romero from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majors is working away from the top position though.
Majors seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Romero wants to improve his position but Majors is controlling well.
Majors winds up and cracks Romero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romero keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Romero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Majors.
Romero trying to hold on to Majors's head to control him but Majors postures up.
Majors is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Romero tries to roll over but Majors keeps him under control.
Majors thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romero works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majors content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majors throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romero throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Romero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Majors missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero trying to keep a closed guard but Majors is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romero is on top in guard.
Majors has Romero pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romero trying to control but Majors is working from the bottom.
Romero throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emory Majors will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Romero with a poor takedown
and Majors counters with a two punch combo.
Majors dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Majors avoids the head kick by Romero.
Cristian Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Majors counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Majors as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristian Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero fails with the takedown
and Majors counters with a head kick. That will keep Romero thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - Majors sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Majors scores with a jab. Romero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tries to bum rush Majors with a series of wild strikes but Majors uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Majors is fending him off so far but Romero persists. Nope, Majors circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Majors is defended easily by Romero.
Romero misses with a takedown
and Majors counters with a two punch combo.
Majors takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero throws a leg kick but Majors sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by Majors.
Romero dives in and grabs Majors's left leg, looking for a takedown. Majors pushes down on Romero's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body.
Majors misses with a few strikes there.
Majors works the jab nicely.
Majors tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majors falls off balance throwing a combination
and Romero counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Majors prevents the takedown attempt.
Majors breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Majors looks to land a combination but Romero avoids it well.
Romero with a poor takedown
and Majors counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero goes for a double leg but Majors avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Majors continues to drive forward.
Majors throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Romero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Majors gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Majors wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero decides to pull guard.
Majors makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Romero looking to control.
Majors lands a couple of digs.
Majors preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Majors.
Majors scoring with punches to the head and body.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Majors throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majors is one step ahead there.
Romero is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majors throws a big elbow that misses.
Romero trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emory Majors comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Majors has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Emory Majors!
Emory Majors very nearly forgot to thank [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lew Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Broke for Free - Calm the F#@$ Down. Lew Jenkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hunter Thompson's chin.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lew Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins scores with a jab. Thompson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jenkins gets the takedown into side control.
Jenkins misses with the ground and pound.
Thompson holds on to Jenkins's head and controls the position momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thompson tries to buck Jenkins off but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thompson prevents Jenkins from moving into mount.
Jenkins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thompson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jenkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thompson wants to control but Jenkins postures up.
Thompson tries to bench press Jenkins off him but Jenkins keeps the position.
Jenkins throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Thompson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jenkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Thompson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jenkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Jenkins prevents Thompson from improving his position.
Thompson wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy and won't allow 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!
Jenkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jenkins is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position.
Thompson won't allow Jenkins to pass to mount.
Thompson is controlling Jenkins's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hunter Thompson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Jenkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jenkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson scores with a push kick.
Thompson punishes Jenkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Lew Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jenkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thompson - the referee stops the clock and Jenkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thompson. Jenkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.
Jenkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jenkins's calf.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson connects with a high kick.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson cracks the inside of Jenkins's front leg.
Thompson connects with a high kick.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson tries to land a leg kick but Jenkins saw it coming and moves away.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jenkins.
Hunter Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson lands with a hook. Jenkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jenkins's head backwards.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jenkins's defenses.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
Jenkins blocks the elbow strike.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Lew Jenkins has been cut.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Jenkins shrugs off.
Jenkins blocks the elbow strike.
Jenkins dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
Jenkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jenkins avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
I was talking to Jenkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jenkins lands a shot to the body.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
Jenkins lands an uppercut.
Jenkins blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenkins pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
Thompson keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jenkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Jenkins in his tracks for a moment.
Jenkins avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Jenkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jenkins avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Jenkins tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Jenkins tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jenkins's brow.
Jenkins is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jenkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jenkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Jenkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jenkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Jenkins into the cage.
Jenkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
Jenkins blocks the elbow strike.
Thompson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jenkins blocks the elbow strike.
Jenkins blocks an elbow strike.
Jenkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
Jenkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jenkins.
Jenkins gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jenkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lew Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins working some strikes from top position.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Jenkins throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jenkins's guard. Nice move by Thompson!
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 Lew Jenkins will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jenkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson throws a low kick but Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenkins throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a hook
and Jenkins counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jenkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jenkins connects with a body shot.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jenkins needs to keep his hands up - Thompson had a free shot at his head there.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson lands with a nice body kick.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jenkins.
Lew Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jenkins connects with a body shot.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.
Jenkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson stuns Jenkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jenkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jenkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thompson.
Jenkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson scores with a head kick. Jenkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thompson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
A jab from Jenkins misses.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins swinging wildly here.
Jenkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jenkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thompson throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Jenkins fails to land the takedown.
Jenkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Thompson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson works Jenkins's body with a nice hook.
Thompson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thompson thumps Jenkins with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thompson thumps Jenkins with a low kick.
Jenkins swinging wildly here.
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Thompson lands a head kick. Jenkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jenkins lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Jenkins goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.
Jenkins avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Hunter Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jenkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lew Jenkins's cut is getting worse.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jenkins's defenses.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jenkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Lew Jenkins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
Jenkins blocks an elbow strike.
Jenkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Jenkins shrugs off.
Jenkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Lew Jenkins's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Thompson!
Hunter Thompson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Mancine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cortez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clint Mansell - Requiem for a dream (Remix) . This should be fireworks!
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Mancine!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cortez throws a lazy head kick
and Mancine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mancine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mancine throwing shots but Cortez is blocking nicely.
Cortez is not content to let Mancine control the position.
Mancine seems to be looking for submissions.
Mancine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mancine is nestled in close to Cortez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mancine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cortez is just riding it out for now. Mancine eventually gives up the hold.
We've been hearing good reports from Cortez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
Mancine is keen to just control but Cortez is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mancine passes to side control.
Mancine tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cortez is not content to let Mancine control the position.
Mancine creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mancine moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mancine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cortez is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancine prevents Cortez from getting the reversal.
Cortez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mancine is just content to waste time from the top position. Cortez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mancine won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Mancine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice body kick there by Mancine.
Cortez throws a head kick but Mancine moves out of range.
Mancine drives through and clinches with Cortez against the cage.
Cortez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mancine's efforts to push away.
Mancine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mancine tries to break the clinch but Cortez is controlling the position.
Mancine just leaning against Cortez, taking a breather.
Cortez scores with a shot to the side of Mancine's head.
Mancine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cortez stalls.
Mancine breaks the clinch.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mancine checks the leg kick.
Tony Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez clinches up against the cage.
Cortez letting Mancine take a breather here.
Mancine throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cortez throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Cortez.
Mancine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Mancine on the inside.
Mancine working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Cortez.
Cortez keeps control of Mancine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cortez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mancines head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancine is trying to break free.
Mancine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cortez has him pressed against the cage.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Mancine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mancine tries to break free but Cortez pushes him back against the cage.
Cortez looking to throw knees to the head but Mancine is blocking nicely.
Mancine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mancine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Tony Cortez has been cut.
Mancine wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Mancine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mancine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mancine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tony Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cortez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mancine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mancine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cortez slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Mancine blocks the leg kick.
Mancine moves forwards but Cortez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mancine misses with the combination.
Cortez tries to clinch but Mancine is having none of it.
Mancine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cortez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mancine to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mancine won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mancine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mancine content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cortez has locked up a guillotine! Cortez's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mancine is holding on here and Cortez must be using up a lot of energy. Mancine has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cortez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Cortez!
A relieved looking Tony Cortez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dzhugashvili's entrance music is Gosudarstvenniy Gimn SSSR . A fine choice. Blyer has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rocky Blyer's chin.
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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
18 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Blyer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyer misses with a two punch combination.
Dzhugashvili walks into a left hand.
It looks like Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili has been cut.
Blyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dzhugashvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Blyer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzhugashvili.
Blyer misses with a looping left.
Dzhugashvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch there but Blyer circles away.
Dzhugashvili throws a right and a left that Blyer avoids nicely.
Blyer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Blyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzhugashvili.
Blyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili scores with a punch to the head.
Blyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili lunges at Blyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blyer's hand.
Blyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Dzhugashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyer. Dzhugashvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Blyer moves away
and Blyer counters with a straight right hand.
Blyer swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Blyer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blyer.
Dzhugashvili closes the distance and pushes Blyer back into the cage.
Dzhugashvili landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzhugashvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dzhugashvili connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rocky Blyer has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Dzhugashvili.
Blyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Dzhugashvili has double underhooks.
Blyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dzhugashvili has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Blyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Dzhugashvili's head.
Dzhugashvili scores with a decent looking hook.
Blyer thows a body shot but no joy.
Dzhugashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch
and Blyer counters with a straight right hand.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyer. Dzhugashvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Blyer there.
Dzhugashvili comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Blyer misses.
Blyer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzhugashvili walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dzhugashvili moves to clinch but Blyer breaks away
and Blyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dzhugashvili lands a body shot.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch.
Blyer misses with a hook. Dzhugashvili ducked under it nicely.
Dzhugashvili jabs at Blyer's body.
Dzhugashvili misses with a looping right.
Blyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dzhugashvili lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzhugashvili closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dzhugashvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili looks to clinch
and Blyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up but Blyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Blyer throws a series of punches but Dzhugashvili moves out of range.
Dzhugashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Blyer moves out of range.
Blyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dzhugashvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dzhugashvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but Blyer pushes him off.
Dzhugashvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyer.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch.
Nice cross by Blyer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch there but Blyer circles away.
Blyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dzhugashvili moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blyer lands with a cross.
Blyer looks to land a left hand but Dzhugashvili moved out of range nicely.
Rocky Blyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch.
Blyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Blyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Blyer.
Dzhugashvili closes the distance and clinches.
Blyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blyer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyer thuds a left hand into Dzhugashvili's body.
Blyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch up but Blyer keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili looks to clinch
and Blyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dzhugashvili is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blyer.
Rocky Blyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch up but Blyer keeps it at a distance.
Dzhugashvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blyer on the side of the head.
Dzhugashvili tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili looks to clinch
and Blyer counters with a three punch combo that has Dzhugashvili backing up. Dzhugashvili nods at Blyer to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzhugashvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili misses with an uppercut.
Blyer misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Blyer does no damage.
Dzhugashvili takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Blyer misses its intended target.
Dzhugashvili avoids the body shot from Blyer.
Blyer throws a series of punches but Dzhugashvili avoids them all with ease.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch.
Dzhugashvili thows a body shot but no joy.
Dzhugashvili lands a really nice looking cross but Blyer seems unphased.
Blyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dzhugashvili prevents Blyer from breaking the clinch.
Dzhugashvili scores with a shot to the side of Blyer's head.
Blyer tries to break the clinch but Dzhugashvili is controlling the position.
Blyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Dzhugashvili has double underhooks.
Dzhugashvili using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dzhugashvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dzhugashvili stalling in the clinch but Blyer improves position.
Blyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blyer working hard to break the clinch.
Blyer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blyer breaks the clinch.
Dzhugashvili moves into the clinch.
Blyer tries to break the clinch but Dzhugashvili is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili lands a shot to the body.
Blyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dzhugashvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dzhugashvili tries a body shot but Blyer blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Dzhugashvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blyer doesn't seem phased though.
Dzhugashvili darts in trying to clinch
enabling Blyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but Blyer pushes him off.
Blyer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyer. Dzhugashvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up but Blyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Blyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Blyer. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Blyer does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blyer lands with a shot to the body.
Dzhugashvili moves to clinch but Blyer breaks away
and Blyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rocky Blyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch.
Dzhugashvili moves to clinch but Blyer breaks away
enabling Blyer to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Blyer does no damage.
Blyer misses with an uppercut. Dzhugashvili saw that one coming.
Blyer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blyer misses with a double jab.
A cross from Blyer lands.
Dzhugashvili dodges the punch combination from Blyer.
Dzhugashvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dzhugashvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dzhugashvili lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzhugashvili leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dzhugashvili scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dzhugashvili obliges.
Stalling in the clinch from Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili misses with a knee strike.
Blyer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dzhugashvili unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili missing with knees to the body.
Dzhugashvili connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blyer's face.
Dzhugashvili lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzhugashvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dzhugashvili cracks Blyer with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blyer as Dzhugashvili tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Dzhugashvili.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dzhugashvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dzhugashvili connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blyer's face.
Blyer is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyer is trying to force a seperation but Dzhugashvili has the dominant position.
Blyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Dzhugashvili finish him?
Dzhugashvili drops Blyer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Blyer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dzhugashvili effectively controlling the action here.
Dzhugashvili tries a body shot but Blyer blocks it.
Dzhugashvili lands a damaging elbow.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blyer is trying to break the clinch but Dzhugashvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dzhugashvili breaks from the clinch.
Blyer gets tackled into the cage by Dzhugashvili. Dzhugashvili maintains the clinch.
Blyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blyer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blyer tries to circle away but Dzhugashvili has him pinned against the cage.
Dzhugashvili landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dzhugashvili misses with a knee to the head.
Blyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Blyer blocks a body shot from Dzhugashvili.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dzhugashvili scores with a shot to the side of Blyer's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dzhugashvili.
Blyer has had enough of the clinch but Dzhugashvili keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blyer backwards.
Dzhugashvili throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Dzhugashvili.
Blyer avoiding damage as Dzhugashvili throws knees to the body.
Dzhugashvili scores with a hook to the body.
Dzhugashvili lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blyer takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzhugashvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blyer backwards.
Dzhugashvili using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dzhugashvili is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blyer is defending well for now.
Dzhugashvili using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Dzhugashvili won't allow it.
Dzhugashvili keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blyer's efforts to push away.
Blyer takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dzhugashvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dzhugashvili with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dzhugashvili has him pressed against the cage.
Blyer breaks from the clinch.
Blyer catches Dzhugashvili with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dzhugashvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch but Blyer is avoiding it.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up but Blyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Blyer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from Dzhugashvili lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blyer breaks from the clinch.
Dzhugashvili tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blyer counters with a series of strikes. Dzhugashvili will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dzhugashvili has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
During a confident post fight interview, Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Alexeyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Takeo Okamoto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Takeo Okamoto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeo Okamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Alexeyev!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Alexeyev.
Okamoto clinches up against the cage.
Alexeyev is trying to push Okamoto away but Okamoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Okamoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okamoto tries a knee to the head but Alexeyev blocks it.
Alexeyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Alexeyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okamoto with a hook.
Okamoto throws the left hand but Alexeyev avoids the punch easily.
Okamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexeyev circles away.
Alexeyev throws a body punch but Okamoto moves out of range.
Okamoto throws a looping overhand right but Alexeyev ducks down to avoid it.
Okamoto blocks a head kick by Alexeyev.
Alexeyev missing with a left hand there. Okamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Alexeyev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexeyev lands with a straight right. Okamoto didn't see that one coming.
Alexeyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Okamoto throws a series of punches but Alexeyev avoids them all with ease.
Okamoto misses with a head kick.
Okamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alexeyev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alexeyev blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
Alexeyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okamoto.
Okamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexeyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexeyev keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexeyev misses the jab.
Nice cross by Alexeyev.
Okamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexeyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Okamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Okamoto is looking to clinch.
Alexeyev misses with a hook.
Okamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexeyev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexeyev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alexeyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Okamoto.
Okamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexeyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Okamoto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexeyev misses with an uppercut. Okamoto saw that one coming.
Alexeyev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Okamoto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Okamoto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev scores with a nice strike.
Alexeyev misses with an uppercut.
Alexeyev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexeyev lands with a hook. Okamoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okamoto throws a right hand that Alexeyev ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexeyev also avoids with ease.
Okamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okamoto misses with a wild combination.
Okamoto clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Andrei Alexeyev has been cut.
Alexeyev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alexeyev is trying to break free.
Alexeyev is trying to break the clinch but Okamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Alexeyev tries to break free but Okamoto pushes him back against the cage.
Okamoto keeps control of Alexeyev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okamoto has Alexeyev pressed against the cage, preventing Alexeyev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexeyev dodges an elbow strike from Okamoto.
Okamoto misses with a knee to the head.
Alexeyev blocks an elbow strike.
Okamoto lands an elbow just above Alexeyev 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Alexeyev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alexeyev is trying to push Okamoto away but Okamoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Okamoto tries to land a knee to the head but Alexeyev blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyev swings wildly with an uppercut but Okamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexeyev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Okamoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alexeyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexeyev scores with a sloppy right hand. Okamoto should have avoided that one.
Okamoto misses with a double jab.
Alexeyev lands a nice shot that snaps Okamoto's head back.
Okamoto throws a head kick but Alexeyev moves out of range.
Okamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexeyev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Okamoto swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okamoto is looking to clinch but Alexeyev is avoiding it.
Okamoto avoids the body shot from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev lands a big head kick that sends Okamoto tumbling to the mat! Alexeyev takes a step backwards and waves Okamoto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Alexeyev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Alexeyev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Okamoto.
Alexeyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexeyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takeo Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexeyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexeyev slips a jab and a cross from Okamoto.
Alexeyev misses with a straight left.
Alexeyev loads up on a big right hand but Okamoto slips the punch.
A head kick by Okamoto misses
and Alexeyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okamoto is looking to clinch.
Okamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Okamoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alexeyev digs a good body shot into Okamoto's ribs.
Alexeyev avoids the head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexeyev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okamoto scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Alexeyev throws a good cross that connects.
Okamoto is rocked!
Okamoto tries to clinch up but Alexeyev circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Okamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexeyev fails to land with a series of punches.
Okamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Okamoto defending well as Alexeyev loads up on a big left hand.
Alexeyev misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexeyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Okamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexeyev cracks Okamoto with an open hand slap.
Alexeyev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Okamoto seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Alexeyev shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Okamoto is backing up but Alexeyev catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Okamoto covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Alexeyev Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Alexeyev!
Our winner, Andrei Alexeyev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and M J Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shain has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Kint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 2, fighting out of New York, M J Shain!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kint closes the distance and pushes Shain back into the cage.
Shain blocks a body shot from Kint.
Shain breaks from the clinch.
Kint takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kint shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shain sprawls well. Shain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kint gets slowly back to his feet.
Shain digs a good hook to Kint's body.
Kint closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shain did well to prevent Kint getting side control.
Kint trying to pass the guard but Shain defending well.
Shain tries to get to full guard but Kint has control of the leg.
Kint trying to control the action but Shain is working from the bottom.
Kint will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shain!
Shain working to try and regain half guard.
Shain keeps trying to improve his position.
Shain is controlling an arm, preventing Kint from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kint is working hard here to advance position.
Kint prevents Shain from getting the reversal.
Shain is squirming around, avoiding Kint's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint avoids the attempt from Shain to control.
Kint tries to control but Shain wriggling away.
Kint avoids the attempt from Shain to control.
Kint prevents Shain from getting the reversal.
Shain is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kint has taken his back.
Shain is trying to break free.
Kint working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Shain is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kint has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Shain taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roger Kint!
A victorious Roger Kint thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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