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Hilo Fight 157 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heath Chappell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La Tigre Munanaposa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munanaposa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm an Adult Now kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heath Chappell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, La Tigre Munanaposa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munanaposa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chappell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chappell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chappell rushes Munanaposa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chappell misses with a knee to the head.
Chappell crunches a lovely knee into Munanaposa's ribcage.
Chappell breaks from the clinch.
Munanaposa darts in looking for a takedown but Chappell gets double underhooks and turns Munanaposa into the cage.
Chappell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chappell with a knee to the head.
Chappell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Munanaposa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Heath Chappell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of La Tigre Munanaposa.
Chappell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Munanaposa.
Chappell is trying to break the clinch but Munanaposa has him pressed against the cage.
Munanaposa gets control of Chappell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Munanaposa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Munanaposa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chappell manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munanaposa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chappell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munanaposa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chappell scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Munanaposa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chappell tries to avoid it but Munanaposa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chappell to the ground. Chappell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Heath Chappell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chappell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Munanaposa.
Munanaposa has his takedown stuffed
and Chappell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Munanaposa closes the distance and clinches up with Chappell, looking for a takedown. Munanaposa pushes Chappell against the cage but Chappell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chappell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Munanaposa is rocked!
Chappell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Munanaposa.
Munanaposa is still on wobbly legs! Can Chappell finish him?
Chappell thows a body kick. Munanaposa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chappell rushes Munanaposa and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munanaposa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chappell.
Chappell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Munanaposa blocks it with crossed arms.
Munanaposa seems to have recovered his senses.
Munanaposa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Munanaposa pulls guard effortlessly.
Chappell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Munanaposa's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chappell is aware though and is defending well.
Chappell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Munanaposa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chappell has managed to get both his arms back between Munanaposa's legs - danger averted.
Chappell stopping the sweep attempt from Munanaposa.
Chappell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Munanaposa's guard.
Munanaposa looking to control.
Chappell wants to stand but Munanaposa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Munanaposa working for a triangle but Chappell defends it easily.
Chappell wants to stand but Munanaposa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chappell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Munanaposa, up you get!
Munanaposa closes the distance and clinches up with Chappell, looking for a takedown. Munanaposa pushes Chappell against the cage but Chappell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
La Tigre Munanaposa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chappell forces Munanaposa back against the cage and clinches.
Chappell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chappell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Munanaposa is defending well for now.
Chappell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chappell wants to break free but Munanaposa has control.
Munanaposa keeps control of Chappell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chappell tries to land a knee to the head but Munanaposa blocks with his arms.
Munanaposa drags the fight down to the ground.
Munanaposa is trying to keep Chappell in close.
Chappell wanted to stand there but Munanaposa had control of the position.
Munanaposa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Munanaposa tries to strike from the bottom.
Chappell is looking to stand up but Munanaposa won't let him.
Munanaposa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Munanaposa lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Munanaposa told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munanaposa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chappell frees his head nicely. Oh but Munanaposa has switched to an armbar! Chappell is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). La Tigre Munanaposa!
La Tigre Munanaposa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Menchaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Hagush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mitchell Menchaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ruslan Hagush!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagush avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Menchaka misses with a low kick.
Menchaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Hagush with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Menchaka to score with a decent uppercut.
Menchaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hagush closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Menchaka to the mat! Menchaka manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Menchaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Hagush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hagush throwing strikes from guard but Menchaka blocks nicely.
Menchaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Menchaka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hagush wants to control from the top but Menchaka keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagush throwing strikes but missing.
Menchaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Hagush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Menchaka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hagush wants to hold on but Menchaka pushes him away.
Hagush holds of for dear life.
Menchaka wants to control the pace but Hagush is squirming around nicely.
Menchaka avoids the attempt from Hagush to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Menchaka misses with a head shot.
Hagush is looking to get to half guard.
Menchaka looking to control but Hagush is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Menchaka sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Menchaka controlling from mount.
Hagush tries to hold on but Menchaka pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka controlling from mount.
Menchaka trying to control but Hagush is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hagush keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hagush wants to hold on but Menchaka pushes him away.
Menchaka looking to control but Hagush is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagush keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hagush wants to get back to his feet.
Hagush is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hagush is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hagush regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menchaka controlling the pace.
Hagush is staying active underneath Menchaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mitchell Menchaka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hagush takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Menchaka misses with a low kick.
Hagush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Menchaka tries to avoid it but Hagush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Menchaka to the ground. Menchaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hagush forces Menchaka back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Menchaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hagush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Menchaka is pressed up against the cage. Hagush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Menchaka down to the mat. Menchaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mitchell Menchaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Hagush.
Menchaka connects with a body shot that sends Hagush's belly button to the back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hagush.
Hagush misses with a wild body shot.
Hagush tries to clinch up but Menchaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut there from Menchaka.
Menchaka throws a body punch but Hagush moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Menchaka's waist but Menchaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hagush off to one side.
Hagush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Menchaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hagush somewhat.
Menchaka looks to land a combination but Hagush avoids it well.
Hagush rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Menchaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hagush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menchaka.
Menchaka is looking to wear down Hagush with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Menchaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Hagush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Menchaka as he jumps to the side.
Menchaka misses with a body shot.
Menchaka tries to land a front kick but Hagush steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hagush shoots in but Menchaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hagush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menchaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Hagush.
Hagush shoots in for a double leg but Menchaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Menchaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hagush.
Nice shot lands for Menchaka.
Menchaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hagush gets a double leg takedown into Menchaka's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menchaka controlling the position.
Hagush throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hagush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hagush throws a big elbow that misses.
Menchaka trying to keep a closed guard but Hagush is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Menchaka keeping moving, preventing Hagush from controlling successfully.
Hagush stopping the sweep attempt from Menchaka.
Menchaka is working hard here to advance position.
Hagush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Menchaka's head.
Ruslan Hagush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menchaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menchaka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagush throws a big elbow that misses.
Hagush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Menchaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hagush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Menchaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hagush throws a big right hand that misses.
Menchaka trying to control the position.
Menchaka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hagush is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hagush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menchaka is keeping the position for now.
Menchaka has control of Hagush's left arm, preventing Hagush from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mitchell Menchaka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Menchaka.
Hagush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Menchaka's waist but Menchaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hagush off to one side.
Hagush sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hagush closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Menchaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menchaka controlling the position for now.
Menchaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hagush.
Hagush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hagush not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menchaka trying to control here.
Hagush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menchaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hagush.
Hagush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Menchaka defending well though.
Hagush thows a huge punch but Menchaka dodges it nicely.
Menchaka is trying to maintain the position but Hagush is very close to passing his half guard.
Hagush seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hagush lands with a punch from half guard.
Hagush prevents Menchaka from improving his position.
Hagush is stalling here. Menchaka is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hagush seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Menchaka has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hagush struggling a bit here.
Ruslan Hagush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagush tries to improve position but can't.
Menchaka moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hagush is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hagush manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hagush is looking for a sweep. Menchaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagush is controlling Menchaka's trapped leg to prevent Menchaka from advancing to side control.
Hagush is staying active underneath Menchaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Menchaka is thwarting Hagush's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hagush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Menchaka pinned against the cage. Menchaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Menchaka lands a jab to Hagush's midsection.
Menchaka catches Hagush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mitchell Menchaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Hagush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Menchaka's waist but Menchaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hagush off to one side.
Mitchell Menchaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Hagush.
Hagush shoots for a double leg takedown but Menchaka sprawls well. He's pushed Hagush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Menchaka connects with a body shot that sends Hagush's belly button to the back.
Hagush tries to clinch but Menchaka moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Menchaka.
Menchaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Menchaka tries to score with a low kick but Hagush moves his leg out of the way.
Menchaka scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hagush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hagush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hagush.
Hagush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hagush misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menchaka lands a head shot.
Menchaka stalks Hagush and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hagush's face. Hagush staggers backwards, shaken.
Hagush shoots in for a takedown but Menchaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Mitchell Menchaka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Menchaka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Menchaka!
In his post fight interview, Mitchell Menchaka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georg Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Overkill as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georg Scott!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Thomas's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Scott sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scott fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thomas misses with a combination
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Scott.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas lands with a hook. Scott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Georg Scott has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Scott off the cage and back into range.
Thomas tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas throws a push kick but Scott slaps the foot to one side.
Scott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scott prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scott after a bit of a struggle.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Scott manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Scott is trying to keep an underhook but Thomas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold.
Scott is trying to stand up here but Thomas is controlling him well.
Scott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scott won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scott tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georg Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
JJ Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas works over Scott's head and body with a nice combination.
JJ Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
Scott manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scott dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Thomas working a defensive guard but Scott manages to pass into side control anyway.
Scott taking a break here but Thomas is having none of it and regains half guard.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thomas can't get the takedown.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scott after a bit of a struggle.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
Scott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scott's guard.
Scott trying to strike off his back.
Scott keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas trying to move into half guard but instead Scott has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Scott wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Georg Scott'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. This is the final round!
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Scott takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like JJ Thomas has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Thomas both land. Nice combination.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
Scott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scott.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Scott scores with a head kick. Thomas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas cracks Scott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scott connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scott throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Scott throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scott has time to react.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
JJ Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Scott.
Scott throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
A combination from Scott does no damage.
Nice shot by Thomas.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott tries to clinch
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Scott.
Scott shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
JJ Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georg Scott.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scott sprawls well. Scott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
Georg Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas 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.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georg Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Thomas!
JJ Thomas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Georg Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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168 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson avoids the body shot from Aoki .
Shinya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevenson's waist but Stevenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aoki off to one side.
Aoki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
Aoki shoots in and bounces Stevenson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stevenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson is striking from the bottom but Aoki uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Stevenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevenson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Stevenson is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Stevenson is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount!
Aoki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stevenson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stevenson and Aoki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to control but Aoki postures up.
Aoki advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki with the ground and pound from mount.
Aoki looking to control but Stevenson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stevenson wants to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Stevenson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stevenson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Aoki 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stevenson is trying to control Aoki 's posture but Aoki avoids it.
Aoki working the ground and pound.
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stevenson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stevenson is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working away.
Stevenson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.
Aoki dives in for a single leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stevenson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aoki tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevenson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stevenson keeps control of Aoki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the side of Aoki 's head.
Aoki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stevenson is defending well.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Stevenson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aoki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stevenson lands a right hand.
Stevenson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aoki .
Stevenson slows down the pace here.
Aoki misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson leaning against his opponent.
Aoki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stevenson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aoki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aoki shoots in but no luck this time.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aoki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stevenson lands a high kick!
It looks like Shinya Aoki has been cut.
Stevenson moves forwards but Aoki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a nice looking body shot.
Aoki takes one to the chin there.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevenson but Stevenson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aoki throws a sloppy body shot
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aoki .
Stevenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aoki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevenson defends well and Aoki ends up having to push Stevenson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stevenson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stevenson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Stevenson manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stevenson scores with a shoulder strike.
Stevenson lands with a short shot to the head.
Aoki looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Stevenson.
Stevenson lands with a light punch inside.
Aoki is rocked!
Stevenson lands an elbow inside that Aoki shrugs off.
Aoki is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him?
Stevenson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stevenson pushes Aoki against the cage. Stevenson is working some dirty boxing. Stevenson pushes off with a quick right hook! Aoki goes down! Aoki tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stevenson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bear Stevenson!
Bear Stevenson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc., into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pimbo Tights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Planck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tights comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Gon Knock You Out!. Pimbo Tights could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Max Planck's chin.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pimbo Tights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Max Planck!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Planck shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tights is trying to defend but Planck finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Planck is controlling the pace.
Planck is looking to take a break and control but Tights is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Planck is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Max Planck wasn't active enough on the ground.
Planck tries to keep at a distance but Tights has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tights with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tights fails to land.
Planck tries for a takedown but Tights manages to get underhooks.
Tights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tights misses with a knee to the head.
Tights throws an elbow but it misses.
Tights tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tights lands a knee to the body.
Tights putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Planck in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tights lands a hook that snaps the head of Planck backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tights has a couple of punches blocked by Planck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Tights.
Our sources have told us that Tights has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A shot in the inside from Tights.
Tights lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tights lands a body punch in the clinch.
Planck looks winded!
Knees to the body from Tights.
Tights landing knees to the head.
Tights creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Planck's defenses.
Tights trying to land knees to the body.
Tights tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tights lands with a right to the head.
Planck has Tights pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tights manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Planck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tights to keep the fight standing.
Pimbo Tights has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Planck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tights working Planck over with knees to the body.
Tights lands a nice knee to the body.
Tights is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Planck is defending well for now.
Tights lands a hook that snaps the head of Planck backwards.
Tights misses with a knee strike.
Tights lands a right hand.
Planck avoids the elbow strike from Tights, against the cage.
Planck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tights lands a nice knee to the body.
Tights lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tights lands a damaging elbow.
Tights working Planck over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tights.
Tights lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tights landing knees to the body.
Tights creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Planck's defenses.
Tights lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tights fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tights throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tights just misses with a elbow thrown towards Planck's brow.
Tights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tights missing with knees to the body.
Tights is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tights lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pimbo Tights dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Planck throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tights tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Planck is in Tights's guard.
Planck prevents Tights from getting back to his feet.
Planck controlling from the top position.
Planck trying to control but Tights is working from the bottom.
Tights is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Planck can do to turn this around?
Planck controls from within his opponent's guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Planck hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jab, jab by Tights - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Planck moves out of range of the strikes.
Tights throws a lazy right hand but Planck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tights darts in and clinches Planck up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tights.
Tights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Planck tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tights lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pimbo Tights has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tights misses with the head strike.
Come on Planck - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Tights.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Planck.
Tights scores a nice knee to the body.
Tights with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tights trying to land knees to the body.
Tights makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tights swings wildly with an uppercut but Planck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tights lands an elbow inside that Planck shrugs off.
Tights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tights with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tights misses with some punches.
Planck dodges an elbow strike from Tights.
Planck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tights.
Tights lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Max Planck has been cut.
Planck is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tights landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tights tries to land knees in the clinch but Planck avoids the damage to the body.
Tights tries to land knees in the clinch but Planck avoids the damage to the body.
Tights landing knees to the body.
Planck is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tights lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tights lands a nice knee to the body.
Tights tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tights landing knees to the body.
Tights with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Tights scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tights digs a right hand into Planck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Planck's gas tank.
Tights throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plancks head.
Tights lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Planck backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tights lands a knee to the head.
Planck is rocked!
Tights unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Planck! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tights is unloading with more strikes now! Planck drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pimbo Tights!
Pimbo Tights decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Zuckerkorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Zuckerkorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuckerkorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuckerkorn defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Zuckerkorn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock scores with a jab.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Zuckerkorn scores with a nice right hand.
Zuckerkorn throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Zuckerkorn ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that Zuckerkorn avoids nicely.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Zuckerkorn's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuckerkorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zuckerkorn's hands.
Zuckerkorn scores with a jab.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Zuckerkorn circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamrock.
Zuckerkorn is rocked!
Zuckerkorn dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Zuckerkorn's head and hops out.
Zuckerkorn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shamrock backs up against the cage.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuckerkorn looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Oh Zuckerkorn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zuckerkorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuckerkorn.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Zuckerkorn avoids the punch easily.
Zuckerkorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zuckerkorn seems to have got his legs back now.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Zuckerkorn misses
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shamrock throws a big uppercut that drops Zuckerkorn! More strikes from Shamrock and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zuckerkorn lies dazed against the cage as Shamrock celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Shamrock!
Bobby Shamrock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lundgrenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolph Lundgrenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Hagen!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgrenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hagen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lundgrenson misses with a hook. Hagen ducked under it nicely.
Hagen moves away from the strike by Lundgrenson.
Hagen throws an overhand right that lands on Lundgrenson's shoulder, as Lundgrenson tries to avoid the shot.
Lundgrenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lundgrenson misses with an uppercut
and Hagen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hagen walks into a left hand.
Lundgrenson misses with a hook. Hagen ducked under it nicely.
Hagen rushes Lundgrenson and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Hagen.
The referee calls for Hagen to work.
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!
Lundgrenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hagen tries to throw a body punch but Lundgrenson avoids it by throwing Hagen back against the cage.
Lundgrenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hagen.
Hagen misses with a punch to the body.
Hagen gets through Lundgrenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lundgrenson.
Hagen blocks a body shot from Lundgrenson.
Lundgrenson misses with the head strike.
Hagen blocks an uppercut.
Hagen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lundgrenson taking a breather.
Hagen digs a right hand underneath Lundgrenson's ribcage. Lundgrenson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lundgrenson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Hagen.
Hagen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lundgrenson backwards.
Hagen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lundgrenson backwards.
Lundgrenson is trying to break the clinch but Hagen has him pressed against the cage.
Hagen digs a right hand into Lundgrenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lundgrenson's gas tank.
Hagen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hagen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hagen lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen cracks Lundgrenson with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Hagen as the two fighters clinch.
Hagen blocks an uppercut.
Hagen lands a shoulder strike.
Hagen lands an uppercut.
Hagen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lundgrenson can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hagen digs a right hand into Lundgrenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lundgrenson's gas tank.
Hagen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lundgrenson backwards.
I was talking to Lundgrenson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lundgrenson trying to stall but Hagen improves his position.
Hagen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lundgrenson taking a breather.
Hagen blocks an uppercut.
Hagen lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hagen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hagen.
Lundgrenson takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Dolph Lundgrenson has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Hagen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Hagen.
Hagen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hagen pushes Lundgrenson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hagen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hagen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hagen has Lundgrenson pushed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Hagen.
Lundgrenson takes a shot to the head.
Hagen is stalling here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hagen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hagen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hagen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lundgrenson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Hagen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hagen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lundgrenson taking a breather.
Hagen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lundgrenson backwards.
Hagen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lundgrensons head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hagen.
Hagen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hagen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lundgrenson is rocked!
Hagen scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Lundgrenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hagen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lundgrenson.
A right handed body shot lands from Hagen.
Hagen is leaning against Lundgrenson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hagen lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hagen works on Lundgrenson's body with a couple of short punches.
Lundgrenson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hagen lands with a left to the head.
Hagen cracks Lundgrenson with a nice body shot.
Hagen is leaning against Lundgrenson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hagen works on Lundgrenson's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Hagen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dolph Lundgrenson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hagen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lundgrenson right on the button. Lundgrenson goes down! Hagen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hagen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Hagen!
An out of breath Lars Hagen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Valenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Povetkin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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169 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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178 lbs
30 - 14 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lorenzo Valenta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Povetkin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valenta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Povetkin swivels and escapes.
Valenta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Povetkin manages to avoid it.
Valenta throws a low kick, looking for Povetkin's leg but Povetkin calmly moves out of range.
Valenta throws a body shot but no joy.
Povetkin with a jab.
Valenta is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Povetkin.
Valenta takes a swing at Povetkin's ribcage but misses.
Povetkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Povetkin looks to throw the jab but Valenta is out of range.
Povetkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valenta looks to score with a jab to the body but Povetkin is just out of range.
Povetkin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Povetkin as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Povetkin does no damage.
Lorenzo Valenta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Povetkin. That snapped Valenta's head back.
Valenta walks into a left hand.
Povetkin swinging wildly here.
Povetkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Valenta dives in and grabs Povetkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Povetkin pushes down on Valenta's head and hops out.
Valenta connects with a leg kick. Povetkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valenta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valenta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin throws a series of punches but Valenta moves out of range.
Valenta throws a body punch but Povetkin moves out of range.
Povetkin throws a right hand that Valenta ducks under and follows up with a left that Valenta also avoids with ease.
Valenta lands with a shot to the body.
Povetkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Povetkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valenta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valenta lands the left hand.
Povetkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valenta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valenta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Povetkin is out of range and Valenta settles back down.
Valenta lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Valenta misses
and Povetkin counters with a thumping low kick.
Valenta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valenta 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.
Povetkin scores with a jab to the body.
Povetkin tried to score with a low kick but Valenta checks it.
Valenta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Povetkin can pounce on him.
Valenta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valenta is looking to wear down Povetkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A clash of legs there as Povetkin blocks the low kick.
Valenta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Povetkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Povetkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenta misses with a body shot.
Povetkin avoids the body shot from Valenta.
Valenta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Valenta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Povetkin looks to land a right hand but Valenta moved out of range.
Valenta lunges at Povetkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Povetkin's hand.
Valenta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valenta is looking to score with low kicks.
Povetkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Povetkin throws a right hand that Valenta ducks under and follows up with a left that Valenta also avoids with ease.
Povetkin misses with a looping left.
Valenta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Povetkin manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Povetkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Povetkin misses with a looping left.
Valenta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valenta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Povetkin moves away.
Valenta throws the kick towards the body but Povetkin avoids it.
Povetkin is looking to slow Valenta down with leg kicks.
Povetkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Povetkin throws a series of punches but Valenta avoids them all with ease.
Valenta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alexander Povetkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Povetkin cracks Valenta with an open hand slap.
Alexander Povetkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valenta lands a nice hook to Povetkin's body. Povetkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Povetkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Valenta is just out of range.
Valenta throws a looping overhand right but Povetkin ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Povetkin blocks the leg kick.
Valenta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Povetkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Povetkin throws a chopping leg kick but Valenta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valenta throws a body punch but Povetkin moves out of range.
Povetkin misses with a wild body shot.
Povetkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Povetkin.
Alexander Povetkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valenta dodges the punch combination from Povetkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valenta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valenta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Povetkin misses with a two punch combination.
Povetkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valenta.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valenta, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valenta throws a low kick but Povetkin moves out of range easily.
Valenta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Povetkin misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Povetkin blocks the low kick.
Povetkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valenta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valenta gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Valenta throws a strike aimed at the side of Povetkin's head but Povetkin avoids it well.
Valenta working the ground and pound but Povetkin is defending the strikes.
Povetkin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Povetkin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Valenta is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Povetkin keeps working.
Valenta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Povetkin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Povetkin is looking to stand up but Valenta isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valenta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Povetkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valenta takes a swing at Povetkin's ribcage but misses.
Valenta jabs at Povetkin's body.
Valenta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Povetkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Valenta.
Povetkin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Povetkin looks to land a left hand but Valenta moved out of range nicely.
Valenta tries to clinch up
and Povetkin counters with a good low kick that Valenta was not able to check.
Povetkin scores with a one two! Valenta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Povetkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valenta misses with an uppercut. Povetkin saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Povetkin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valenta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valenta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valenta pushes Povetkin away with a front kick.
Valenta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Povetkin.
Valenta thuds a left hand into Povetkin's body.
Valenta looks to score with a jab to the body but Povetkin is just out of range.
Povetkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Povetkin.
Povetkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Povetkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Valenta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valenta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valenta clinches up with Povetkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Povetkin is trying to force a seperation but Valenta has the dominant position.
Povetkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valenta misses with a low kick as Povetkin jumps back.
Valenta moves out of range as Povetkin strikes.
Valenta swings for the body but Povetkin moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Povetkin.
Valenta throws a head kick that misses.
Valenta throws a leg kick that is checked
and Povetkin counters with a straight right hand.
Valenta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Povetkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Povetkin scores with a hook.
Valenta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Povetkin.
Povetkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Valenta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Povetkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valenta scrambles back to his feet.
Povetkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valenta feints a jab promting Povetkin to slip. Valenta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Povetkin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Povetkin misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Povetkin's calf.
Valenta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Povetkin.
Jab, jab by Valenta - just one landing.
Valenta throws a front kick aimed at Povetkin's knee but Povetkin avoids it well.
Povetkin missing with a left hand there. Valenta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valenta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Povetkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valenta.
Valenta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valenta shoots for a takedown but Povetkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Povetkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Alexander Povetkin just about did enough to take it.
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.
Povetkin ducks under a wild hook from Valenta.
Valenta looks to land a body kick but Povetkin moved away.
Povetkin avoids the body shot from Valenta.
Povetkin slips a jab from Valenta.
Valenta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Povetkin.
Valenta misses with a wild body shot.
Valenta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a leg kick but Valenta checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valenta is defended easily by Povetkin.
Povetkin avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valenta.
Povetkin scores with a jab. Valenta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Povetkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Valenta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Valenta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valenta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valenta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Povetkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Povetkin pulls Valenta in close to his closed guard and prevents Valenta from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Povetkin wants to get back to his feet but Valenta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Povetkin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Povetkin ducks under a wild hook from Valenta.
Povetkin takes a swing at Valenta's ribcage but misses.
Valenta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Valenta throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Povetkin misses the target.
Valenta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valenta takes a swing at Povetkin's ribcage but misses.
Povetkin throws a hook to the side of Valenta's head but Valenta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Valenta blocks the low kick.
Valenta throws a leg kick but Povetkin moved away.
Povetkin misses with a straight left.
Valenta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Povetkin's waist but Povetkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valenta off to one side.
Valenta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Povetkin lands.
Povetkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Povetkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Valenta's head.
Valenta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Povetkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Povetkin as Valenta shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Valenta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Povetkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valenta has time to react.
Povetkin blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valenta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Povetkin.
Povetkin tests Valenta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Povetkin stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alexander Povetkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Valenta lands a leg kick that knocks Povetkin off balance momentarily.
Valenta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Povetkin manages to avoid it.
Valenta thumps Povetkin with a low kick.
Povetkin scores with the left hand. Valenta knows he should have avoided that one.
Povetkin throws out a leg kick but Valenta moves out of range and Povetkin only half commits.
Valenta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A bone on bone clash there as Valenta blocks the leg kick.
Valenta loads up on a big right hand but Povetkin slips the punch.
Valenta fails with the takedown.
Povetkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valenta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valenta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valenta.
Povetkin stalks Valenta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valenta's face. Valenta staggers backwards, shaken.
Valenta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valenta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valenta looks to land a left hand but Povetkin moved out of range nicely.
Valenta shoots for a takedown but Povetkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valenta takes a swing at Povetkin's ribcage but misses.
Valenta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lorenzo Valenta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valenta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valenta misses the body punch
enabling Povetkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Valenta with a hook.
Povetkin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Povetkin holds on and takes a little breather.
Povetkin controls Valenta momentarily but Valenta frees himself.
Lorenzo Valenta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valenta won't allow Povetkin to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenta advances to half guard.
Valenta trying to control from half guard but Povetkin is working away.
Valenta throwing shots but Povetkin is blocking nicely.
Valenta trying to advance position but Povetkin counters by regaining guard.
Valenta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valenta won't allow Povetkin to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenta throws a big elbow that misses.
Valenta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Povetkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valenta manages to get himself to full guard.
Povetkin won't allow Valenta to sweep him here.
Valenta looking for a guillotine here but Povetkin defends easily.
Valenta working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Povetkin has passed into half guard!
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 Lorenzo Valenta.
I think Povetkin 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Povetkin!
Alexander Povetkin is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexander Povetkin waved his t-shirt featuring VIRAL COMBAT's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Negan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devon Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philip Negan!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Philip Negan has been cut.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Negan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith pushes Negan up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Negan lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Negan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Negan closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Negan pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Negan throws a lazy uppercut
and Negan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Negan. Those never looked like landing.
Philip Negan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith slips a straight right by Negan.
Negan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Negan moves out of range.
Negan is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Negan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Smith.
Negan crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Negan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Negan is working Smith over against the cage.
Negan blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Negan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Negan lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Negan breaks from the clinch.
Devon Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Negan lands a head shot.
It looks like Devon Smith has been cut.
Negan lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith avoids the body shot from Negan.
Negan misses with a body shot.
Smith with a jab.
Negan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Negan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Negan clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negan missing with knees to the body.
Smith tries a body shot but Negan blocks it.
Smith is pushing Negan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Negan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Negan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Negan off to one side.
Negan connects with a solid leg kick.
Negan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Negan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Negan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith misses with a hook.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith clinches up with Negan and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Negan wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Devon Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Negan.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Negan tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith working aggressively here.
Negan tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Negan can't break the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Negan backwards.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Negans head.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Negan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Negan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Negan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Negan looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Negan.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Negan just misses with a punch to the body.
Negan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Negan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Negan throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Negan is looking to score with low kicks.
Negan lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Negan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Negan tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Negan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Negan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Negan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith tests Negan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Negan connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Negan throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Negan on the side of the head.
Negan slips a straight right by Smith.
Negan dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Negan's head and hops out.
Negan throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Negan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Negan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Negan.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Negan throws an elbow but it misses.
Negan tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Negan breaks from the clinch.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Negan manages to break the clinch.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Negan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Negan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith defending well as Negan loads up on a big left hand.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Negan ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Negan is having none of it.
Negan swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Negan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Negan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Philip Negan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Negan connects with an inside leg kick.
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 clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Negan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Negan counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Negan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Negan.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Negan.
Negan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negan rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Negan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Negan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Negan scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Negan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Negan is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Negan.
Smith digs a right hand into Negan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Negan's gas tank.
Philip Negan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith works on Negan's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith works on Negan's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Negan has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Devon Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Negan.
Smith rushes Negan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Negan blocks an uppercut.
Negan struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Negan.
Negan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Negan misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Negan tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Negan back against the cage.
Negan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith pushes Negan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Smith dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Negan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith pushes Negan up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Negan blocks an uppercut.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Negan working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Smith.
Negan landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Negan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Negan lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Negan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Negan is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Negan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Negan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negan breaks the clinch.
Negan throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Negan throws a body shot but no joy.
Negan misses with a body kick.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Negan misses with a low kick.
Negan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Negan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Negan.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Negan wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Negan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Negan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Negan throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith rushes Negan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Negan has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Negan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Negan throwing strikes but missing.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Negan with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Negan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Negan is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Negan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Negan throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Negan 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.
Negan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Negan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Negan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Negan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Negan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Negan!
A less than humble Philip Negan 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by I take it up the ass - by lil wayne. Wayne has chosen My Life as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Wayne.
Some bone on bone action there as Wayne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lang.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lang lands with a cross.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
and Lang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne is looking for a sweep. Lang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wayne trying to control here.
Lang wants to work for an arm triangle but Wayne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wayne controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is trying to control. Wayne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lang is looking to advance position but Wayne won't allow it.
Wayne wants to improve his position but Lang is controlling well.
Wayne holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wayne wants to control the action here but instead Lang manages to pass to full mount!
Lang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wayne?
Lang is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang is trying to control the action in half guard but Wayne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is looking to improve his position.
Lang trying to control from half guard but Wayne is working away.
Lang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up because David Lang just wasn't active enough.
Lang throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Lang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lang connects with a jab.
Wayne lands with a right hand.
Lang connects with a leg kick. Wayne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Wayne.
Lang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wayne to the ground. Lang is now in Wayne's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lang throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wayne working a defensive guard here.
Lang wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Lang is stalling in the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne checks a leg kick nicely.
Lang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wayne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wayne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lang at a distance.
Wayne defending well as Lang loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lang as he connects with a hook.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Wayne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lang avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Wayne lunges at Lang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lang's hand.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne's corner calls for a 1-2. Wayne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wayne digs a good body shot into Lang's ribs.
Wayne throws a body kick that misses
and Lang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wayne's guard.
Wayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wayne has control of Lang's left arm, preventing Lang from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lil Wayne.
Wayne throws a leg kick which misses Lang's front leg but catches the back leg as Lang tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wayne checks a leg kick.
Wayne misses with a low kick as Lang jumps back.
Wayne blocks a jab.
A big right from Lang misses.
Lang is looking to chop away at Wayne's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Lang.
Lang tries to work over Wayne's front leg with a kick but Wayne checks it.
Lang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wayne keeps Lang at a distance using the push kick.
Wayne tries to work over Lang's front leg with a kick but Lang checks it.
Wayne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lang checks it well.
Lang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wayne tries to avoid it but Lang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wayne to the ground. Wayne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
Lil Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Lang throws a lazy uppercut
letting Wayne counter with a right hand.
David Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne misses with a head kick.
Lang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lang moves into the clinch.
Wayne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang breaks from the clinch.
Lang throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wayne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wayne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lang.
Wayne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lang checks a leg kick.
Wayne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throwing strikes but missing.
Wayne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lang throwing strikes but missing.
Lang 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.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
David Lang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wayne wants to control the position but Lang says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lang is trying to control the action in half guard but Wayne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wayne is not content to let Lang control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is looking to control Lang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wayne avoid being mounted?
Wayne keeping hold of Lang's head, controlling as best he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang blocks the body kick.
Wayne blocks a leg kick.
Lang misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne scores with a push kick.
Lang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lang avoids the body shot from Wayne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lil Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wayne throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wayne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wayne clobbers Lang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wayne.
Wayne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Lang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wayne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne blocking some punches.
Lang tries a body shot but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Wayne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Lang checks the leg kick.
Lang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wayne at a distance.
Wayne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wayne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wayne as he avoids it easily.
Lang slips a straight right by Wayne.
Lang lands a head shot.
Lang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wayne.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne connects with a nice looking jab.
Wayne wants to slow Lang down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Wayne.
Wayne scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lang. That's going to slow Wayne down.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang throws a leg kick but Wayne moved away.
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lang.
Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Lang.
Wayne gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wayne lands a hook that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wayne scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wayne prevents Lang from breaking the clinch.
Wayne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wayne misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang is trying to break free.
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Wayne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wayne's calf.
Wayne scores with a jab. Lang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like David Lang has been cut.
Wayne throws a leg kick
and Lang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wayne working a defensive guard here.
Wayne is pulling down on Lang's head. It's preventing any offense from Lang, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David Lang has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lang wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wayne checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Wayne.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Wayne as Lang shoots in.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wayne checks a leg kick.
Lang's corner calls for a 1-2. Lang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wayne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but David Lang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on David Lang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lang lands with a thumping leg kick.
It looks like Lang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wayne checks a low kick from Lang.
That kick from Lang tenderised Wayne's leg. Wayne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lang dives in and grabs Wayne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wayne pushes down on Lang's head and hops out.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Lang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lang checks a leg kick.
Wayne misses the jab.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Wayne lands with a straight right. Lang didn't see that one coming.
Lang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Lang.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
Lang misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne.
Wayne connects with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lang.
Wayne throws a front kick that sends Lang stumbling back into the cage.
Wayne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Wayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang tries to land a leg kick but Wayne saw it coming and moves away.
Wayne misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Wayne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wayne thumps Lang with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Wayne.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lang scores with a leg kick.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Lang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wayne blocks a leg kick.
Lang catches Wayne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lang.
Wayne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lang is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne moves out of range as Lang throws a body kick.
Wayne lands with an overhand left.
Wayne connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wayne.
Lang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wayne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wayne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wayne lands a leg kick that knocks Lang off balance momentarily.
Wayne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wayne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wayne's head backwards.
Lang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Wayne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Lang.
Nice shot by Lang.
Lang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lang connects with a right hand. Wayne shakes it off.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lang looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang goes for a double leg but Wayne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wayne continues to drive forward.
Wayne gets underhooks to prevent Lang's takedown attempt.
Wayne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wayne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Wayne dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on David Lang'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lang wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wayne is adopting a defensive guard.
Wayne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wayne is trying to control the position but Lang postures up.
Wayne has control of Lang's left arm, preventing Lang from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lang trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Lang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David Lang has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wayne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lang.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Wayne.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lang.
Wayne is looking to slow Lang down with leg kicks.
That kick from Wayne tenderised Lang's leg. Lang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wayne checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Lang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lang throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Lang only half commits.
Lang misses with a leg kick
and Wayne counters with a low kick, right behind Lang 's knee.
A bone on bone clash there as Wayne blocks the leg kick.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Lang moved away.
Lang misses with a leg kick.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.
Lang misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne digs a good body shot into Lang's ribs.
Lang throws a front kick aimed at Wayne's knee but Wayne avoids it well.
Lang tries to clinch but Wayne moves out of range.
Lang swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne jabs at Lang's body.
Wayne scores with a shot to the body.
Lang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wayne swivels and escapes.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wayne checks a low kick from Lang.
Wayne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice cross by Wayne.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lang cracks the inside of Wayne's front leg.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang blocks a head kick by Wayne.
Lang wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne moves out of range of the leg kick from Lang.
Wayne lands a head kick!
Lang blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lang.
Wayne scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.
A low kick from Lang is predictable there
and Wayne counters with a big head kick but Lang shrugs it off.
Lang checks a low kick from Wayne.
Lang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wayne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lang misses with a straight left.
Wayne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang blocks a head kick by Wayne.
Lang cracks the inside of Wayne's front leg.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lil Wayne.
I think Wayne 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lil Wayne!
Lil Wayne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated David Lang had this to say: 'If I had to lose Im glad its to a great manager I respect and mediocre fighter'.
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