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GAMMA#428 Custer v Corleone PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by All you need is love. Akiyama has chosen Akiyama Theme Song (This Is My Life - Edward Maya) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Harry Potter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Akiyama rushes Potter and presses him up against the cage.
Akiyama avoiding damage.
Akiyama trying to land knees to the body.
Akiyama blocks an uppercut.
Akiyama tries a body shot but Potter blocks it.
Akiyama working aggressively here.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.
Akiyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potter is defending well for now.
Potter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akiyama cracks Potter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akiyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama digs a good hook to Potter's body.
Akiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Akiyama.
Akiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
Akiyama lands with an uppercut that bounces Potter off the cage and back into range.
Akiyama with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potter drops his hands momentarily and Akiyama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akiyama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Potter momentarily.
Akiyama tests Potter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Potter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akiyama lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter connects with a body shot that sends Akiyama's belly button to the back.
Potter throws a hook to the side of Akiyama's head but Akiyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akiyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potter.
A left lands for Potter.
Akiyama throws a sloppy head kick and Potter moves out of range easily.
Potter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MagicalFatFarm in the buildup to the fight.
Crunch! Akiyama slams his shin into Potter's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama staying out of range there.
We've been informed that Akiyama has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Potter throws a looping overhand right but Akiyama ducks down to avoid it.
Kenji Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akiyama takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses.
Akiyama misses with a jab to the body
and Potter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Akiyama misses.
Akiyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potter tries to clinch up.
Potter throws an off balance right hand
and Akiyama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Potter throws a shot from downtown. Akiyama moves away and avoids it.
Akiyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potter.
Donk. Akiyama catches Potter right on the button with a cross.
Akiyama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Potter's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Potter.
Akiyama has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter lands an uppercut.
Potter blocks the elbow strike.
Akiyama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Potter is trying to break the clinch but Akiyama has him pressed against the cage.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akiyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akiyama.
Akiyama breaks from the clinch.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akiyama lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Potter pushes Akiyama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama trying to land knees to the body.
Potter lands with a right to the head.
Akiyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama misses with a straight left.
Akiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Akiyama.
A slow jab from Akiyama misses its intended target.
Potter lands with a right hand.
Potter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Potter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akiyama throws out the jab.
Akiyama pushes Potter up against the cage in a clinch.
Potter manages to break the clinch.
Akiyama throws a lazy right hand but Potter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potter misses with an uppercut.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akiyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Potter misses.
Akiyama dips to his left and cracks Potter with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Akiyama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Potter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Potter misses with a wild combination.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Akiyama throws a big shot that misses.
Potter checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Akiyama.
Akiyama closes the distance and clinches.
Potter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Potter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Potter avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
Potter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akiyama wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.
Akiyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Potter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter misses with a body punch.
Akiyama tries to break the clinch but Potter is controlling the position.
Akiyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Potter blocks the elbow strike.
Potter lands a left hand.
Potter blocks an elbow strike.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Harry Potter has been cut.
Kenji Akiyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Akiyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Potter avoids the damage to the body.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akiyama.
A bit of stalling here from Akiyama.
Potter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Akiyama is looking to break free of the clinch but Potter has double underhooks.
Potter blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Potter breaks from the clinch.
Akiyama works Potter's body with a nice hook.
Akiyama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Akiyama misses with a looping left.
Akiyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Potter counters with a three punch combo that has Akiyama backing up. Akiyama nods at Potter to acknowledge the strikes.
Akiyama throws a push kick but Potter slaps the foot to one side.
Akiyama misses with a low kick.
Akiyama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Potter's head.
Akiyama throws out a loose jab but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama connects with a nice looking jab.
Akiyama throws a leg kick which misses Potter's front leg but catches the back leg as Potter tries to avoid it.
Akiyama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Potter.
Akiyama throws the kick towards the body but Potter avoids it.
Akiyama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Potter.
Potter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws a right hand that Akiyama ducks under and follows up with a left that Akiyama also avoids with ease.
Akiyama lands a slapping body shot.
Akiyama connects with a solid leg kick.
Potter moves out of range of the body kick.
Akiyama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kenji Akiyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akiyama connects with a leg kick. Potter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Potter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akiyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Potter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potter avoids a kick to the body.
Akiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potter.
Akiyama throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Akiyama catches Potter right on the button with a cross.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
Potter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Potter misses its intended target.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Akiyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Potter checks a leg kick nicely.
Akiyama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Potter misses the body punch
and Akiyama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akiyama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Potter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Akiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Potter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Akiyama throws a leg kick but Potter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Potter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Potter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akiyama. That one must have hurt.
Potter throws a hook to the side of Akiyama's head but Akiyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potter slips a straight right by Akiyama.
A big right from Potter misses.
Akiyama lands a nice shot that snaps Potter's head back.
Potter cracks Akiyama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akiyama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akiyama takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses.
Potter blocks a low kick nicely.
Potter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akiyama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akiyama rushes Potter and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potter is defending well for now.
Potter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Potter. Those never looked like landing.
Potter blocks a jab.
Potter moves out of range as Akiyama strikes.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
Potter misses with a hook.
Potter misses the jab.
Potter clinches up against the cage.
Potter dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Potter blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Potter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potter cracks a nice hook into Akiyama's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Akiyama.
A head kick from Akiyama lands but Potter takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akiyama connects with a solid leg kick.
Akiyama slips a jab from Potter.
Akiyama throws a low kick but Potter moves out of range easily.
Potter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Potter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Akiyama counters with a straight right hand.
Akiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potter.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Akiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a head kick but Potter moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Potter.
Potter blocks a leg kick.
Akiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Akiyama.
Potter takes one to the side of the head.
Potter lands a head shot.
Potter throws a poor cross that misses
and Akiyama counters with a right hand to the body.
Potter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akiyama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Potter scores with the left hand. Akiyama knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Akiyama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Potter's head.
Potter misses with a hook.
Akiyama slips a jab from Potter.
Akiyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands with a straight right. Potter didn't see that one coming.
Akiyama gets tackled into the cage by Potter. Potter maintains the clinch.
Potter manages to break the clinch.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter with a jab.
Good exchange - Akiyama coming out on top.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama swings for the body but Potter moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Akiyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akiyama connects with a leg kick. Potter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Potter looks to throw the jab but Akiyama is out of range.
Akiyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kenji Akiyama just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Harry Potter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Potter misses the jab.
Akiyama throws a sloppy head kick and Potter moves out of range easily.
Potter misses with a looping right.
Akiyama connects with a crisp jab.
Akiyama has closed the distance and engaged Potter in a clinch.
Potter throws a head punch that misses.
Potter tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Potter avoids it.
Potter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Potter.
Potter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akiyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akiyama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akiyama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Potter finds it's way round the side to connect with Akiyama's head.
Potter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
Sloppy strikes from Potter. Those never looked like landing.
Akiyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potter.
Akiyama scores with a body shot.
Akiyama throws a big shot that misses.
Akiyama has closed the distance and engaged Potter in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Potter's brow.
Akiyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akiyama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Akiyama. That snapped Potter's head back.
Potter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akiyama.
Potter wants to clinch.
Harry Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama misses with a kick to the body.
Akiyama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akiyama clobbers Potter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akiyama walks into a left hand.
Akiyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akiyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akiyama throws a body punch but Potter moves out of range.
Akiyama digs a good body shot into Potter's ribs.
Akiyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Akiyama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akiyama.
Akiyama walks into a jab.
Akiyama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Potter doesn't seem bothered though.
Potter throws an overhand right that lands on Akiyama's shoulder, as Akiyama tries to avoid the shot.
Potter throws a hook but Akiyama avoids it easily.
Potter throws a lazy right hand but Akiyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Potter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potter manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Potter.
Akiyama looks for the body kick but Potter saw that one coming.
Akiyama throws an off balance right hand
and Potter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akiyama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A swing and a miss from Potter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akiyama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akiyama throws an overhand right that lands on Potter's shoulder, as Potter tries to avoid the shot.
Akiyama jabs Potter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Potter throws a hook but Akiyama blocks it.
Potter misses with a looping left.
Potter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akiyama feints and then cracks Potter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Potter down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potter blocks a jab.
Potter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenji Akiyama.
Well Akiyama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 37:39
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 36:40
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Akiyama!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC The Easter Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Easter Bunny comes to the cage accompanied by Bunny stuff. . JC The Easter Bunny could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Titus Overeem's chin.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JC The Easter Bunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titus Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Easter Bunny cracks the inside of Overeem's front leg.
Overeem misses with a low kick.
Overeem leaves The Easter Bunny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Easter Bunny closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Overeem to the mat! Overeem manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The Easter Bunny is trying to keep Overeem in close.
Overeem decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Overeem swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Easter Bunny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Easter Bunny dives in for a single leg takedown but Overeem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JC The Easter Bunny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
The Easter Bunny misses with a body punch.
The Easter Bunny lands an uppercut.
The Easter Bunny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Easter Bunny takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like JC The Easter Bunny has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Easter Bunny can't find room to land a body shot as Overeem controls the action.
The Easter Bunny is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Overeem is keeping busy.
Overeem breaks from the clinch.
Overeem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Titus Overeem has been cut.
Overeem scores with a nice body kick.
The Easter Bunny is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem connects with a crisp jab.
The Easter Bunny looks up at the clock. Bad move! Overeem lands a right hand from hell, dropping The Easter Bunny. Overeem pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Overeem!
A relieved looking Titus Overeem 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rozemblit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inc's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad Moon Rising. Rozemblit has chosen Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Dick Inc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Rozemblit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozemblit avoids the body shot from Inc.
Rozemblit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Dick Inc has been cut.
Rozemblit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rozemblit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Inc closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rozemblit quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozemblit moves into full guard.
Rozemblit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rozemblit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Inc haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rozemblit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inc is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rozemblit is trying to keep Inc in close.
Rozemblit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rozemblit looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Inc is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rozemblit.
Rozemblit tries to bench press Inc off him but Inc keeps the position.
Inc is working Rozemblit over with some ground and pound from side control.
Inc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Inc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rozemblit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Inc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Inc landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inc misses with the ground and pound.
Rozemblit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Inc off and has taken his back!
Inc grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inc wants to escape the position.
What can Inc do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rozemblit keeps control of the position as Inc tries to break free.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Inc is working hard here to advance position.
Inc turns into Rozemblit and is now in his guard.
Inc postures up.
Inc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rozemblit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inc with a nice head shot there.
Rozemblit controls Inc momentarily but Inc frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rozemblit wants to control but Inc postures up.
Rozemblit tries to buck Inc off but Inc is having none of it.
Inc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rozemblit manages to get back to half guard.
Rozemblit looking for submissions off his back.
Inc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rozemblit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rozemblit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Inc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rozemblit actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rozemblit wants to control but Inc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Inc seems to be looking for submissions.
Inc seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rozemblit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Inc wants to pass to mount but Rozemblit is defending the position.
Rozemblit wants to control but Inc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rozemblit is looking to improve his position.
Inc is trying to control the action in half guard but Rozemblit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rozemblit is looking for a sweep. Inc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Inc works his way into full mount!
Rozemblit working to try and regain half guard.
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 Dick Inc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Inc's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Inc looks to land a combination but Rozemblit avoids it well.
Inc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rozemblit.
Inc cracks Rozemblit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Inc throws a body shot but no joy.
Inc missing with a left hand there. Rozemblit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rozemblit checks a low kick from Inc.
Inc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rozemblit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rozemblit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Inc to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rozemblit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inc moves away.
Rozemblit swings for the body but Inc moves out of range.
Rozemblit throws a leg kick which misses Inc's front leg but catches the back leg as Inc tries to avoid it.
Inc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Inc throws a body punch but Rozemblit moves out of range.
Inc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rozemblit's hands.
Rozemblit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Inc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rozemblit connects with a solid leg kick.
Inc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inc is trying to pull guard but Rozemblit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rozemblit has clasped his hands together around Inc's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inc tries to improve position but can't.
Inc is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Inc regains half guard.
Dick Inc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Inc trying to control from the bottom.
Rozemblit works his foot free and advances to mount.
Inc keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rozemblit wants to pass to mount but Inc is defending the position.
Inc is looking for a sweep. Rozemblit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Inc is not content to let Rozemblit control the position.
Inc has hold of Rozemblit's hands but Rozemblit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rozemblit is looking to advance position but Inc won't allow it.
Inc is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inc wants to control but Rozemblit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Inc works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rozemblit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rozemblit scoring with some ground and pound.
Inc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rozemblit is one step ahead there.
Rozemblit pushes down on Inc's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inc looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rozemblit passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Inc dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Inc's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rozemblit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rozemblit lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Rozemblit.
Inc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Inc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rozemblit.
Inc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rozemblit pinned against the cage. Rozemblit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rozemblit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dick Inc is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Inc doesn't seem bothered though.
Inc misses with a body shot.
Jose Rozemblit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Inc misses
and Rozemblit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Inc thinking.
Inc swinging wildly here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rozemblit.
Rozemblit scoring well with a low kick there.
Inc misses with a hook. Rozemblit ducked under it nicely.
Rozemblit lands a head kick. Inc smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rozemblit throws a head kick that misses.
Rozemblit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Inc misses the target.
Inc takes a swing at Rozemblit's ribcage but misses.
Inc blocks a head kick by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit throws a head kick but Inc moves out of range.
Inc shoots in for a takedown but Rozemblit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rozemblit lands with a slapping head kick.
Rozemblit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rozemblit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Rozemblit misses.
Inc misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rozemblit manages to avoid it.
Rozemblit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inc was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozemblit.
Inc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Inc throws a hook but Rozemblit blocks it.
Rozemblit avoids the body shot from Inc.
Inc throws a low kick but Rozemblit avoids it.
Inc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rozemblit tries a low kick but Inc avoids it.
Inc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Inc shoots in looking for a takedown but Rozemblit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Inc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Inc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rozemblit does it's job there.
Rozemblit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Inc scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inc lands a nice shot to the body.
Inc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Inc.
Inc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rozemblit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Rozemblit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rozemblit checks a leg kick.
Rozemblit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Inc on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rozemblit really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Inc's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Inc throws a series of punches but Rozemblit avoids them all with ease.
Rozemblit misses with a double jab.
Inc avoids a kick to the body.
Rozemblit pushes Inc away with a front kick.
Inc drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rozemblit looking to control.
Rozemblit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Inc defends it easily.
Inc postures up and lands a big shot to Rozemblit's brow.
Inc postures up.
Our spies down at at ♛ Team Fight Club™ inform us that Rozemblit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rozemblit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Inc passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rozemblit is looking for a sweep.
Rozemblit is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Inc's best efforts.
Inc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rozemblit looking for submissions off his back.
Inc throwing shots but Rozemblit is blocking nicely.
Inc wants to pass the guard but Rozemblit is defending well.
Rozemblit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Inc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rozemblit sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inc wants to work for an arm triangle but Rozemblit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rozemblit gets back to full guard.
Inc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rozemblit's head.
Inc is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rozemblit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rozemblit has escaped and now he's on top!
Inc looking for a sweep. Not yet Inc, not yet.
Rozemblit trying to control but Inc is working from the bottom.
Jose Rozemblit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Inc's guard.
Rozemblit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Inc won't allow Rozemblit to pass to mount.
Rozemblit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rozemblit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Inc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Inc gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Inc is on top in guard.
Rozemblit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Inc escapes and throws Rozemblit's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Inc lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Inc cracks Rozemblit with a big elbow.
Inc throws a strike aimed at the side of Rozemblit's head but Rozemblit avoids it well.
Rozemblit is trying to improve his position.
Rozemblit is still trying to improve position.
Inc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rozemblit prevents Inc from moving into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rozemblit takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Inc is working Rozemblit over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Inc showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Inc 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 39:37
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 39:37
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Inc!
A relieved looking Dick Inc 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammarskjold comes to the cage accompanied by Rasmus på luffen - Luffarvisan. 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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290 lbs
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270 lbs
34 - 19 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfred Hammarskjold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer lands with a right hand.
It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut.
Meyer throws out a leg kick but Hammarskjold moves out of range and Meyer only half commits.
Meyer lands a head kick. Hammarskjold smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Meyer instigates a clinch.
Hammarskjold swings wildly with an uppercut but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammarskjold.
A hook to the body from Hammarskjold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer blocks an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Hammarskjold has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hammarskjold wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammarskjold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meyer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hammarskjold is keeping busy.
Hammarskjold lands a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hammarskjold just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meyer's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammarskjold.
It looks like Kurt Meyer has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold tries to throw a body punch but Meyer avoids it by throwing Hammarskjold back against the cage.
Hammarskjold throws a punch but it's blocked by Meyer.
Meyer scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammarskjold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Meyer.
Hammarskjold with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammarskjold fails to pull guard.
Hammarskjold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammarskjold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammarskjold swings wildly with an uppercut but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammarskjold blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Hammarskjold.
Meyer trying to stall but Hammarskjold improves his position.
Meyer lands with a short shot to the head.
Hammarskjold fails to pull guard.
Meyer blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer avoids a wild elbow strike from Hammarskjold.
Meyer lands an uppercut.
Meyer is pressed up against the cage. Hammarskjold has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meyer down to the mat. Meyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Hammarskjold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyer throws a head kick but Hammarskjold moves out of range.
Kurt Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammarskjold closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hammarskjold lands an elbow.
Hammarskjold tries to score with some ground and pound. Meyer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammarskjold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Meyer tries to get to full guard but Hammarskjold has control of the leg.
Hammarskjold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meyer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Meyer wants to control but Hammarskjold is keeping busy.
Hammarskjold is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hammarskjold.
Meyer tries to get to full guard but Hammarskjold has control of the leg.
Hammarskjold wants to control but Meyer is keeping him busy.
Hammarskjold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hammarskjold lands strikes from half guard.
That has opened up Kurt Meyer's cut even more.
Meyer keeping hold of Hammarskjold's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammarskjold is looking for a kimura but Meyer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammarskjold to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hammarskjold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meyer keeps working.
Meyer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Meyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammarskjold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammarskjold is working Meyer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammarskjold lands a couple of digs.
Kurt Meyer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kurt Meyer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alfred Hammarskjold!
Alfred Hammarskjold bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Miloshevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Hatred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miloshevich comes to the cage accompanied by Kosovskiy front. Hatred has chosen Soulfly - Pain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Zoran Miloshevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Hatred!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatred misses with a low kick.
Hatred darts in and clinches Miloshevich up against the cage.
Hatred working aggressively here.
I was talking to Miloshevich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hatred tries to break free but Miloshevich pushes him back against the cage.
Miloshevich blocks an uppercut.
Miloshevich misses with an elbow strike.
Hatred avoids the elbow strike from Miloshevich, against the cage.
Miloshevich lands an uppercut.
Miloshevich throws an elbow that misses.
Miloshevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miloshevich lands an elbow that stopped Hatred in his tracks for a moment.
Hatred tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miloshevich.
Hatred is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatred.
Hatred throws a punch but it's blocked by Miloshevich.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miloshevich.
It looks like Max Hatred has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miloshevich.
Hatred throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miloshevichs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miloshevich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hatred swings wildly with an uppercut but Miloshevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miloshevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hatred pushes Miloshevich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miloshevich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hatred walks away with a smile on his face. Miloshevich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miloshevich fails to land with a series of punches.
Hatred moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miloshevich lands a jab to the nose.
Hatred cracks the inside of Miloshevich's front leg.
Hatred clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miloshevich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatred's brow.
Hatred swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miloshevich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miloshevich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatred wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miloshevich has him pressed against the cage.
Hatred lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miloshevich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hatred works on Miloshevich's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hatred misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miloshevich throws an elbow but misses.
Hatred lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hatred misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Hatred.
Miloshevich throws an elbow but it misses.
Miloshevich misses with an elbow strike.
Hatred throws a head punch that misses.
Hatred swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miloshevich misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hatred takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miloshevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatred dodges an elbow strike from Miloshevich.
Hatred lands with a light punch inside.
Miloshevich has Hatred pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Miloshevich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hatred fails to land.
Hatred trying to control the position but instead, Miloshevich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hatred into the cage.
Hatred lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miloshevich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hatred can't find room to land a body shot as Miloshevich controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hatred's elbow.
Hatred presses Miloshevich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miloshevich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miloshevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hatred lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hatred avoids a wild elbow strike from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich is looking to control Hatred's arms but Hatred gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miloshevich has his back to the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatred lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hatred lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatred.
A right handed body shot lands from Hatred.
Stalling in the clinch from Miloshevich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatred avoids the elbow strike from Miloshevich, against the cage.
Hatred avoids a wild elbow strike from Miloshevich.
Hatred working aggressively here.
Miloshevich is stalling here.
Hatred dodges an elbow strike from Miloshevich.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miloshevich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatred's brow.
Still in the clinch, Hatred scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hatred throws a punch but it's blocked by Miloshevich.
Hatred takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hatred looking to slow down the pace here.
Miloshevich misses with an elbow over the top.
Miloshevich prevents a body shot from Hatred.
Miloshevich gets control of Hatred's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miloshevich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Miloshevich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hatred.
Hatred wants to pass the guard but Miloshevich is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatred accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Hatred dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Hatred's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hatred throws a head kick that misses.
Hatred throws a sloppy head kick and Miloshevich moves out of range easily.
Hatred tries to land a front kick but Miloshevich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hatred. That's going to slow Miloshevich down.
Miloshevich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
An inside leg kick from Hatred misses.
Hatred throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miloshevich takes one on the button.
Miloshevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miloshevich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hatred throws out a leg kick but Miloshevich moves out of range and Hatred only half commits.
Hatred tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miloshevich is able to avoid easily.
Hatred misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miloshevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatred throws out the jab.
Miloshevich cracks Hatred with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miloshevich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatred throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatred. Miloshevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatred misses with a straight right.
Miloshevich scores with a punch to the head.
Miloshevich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miloshevich checks a leg kick.
Miloshevich takes a swing at Hatred's ribcage but misses.
Hatred looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hatred misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich throws the left hand but Hatred avoids the punch easily.
Miloshevich tests Hatred's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Miloshevich.
A bone on bone clash there as Miloshevich blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatred fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miloshevich checks it well.
Hatred throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miloshevich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miloshevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatred keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hatred on the side of the head.
Good work by Miloshevich as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miloshevich checks it well.
Miloshevich blocks the body kick.
Miloshevich loads up on a big right hand but Hatred slips the punch.
Hatred lands a head shot.
Max Hatred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatred sizes up Miloshevich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Hatred finds it's way through Miloshevich's defenses.
Hatred scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hatred throws a leg kick which misses Miloshevich's front leg but catches the back leg as Miloshevich tries to avoid it.
Hatred throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatred throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatred misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Hatred.
Miloshevich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich moves out of range of the body kick.
Hatred swings for the body but Miloshevich moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miloshevich connects with a body shot that sends Hatred's belly button to the back.
Hatred fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miloshevich is out of range.
Miloshevich tries to bum rush Hatred with a series of wild strikes but Hatred uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miloshevich is looking to clinch.
Hatred throws a head kick that misses.
Hatred misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatred just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatred tried to score with a low kick but Miloshevich checks it.
Hatred lands with a nice body punch.
Hatred scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Hatred showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Hatred's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miloshevich fails to land with a series of punches.
Miloshevich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miloshevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatred loads up on a big right hand but Miloshevich slips the punch.
Hatred throws a body shot but no joy.
Miloshevich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatred darts in and clinches Miloshevich up against the cage.
Miloshevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miloshevich scores with a shot to the side of Hatred's head.
Hatred swings wildly with an uppercut but Miloshevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miloshevich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hatred walks away with a smile on his face. Miloshevich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miloshevich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatred takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatred lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hatred fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miloshevich.
Hatred swats away the attempt to clinch by Miloshevich.
Hatred avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatred throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miloshevich tests Hatred's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Hatred.
Miloshevich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miloshevich tries to clinch there but Hatred circles away.
Hatred avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatred swinging wildly here.
Hatred goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Hatred.
Hatred rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miloshevich counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatred tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miloshevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatred.
Miloshevich misses with a wild body shot.
Miloshevich clinches.
Hatred working aggressively here.
Hatred misses with the head strike.
Miloshevich throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hatred misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miloshevich lands an elbow inside that Hatred shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatred.
Max Hatred seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hatred takes an elbow to the temple.
Hatred swings wildly with an uppercut but Miloshevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hatred fails to land.
Hatred avoids the elbow strike from Miloshevich, against the cage.
Hatred throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hatred as Miloshevich tries to tie him up.
Hatred works on Miloshevich's body with a couple of short punches.
Hatred scores with a shot to the side of Miloshevich's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miloshevich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatred's brow.
Hatred misses with the head strike.
Hatred lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miloshevich backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miloshevich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miloshevich.
Miloshevich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich works on Hatred's body with a couple of short punches.
Miloshevich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hatred's efforts to push away.
Miloshevich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hatred breaks the clinch.
Miloshevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miloshevich is looking to clinch but Hatred is avoiding it.
Hatred connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hatred throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Miloshevich.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hatred misses with a low kick.
Miloshevich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hatred pushes Miloshevich up against the cage in a clinch.
Hatred tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miloshevich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Max Hatred just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Max Hatred's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hatred gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hatred tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miloshevich's elbow.
Miloshevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hatred blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hatred looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miloshevich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hatred avoids a wild elbow strike from Miloshevich.
Hatred misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miloshevich looking to slow down the pace here.
Miloshevich lands a shot to the body.
Hatred tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hatred blocks an elbow strike.
Hatred is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miloshevich throws an elbow that misses.
Miloshevich fails to pull guard.
Hatred lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hatred lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miloshevich or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hatred as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hatred as Miloshevich tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatred.
Hatred blocks an elbow strike.
Hatred lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miloshevich backwards.
Hatred tries to break free but Miloshevich pushes him back against the cage.
Hatred tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hatred.
Hatred trying to control the position but instead, Miloshevich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hatred into the cage.
Hatred makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miloshevich.
Hatred throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miloshevichs head.
Miloshevich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatred swings wildly with an uppercut but Miloshevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hatred misses with a punch on the inside.
Miloshevich pushes off an throws an elbow but Hatred leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hatred lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hatred.
Hatred misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hatred's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miloshevich throws a hook but Hatred blocks it.
Max Hatred seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatred swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatred throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miloshevich takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Miloshevich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hatred lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Zoran Miloshevich has been cut.
Hatred stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Max Hatred is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hatred wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miloshevich lands an elbow inside that Hatred shrugs off.
Miloshevich lands an elbow just above Hatred 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Miloshevich fails to land.
Miloshevich misses with an elbow strike.
Miloshevich lands a left hand.
Miloshevich throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich jumps guard but Hatred turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miloshevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hatred tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hatred blocks an elbow strike from Miloshevich.
Hatred working aggressively here.
Hatred misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoran Miloshevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatred dodges an elbow strike from Miloshevich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miloshevich throws an elbow that misses.
Hatred tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hatred avoids a wild elbow strike from Miloshevich.
Hatred blocks an uppercut.
Miloshevich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Hatred on the inside.
A short right from Hatred on the inside.
Miloshevich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoran Miloshevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatred misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hatred as the two fighters clinch.
Hatred tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miloshevich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hatred misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hatred misses with some punches.
Hatred swings wildly with an uppercut but Miloshevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Hatred comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hatred has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 36:40
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 37:40
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Hatred!
A less than humble Max Hatred misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allen Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Zanotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zanotto has chosen Ben Zanotto -by- Rancid as his entrance music. The key to victory for Allen Robinson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allen Robinson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Zanotto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zanotto moves away.
Zanotto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zanotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson misses with a straight right.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zanotto.
Zanotto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson 's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zanotto off to one side.
Zanotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson .
Zanotto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ben Zanotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zanotto connects with a nice looking jab.
Zanotto gets a takedown into half guard.
Zanotto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zanotto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Zanotto is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zanotto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanotto thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Robinson trying to control here.
Zanotto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Zanotto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zanotto with the ground and pound but Robinson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Robinson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Stockton Cardio that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zanotto is controlling him.
Zanotto looking to pass the guard.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Zanotto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zanotto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robinson has momentary wrist control but Zanotto slips an elbow through the middle.
Zanotto looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zanotto is pulling down on Robinson 's head. It's preventing any offense from Robinson , at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Zanotto has a closed guard, preventing Robinson from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zanotto holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ben Zanotto hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zanotto throws an off balance right hand
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robinson .
Robinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zanotto.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zanotto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zanotto is chipping away with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson struggling a bit here.
Robinson is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zanotto lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Zanotto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zanotto throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zanotto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robinson is rocked!
Zanotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson .
Zanotto lands an uppercut that drops Robinson ! Zanotto follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Oh Robinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big shot lands for Zanotto! That's hurt Robinson ! Will he recover? Zanotto fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Zanotto!
Ben Zanotto made sure to mention his sponsor, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Belton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamad comes into the arena with The Joker blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Juan Tamad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Belton !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamad throws a leg kick
and Belton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tamad's knee momentarily.
Belton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamad feints and then cracks Belton 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belton down.
Tamad lands with a shot to the body.
Belton takes a swing at Tamad's ribcage but misses.
Tamad throws a hook but Belton avoids it easily.
Tamad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Belton checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Tamad.
Jab from Belton .
Tamad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belton .
Tamad throws a leg kick
letting Belton counter with a right hand.
Tamad sizes up Belton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Tamad.
Belton cracks Tamad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tamad shoots in looking for a takedown but Belton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tamad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belton checks a leg kick.
Belton lands a jab to the nose.
Tamad checks a leg kick nicely.
Belton lands a nice looking body shot.
Belton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tamad.
Belton connects with an inside leg kick.
Belton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tamad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Belton throws out a leg kick but Tamad moves out of range and Belton only half commits.
Belton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tamad throws out the jab.
Belton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belton . Tamad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tamad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Tamad.
Tamad avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Tamad misses.
Tamad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tamad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been informed that Belton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Belton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tamad backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tamad counters with a takedown into side control.
Belton is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Tamad seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belton is trying to control Tamad's posture but Tamad avoids it.
An elbow from Tamad crashes against the mat.
Belton wants to control but Tamad postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamad working the ground and pound but Belton is defending the strikes.
Tamad wants to take a breather but Belton manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tamad.
Tamad throwing strikes from guard but Belton blocks nicely.
Belton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tamad's guard.
Belton wants to stand but Tamad has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tamad seems keen to control Belton 's posture.
Belton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belton tries to stand but Tamad is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Juan Tamad.
Belton misses with a low kick.
Tamad cracks the inside of Belton 's front leg.
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 Juan Tamad will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A big right from Tamad misses.
Juan Tamad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tamad stalks Belton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Belton 's face. Belton staggers backwards, shaken.
Belton throws a leg kick that misses.
Belton is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Belton finds it's way through Tamad's defenses.
Tamad steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belton . That one must have hurt.
A low kick from Tamad misses
and Belton counters with a thumping low kick.
Tamad throws a leg kick which misses Belton 's front leg but catches the back leg as Belton tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Tamad misses
and Belton counters with a stiff right hand.
Belton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tamad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamad misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tamad. Those never looked like landing.
Tamad tries to score with a low kick but Belton moves his leg out of the way.
Bill Belton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamad walks into a jab.
Tamad throws a low kick but Belton avoids it.
Belton misses the shot to the body.
Tamad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tamad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belton .
Belton just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belton manages to avoid it.
Tamad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tamad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belton .
Tamad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tamad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belton scoring well with a low kick there.
Tamad moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad throws a leg kick
and Belton counters with a right hand to the body.
Tamad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tamad.
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!
A low kick from Belton is predictable there
and Tamad counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tamad postures up in Belton 's guard and throws a big left but Belton blocks it.
Tamad looking to sit in guard and control but Belton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Belton stands up from Tamad's guard - Belton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Belton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamad wants to slow Belton down by chopping away at his legs.
Belton misses with a body kick.
Tamad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tamad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tamad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belton counters with a one-two to the body.
Belton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belton misses with a body shot.
Belton misses with a body shot.
Tamad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Belton in his tracks.
Tamad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belton .
Tamad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tamad scores with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Belton .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bill Belton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tamad.
Tamad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tamad looks to land a left hand but Belton moved out of range nicely.
Belton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tamad goes for a double leg but Belton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belton continues to drive forward.
Tamad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamad has Belton pressed against the cage, preventing Belton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Belton fakes the leg kick and cracks Tamad in the body.
Tamad throws a poor cross that misses
and Belton counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill Belton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tamad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belton moves forwards but Tamad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tamad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crunch! Belton slams his shin into Tamad's torso.
Belton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tamad. That did some damage!
Tamad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belton 's calf.
Belton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Belton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tamad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belton .
Tamad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tamad. That's going to slow Belton down.
Belton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tamad.
Belton moves away from the strike by Tamad.
Tamad throws a series of strikes that have Belton backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamad throws a leg kick
and Belton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tamad has time to react.
Belton misses with a straight left.
A head kick from Belton lands but Tamad takes it in his stride.
Tamad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tamad misses with a body shot.
Belton throws a low kick, looking for Tamad's leg but Tamad calmly moves out of range.
Belton tried to score with a low kick but Tamad checks it.
Belton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tamad on the side of the head.
Tamad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belton ducks under a wild hook from Tamad.
Tamad slips under a jab.
Tamad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belton .
Tamad misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tamad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tamad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tamad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belton throws the kick towards the body but Tamad avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Tamad.
A good leg kick by Belton .
Tamad throws a big shot that misses.
Belton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tamad momentarily.
Belton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tamad takes a step back to recover.
Belton lands with an uppercut that bounces Tamad off the cage and back into range.
Tamad needs to keep his hands up - Belton had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belton works the jab nicely.
Tamad connects with a high kick.
No luck for Tamad with that takedown attempt.
Tamad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tamad will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Belton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Belton misses.
Tamad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tamad throws a front kick aimed at Belton 's knee but Belton avoids it well.
Belton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tamad's head.
Tamad throws an off balance right hand
and Tamad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tamad misses with a straight left.
Tamad closes the distance and clinches up with Belton , looking for a takedown. Tamad pushes Belton against the cage but Belton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Tamad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamad moves out of range as Belton throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamad checks a leg kick nicely.
Belton throws a body kick that misses
and Tamad counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Belton 's guard now.
Belton wants to sweep here but Tamad controlling him for the moment.
Belton is trying to keep Tamad in close.
Tamad won't allow Belton to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tamad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Juan Tamad did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Belton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Belton misses with a leg kick
and Tamad counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Belton !
Belton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tamad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tamad throws an elbow but Belton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Belton is trying to get back to half guard.
Tamad working the strikes but Belton uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Belton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamad.
Belton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamad.
Belton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tamad trying to control from Belton 's half guard. Belton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Juan Tamad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belton has momentary wrist control but Tamad slips an elbow through the middle.
Tamad preventing the sweep.
Tamad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tamad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamad trying to control the position from guard on top but Belton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Juan Tamad wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tamad.
Bill Belton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by Tamad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Belton lands with a straight right. Tamad didn't see that one coming.
Tamad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tamad or perhaps it was just good defense by Belton , which made it look bad.
Belton tries to land a front kick but Tamad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belton wants it to stay on the feet.
Tamad checks the leg kick.
Tamad scores with a hook.
Tamad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Belton throws a wild body kick that Tamad sees coming a mile off.
Belton lands a jab to the head.
Belton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belton with a nice cross.
Tamad blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Belton .
Belton misses with a body kick.
Tamad misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamad throws a shot from downtown. Belton moves away and avoids it.
Belton lands with a shot to the body.
Tamad avoids the head kick by Belton .
Nice defenses there by Belton .
Tamad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belton .
Tamad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juan Tamad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belton throws a shot from downtown. Tamad moves away and avoids it.
Tamad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamad moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Belton does no damage.
Belton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juan Tamad.
I think Tamad 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 40:37
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 40:37
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 40:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Tamad!
Juan Tamad thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jt Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jt Colossus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colossus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Colossus slips under a jab.
A combination from Fenix does no damage.
Fenix connects with the punch.
Colossus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fenix's hands.
Fenix cracks Colossus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Colossus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colossus looks to throw the jab but Fenix is out of range.
Colossus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Colossus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colossus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colossus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colossus blocking some punches.
Colossus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colossus keeps control of Fenix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fenix.
Colossus prevents a body shot from Fenix.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Colossus as Fenix tries to tie him up.
Fenix holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Colossus misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Colossus.
Colossus has a couple of punches blocked by Fenix.
Fenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fenix is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Colossus is keeping busy.
Colossus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fenix is trying to break free.
Fenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Colossus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Colossus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Fenix takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Colossus on the inside.
Fenix stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fenix.
A right hand to the body from Colossus.
Colossus misses with a punch on the inside.
Colossus swings wildly with an uppercut but Fenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colossus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fenixs head.
Colossus throws a punch but it's blocked by Fenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenix.
Fenix has had enough of the clinch but Colossus keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Colossus fails to land.
Colossus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fenix working aggressively here.
Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Colossus.
Fenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fenix.
Colossus lands a body shot.
Colossus throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Colossus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fenix blocking some punches.
Colossus lands with a right to the head.
Colossus works on Fenix's body with a couple of short punches.
Fenix looks winded!
Colossus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Colossus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Colossus lands a nice uppercut.
Fenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colossus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colossus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fenix fails to land.
Colossus is leaning against Fenix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Colossus misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Colossus.
A head punch on the inside from Colossus fails to land.
Colossus pushes Fenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Colossus pushes Fenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Colossus scores with a shoulder strike.
Colossus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Colossus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colossus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fenix.
Colossus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fenix backwards.
Fenix is rocked!
Fenix blocks an uppercut.
Colossus drops Fenix onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fenix is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fenix is still on wobbly legs! Can Colossus finish him?
Colossus throws a big uppercut that drops Fenix! More strikes from Colossus and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fenix lies dazed against the cage as Colossus celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jt Colossus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jt Colossus made sure he mentioned Cripplers Corner, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Holyshit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shirahama comes into the arena with Fade To Black blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Holyshit's choice of entrance music: You're gonna die!. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenichi Shirahama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evander Holyshit!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyshit tries to land a leg kick but Shirahama saw it coming and moves away.
Holyshit misses with a left hand
and Shirahama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Holyshit's guard now.
Holyshit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shirahama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shirahama pushing down on Holyshit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holyshit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shirahama working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Holyshit's thigh. Holyshit counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Shirahama content to stall in guard here.
Shirahama wants to pass the guard but Holyshit is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit is pulling down on Shirahama's head to control his posture.
Shirahama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holyshit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Holyshit keeping full guard, as Shirahama tries to pass.
Holyshit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Evander Holyshit.
Holyshit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shirahama shoots in and bounces Holyshit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Holyshit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Holyshit wants to sweep here but Shirahama controlling him for the moment.
Shirahama looking to pass the guard.
Holyshit looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Evander Holyshit has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Holyshit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shirahama on the side of the head.
Shirahama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holyshit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shirahama's sensitive parts.
Holyshit stuffs the takedown.
Shirahama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holyshit. Holyshit obviously looking to wear him down.
Evander Holyshit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holyshit swings for the body but Shirahama moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Holyshit.
Holyshit throws a leg kick
and Shirahama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama walks into a stiff left hand from Holyshit.
Holyshit misses with a low kick.
Holyshit throws a leg kick
so Shirahama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holyshit working a defensive guard here.
Shirahama being controlled here momentarily.
Holyshit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyshit keeping moving, preventing Shirahama from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holyshit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evander Holyshit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A low kick from Holyshit is predictable there
and Shirahama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirahama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holyshit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holyshit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shirahama postures up in Holyshit's guard and throws a big left but Holyshit blocks it.
Holyshit is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holyshit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shirahama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shirahama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shirahama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holyshit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shirahama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holyshit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit controlling Shirahama's posture.
Shirahama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holyshit is keeping the position for now.
Shirahama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shirahama lands a couple of elbows.
Kenichi Shirahama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shirahama throws a big right hand that misses.
Shirahama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shirahama scoring with some ground and pound.
Shirahama is in close to Holyshit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit 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.
Holyshit is controlling Shirahama's posture.
Shirahama throws a big elbow that misses.
Shirahama is looking to work some ground and pound but Holyshit has wrist control.
Shirahama is looking to advance position but Holyshit has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyshit tries to control but Shirahama wriggling away.
Shirahama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shirahama is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Holyshit.
Holyshit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Holyshit content just to control the position here.
Shirahama is working to get back to half guard.
Holyshit scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Holyshit looking to control but Shirahama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shirahama is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shirahama is working hard here to advance position.
Holyshit looking to control but Shirahama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shirahama is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shirahama wants to control but Holyshit is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyshit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shirahama slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Shirahama dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holyshit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Holyshit misses
and Shirahama counters with a takedown into side control.
Holyshit is trying to improve his position.
Holyshit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
An elbow from Shirahama crashes against the mat.
Shirahama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shirahama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Holyshit is looking for a sweep.
Holyshit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shirahama off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit trying to control momentarily.
Holyshit slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Shirahama is in bad spot here.
Holyshit lands shots from the back.
Shirahama rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shirahama moves into full guard.
Holyshit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shirahama wants to improve his position but instead Holyshit has moved into half guard.
Holyshit prevents Shirahama from improving his position.
Holyshit is looking to take a break and control but Shirahama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shirahama moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyshit wants to control from the top but Shirahama keeps moving.
Shirahama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holyshit is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit trying to control but Shirahama is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Evander Holyshit was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Holyshit throws a body kick that misses.
Shirahama has his takedown stuffed
and Holyshit counters with a left to the body.
Shirahama closes the distance and clinches up with Holyshit, looking for a takedown. Shirahama pushes Holyshit against the cage but Holyshit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holyshit throws a hook to the side of Shirahama's head but Shirahama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holyshit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holyshit. That's going to slow Shirahama down.
Holyshit misses with a jab to the body
and Shirahama counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holyshit wants to improve his position but Shirahama is controlling well.
Shirahama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyshit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Holyshit won't allow Shirahama to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyshit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holyshit is looking for a sweep. Shirahama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kenichi Shirahama did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Shirahama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holyshit digs a good hook to Shirahama's body.
Holyshit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Evander Holyshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holyshit scores with a nice body kick.
Shirahama shoots and misses
and Holyshit counters with a low kick, right behind Shirahama 's knee.
Holyshit dips to his left and cracks Shirahama with an uppercut!
Shirahama takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Shirahama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holyshit misses with a low kick.
Holyshit throws the kick towards the body but Shirahama avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit gets caught flat footed, as Shirahama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Holyshit has control of Shirahama's left arm, preventing Shirahama from doing any damage.
Shirahama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Holyshit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shirahama throwing strikes but missing.
Shirahama stopping the sweep attempt from Holyshit.
Shirahama is in close to Holyshit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama throws a big right hand that misses.
Holyshit working a defensive guard here.
Shirahama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holyshit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holyshit is on top in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Holyshit working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyshit is stalling in the full guard.
Holyshit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shirahama has his foot on Holyshit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holyshit works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit wants to control from the top but Shirahama keeps moving.
Holyshit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shirahama wants to improve his position but instead Holyshit has moved into half guard.
Shirahama is looking to control Holyshit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shirahama avoid being mounted?
Shirahama is trying to get back to full guard.
Holyshit wants to pass the guard but Shirahama is defending well.
Shirahama is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shirahama's head.
Shirahama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holyshit passes into side control, despite Shirahama's attempt to control the position.
Shirahama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Holyshit in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shirahama tries to improve position but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyshit landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shirahama sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Holyshit moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyshit dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Holyshit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shirahama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holyshit misses with a low kick.
Shirahama moves out of range of the strikes.
Holyshit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holyshit tries to score with a low kick but Shirahama moves his leg out of the way.
Shirahama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holyshit.
Holyshit tries to bum rush Shirahama with a series of wild strikes but Shirahama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Shirahama.
Holyshit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shirahama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Holyshit's guard now.
Holyshit keeping full guard, as Shirahama tries to pass.
Holyshit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shirahama content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shirahama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holyshit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shirahama is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Holyshit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyshit keeping moving, preventing Shirahama from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shirahama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shirahama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holyshit tries to avoid it but Shirahama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holyshit to the ground. Holyshit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shirahama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holyshit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shirahama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holyshit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Holyshit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holyshit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holyshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Shirahama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holyshit. Shirahama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holyshit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shirahama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holyshit to the mat! Holyshit manages to get full guard.
Shirahama tries to free his leg and advance position but Holyshit is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holyshit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shirahama passes Holyshit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evander Holyshit.
I think Holyshit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evander Holyshit!
Evander Holyshit is the new heavyweight champion!
Evander Holyshit decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Custer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sonny Corleone's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Corleone!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer looks to land a right hand but Corleone moved out of range.
Corleone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corleone lands a body shot.
Custer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Custer misses.
Custer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Custer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Custer throws a strike but Corleone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Custer trying to control but Corleone is working from the bottom.
Custer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Custer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Custer throws a big right hand that misses.
Corleone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Custer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Corleone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Corleone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Custer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Custer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Custer!
The strikes coming from Custer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Custer scoring with punches and elbows.
Custer wants to control but Corleone is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Custer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Custer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corleone keeps working.
Custer lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corleone keeps working.
Custer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
It looks like Sonny Corleone has been cut.
Custer is trying to ground and pound but Corleone uses the momentary lack of control by Custer to regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Custer'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.
Custer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Custer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Corleone is looking for a sweep. Custer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Custer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Custer.
Corleone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Custer pulls his head out easily.
Corleone trying to control but Custer postures up.
Custer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer dominating with strikes here.
Corleone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Custer landing shots from mount.
Corleone is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Custer! Corleone is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesse Custer!
A relieved looking Jesse Custer 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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