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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Neidhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Neidhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neidhart avoids a kick to the body.
Neidhart scores with a jab to the head.
Mendes scores with a jab to the body.
Mendes drops Neidhart with a nice combination! Mendes dives into Neidhart's guard, looking to finish!
Neidhart is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neidhart working a defensive guard here.
Mendes is pushing down on Neidhart's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neidhart is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Neidhart to regain full guard.
Mendes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Neidhart is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mendes, into his guard.
Neidhart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neidhart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Neidhart from controlling successfully.
Mendes looking for a guillotine here but Neidhart defends easily.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Neidhart postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neidhart wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Neidhart controlling him for the moment.
Mendes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mendes wants to pass to mount but Neidhart is defending the position.
Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neidhart defends it well.
Mendes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neidhart is just riding it out for now. Mendes eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Neidhart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Neidhart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes.
Mendes seems to be working for a kimura but Neidhart defends the submission attempt.
Neidhart definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes seems to be working for a kimura but Neidhart defends the submission attempt.
Neidhart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendes's back!
Mendes rolls, trying to escape but Neidhart keeps control of the position.
Neidhart tightening his grip on Mendes, looking for the choke.
Mendes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Neidhart.
Neidhart keeps control of the position as Mendes tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mendes keeps trying to improve his position.
Neidhart missing with strikes.
Mendes tries to break free.
Mendes is still trying to improve position.
Neidhart is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mendes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Neidhart lands a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neidhart is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mendes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Mendes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Neidhart misses with a looping right.
Mendes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neidhart.
Mendes catches Neidhart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mendes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neidhart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neidhart lands a slapping body shot.
Neidhart throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Neidhart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendes somewhat.
Nice uppercut there from Mendes.
Mendes moves out of range of the body kick.
Mendes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendes is stalling here. Neidhart is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mendes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Neidhart has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes gets back to half guard.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neidhart is working away from the top position though.
Mendes gets full guard.
Mendes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neidhart wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Neidhart trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neidhart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Neidhart from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart looking to sit in guard and control but Mendes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Neidhart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendes's guard.
Neidhart looking to sit in guard and control but Mendes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neidhart looking for a sweep. Not yet Neidhart, not yet.
Ricardo Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neidhart is keeping the position for now.
Neidhart seems keen to control Mendes's posture.
Mendes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Neidhart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendes has Neidhart in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Mendes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mendes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Neidhart is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Neidhart and Mendes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mendes trying to control the position but Neidhart is working away.
Mendes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mendes trying to control the position but Neidhart is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Neidhart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Neidhart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Neidhart is trying to escape and Mendes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Neidhart is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mendes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Mendes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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165 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Floyd Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper defending well as Brandao loads up on a big left hand.
Brandao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pepper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandao. That did some damage!
Pepper with a jab.
Pepper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandao.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao throws a leg kick which misses Pepper's front leg but catches the back leg as Pepper tries to avoid it.
Brandao throws a right hand that Pepper ducks under and follows up with a left that Pepper also avoids with ease.
Brandao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pepper staying out of range there.
Brandao swings for the body but Pepper moves out of range.
Brandao scores with a jab to the head.
Pepper swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandao. That snapped Pepper's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pepper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pepper just misses with a punch to the body.
Pepper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pepper cracks Brandao with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao throws a lazy body kick
and Pepper counters with a nice body kick.
Brandao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pepper in his tracks.
Brandao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pepper moves out of range as Brandao throws a body kick.
Good exchange - Brandao coming out on top.
Pepper slips a jab from Brandao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pepper. Brandao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pepper's head.
Pepper slips under a jab from Brandao.
Pepper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pepper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pepper swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
Pepper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Brandao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pepper doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brandao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pepper is rocked!
Pepper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandao throws out the jab.
Pepper is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandao finish him?
Brandao misses with an uppercut
and Pepper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brandao lands a body shot.
Pepper looks winded!
Brandao lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Pepper out cold! Pepper is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata comes to the cage accompanied by Boa - Energetic. Bishop comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama said knock you out 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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153 lbs
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kira Miyata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Miyata.
Miyata misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miyata throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
Miyata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bishop.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyata circles away.
Miyata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miyata to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miyata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miyata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miyata pushes down on Bishop's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miyata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bishop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miyata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miyata wants to take a breather but Bishop is having none of it.
Miyata is controlling the pace.
Miyata working Bishop over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though.
Still in half guard, Miyata seems content to control.
Bishop won't allow Miyata to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyata is trying to control. Bishop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyata wants to free his trapped foot but Bishop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miyata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bishop keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kira Miyata.
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Miyata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miyata somewhat.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Bishop gets caught napping as Miyata dives in and scores a takedown. Bishop manages to retain guard.
Miyata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Miyata postures up in Bishop's guard and throws a big left but Bishop blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata postures up.
Bishop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyata.
Miyata trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Miyata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miyata throwing strikes but missing.
Miyata trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata 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.
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Miyata's knee but Miyata avoids it well.
Miyata thuds his right hand into Bishop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miyata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bishop momentarily.
A big right from Miyata misses.
Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Miyata down.
Miyata staying out of range there.
Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Miyata gets a takedown into half guard.
Miyata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyata thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Bishop is trying to stand back up but Miyata is controlling him
Miyata throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Bishop is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyata looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata is looking to pass Bishop's guard but actually Bishop recovers to full guard.
Miyata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kira Miyata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Bishop is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miyata 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.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miyata trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kira Miyata wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyata is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to clinch up but Miyata circles away and keeps his distance.
Miyata throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miyata looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Kira Miyata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyata bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miyata looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bishop is avoiding damage well.
Miyata wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.
Miyata creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bishop sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop is not content to let Miyata control the position.
Miyata throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop lands with a slapping head kick.
Miyata paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miyata fails with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miyata is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Miyata takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Miyata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miyata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bishop tries to clinch up but Miyata circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miyata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop walks into a straight right hand from Miyata.
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!
Miyata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Miyata misses with a looping left.
Miyata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bishop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miyata misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Miyata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miyata pushes Bishop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miyata lands a right hand.
Bishop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miyata's efforts to push away.
Miyata blocks an uppercut.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Miyata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miyata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyata misses the jab.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Miyata should have avoided that one.
Bishop checks the 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!
Miyata throws out a powerful jab.
Miyata loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Miyata.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bishop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miyata, as that shot connected.
Bishop tries to clinch but Miyata is having none of it.
Miyata misses with a hook.
Bobby Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata swats away the attempt to clinch by Bishop.
Miyata throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Kira Miyata is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyata throws a low kick but Bishop moves out of range easily.
Jab by Bishop.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Miyata.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop misses with a hook to the body
and Miyata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miyata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyata fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
Miyata is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No luck for Miyata with that takedown attempt.
Miyata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Miyata tries a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch but Miyata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miyata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop slips under a jab from Miyata.
Miyata stuns Bishop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miyata misses with the combination.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Bishop.
I think Miyata 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kira Miyata!
A victorious Kira Miyata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ned Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justice Naruhodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gein's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 'Mama Said Knock You Out' by LL Cool J. Justice Naruhodo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ned Gein's chin.
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221 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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208 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Ned Gein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Justice Naruhodo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Gein. No joy for Naruhodo on that attempt.
Naruhodo has a takedown stuffed.
Gein has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Some wild striking there from Gein.
Gein gets a double leg takedown into Naruhodo's guard.
Naruhodo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Naruhodo looking for a sweep. Not yet Naruhodo, not yet.
Gein trying to control the position from guard on top but Naruhodo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naruhodo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Naruhodo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Naruhodo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein working for a triangle but Naruhodo defends it easily.
Naruhodo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Naruhodo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Naruhodo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Naruhodo throwing strikes from guard but Gein blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Naruhodo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naruhodo manages to get himself to full guard.
Naruhodo can't keep his opponent in guard - Gein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gein prevents Naruhodo from standing back up.
Naruhodo is trying to maintain the position but Gein is very close to passing his half guard.
Naruhodo won't allow Gein to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naruhodo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gein landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein trying to control the position from guard on top but Naruhodo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naruhodo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gein's guard.
Naruhodo landing with the ground and pound.
Naruhodo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Naruhodo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naruhodo is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naruhodo chips away with some ground and pound.
It looks like Ned Gein has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naruhodo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naruhodo postures up and lands a big shot to Gein's brow.
Gein is rocked!
Naruhodo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Naruhodo tries to free his leg and advance position but Gein is retaining full guard.
Gein keeping moving, preventing Naruhodo from controlling successfully.
Naruhodo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naruhodo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Gein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naruhodo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Naruhodo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Naruhodo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Gein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Naruhodo misses with a body shot.
Gein seems to have got his legs back now.
Naruhodo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Naruhodo dives in for a single leg takedown but Gein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Naruhodo tries to break the clinch but Gein is controlling the position.
Gein breaks from the clinch.
Gein leaves Naruhodo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naruhodo throws a series of punches but Gein avoids them all with ease.
Naruhodo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Naruhodo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naruhodo just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Naruhodo misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruhodo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naruhodo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gein counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Naruhodo's guard now.
Gein stands and throws Naruhodo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Naruhodo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Naruhodo is looking to improve his position.
Gein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naruhodo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naruhodo's head.
Gein throwing shots but Naruhodo is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein prevents Naruhodo from improving his position.
Naruhodo wants to control but Gein is keeping busy.
Naruhodo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gein is staying active.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gein tries to pass to full mount but Naruhodo defends it.
Gein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Naruhodo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gein.
Gein is stalling here. Naruhodo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gein seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Naruhodo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naruhodo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gein takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gein is trying to get back to half guard.
Naruhodo trying to control the position but Gein is working away.
Gein takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Naruhodo lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naruhodo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gein is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gein is looking to improve his position.
Naruhodo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Naruhodo lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gein quite badly. Gein pulls Naruhodo in close trying to recover. Naruhodo postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gein on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gein doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Naruhodo!
In his post fight interview, Justice Naruhodo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Alaniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aron Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alaniz comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - What's My Name? . Burza has chosen Du Hast - Rammstein as his entrance music. Aron Burza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charlie Alaniz's chin.
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Alaniz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aron Burza!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burza shoots for a double leg takedown but Alaniz sprawls well. He's pushed Burza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Burza 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.
Alaniz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alaniz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burza quickly recovers to half guard.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alaniz is working for a kimura but Burza is defending it quite comfortably.
Alaniz working over Burza with some ground and pound. Burza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alaniz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alaniz drops an elbow to the side of Burza's head.
Alaniz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alaniz is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burza wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alaniz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alaniz.
Alaniz is pressing down on Burza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burza is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza is looking for a sweep. Alaniz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burza is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alaniz seems to be looking for submissions.
Burza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alaniz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alaniz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza is trying to control the position but Alaniz postures up.
Alaniz cracks Burza with a solid left hand.
Alaniz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alaniz lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alaniz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burza is proving hard to escape from.
Burza is trying to keep Alaniz in close.
Alaniz is fighting to break Burza's control of his arms but Burza is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Burza looking to control but Alaniz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alaniz is controlling an arm, preventing Burza from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alaniz is working hard here to advance position.
Burza controlling the pace for now.
Alaniz is desperately trying to improve his position but Burza has a good base and remains in mount.
Burza trying to control but Alaniz is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza breaks from Alaniz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Burza takes Alaniz's back.
Burza is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Alaniz taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Burza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aron Burza!
After the big win, Aron Burza made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Grand Royal Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Charlie Alaniz was interviewed post fight and said 'congratulations'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danjie Mercado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercado has chosen Pagsubok 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 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danjie Mercado!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krause.
We've been hearing reports that Krause has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercado was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Mercado misses with a body shot.
Mercado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mercado feints and as Krause raises his hands in defense, Mercado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Krause keeping moving, preventing Mercado from controlling successfully.
Krause preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercado is looking to advance position but Krause has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mercado regains half guard.
Krause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercado keeps working.
Mercado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause preventing the sweep.
Krause tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercado is retaining full guard.
Mercado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krause is one step ahead there.
Mercado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krause doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mercado is tightening it up a little... Krause has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Krause reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Krause taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mercado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Danjie Mercado!
Danjie Mercado very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Takeshi Naoki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takeshi Naoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoidberg defending well as Naoki loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Zoidberg misses.
Naoki throws a chopping leg kick but Zoidberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by Naoki. Beautiful body shot.
Zoidberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zoidberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zoidberg working the strikes but Naoki uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Naoki wants to get back to his feet.
Naoki tries to roll over but Zoidberg keeps him under control.
Naoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Zoidberg from advancing position.
Zoidberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zoidberg trying to pass the guard but Naoki defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki tries to get to full guard but Zoidberg has control of the leg.
Naoki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Naoki won't allow Zoidberg to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naoki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zoidberg.
Naoki wants to improve his position but Zoidberg is controlling well.
Zoidberg wants to take a breather but Naoki is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zoidberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Zoidberg avoids the head kick by Naoki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Zoidberg finds it's target.
Dr John Zoidberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naoki thumps Zoidberg with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naoki throws a sloppy head kick and Zoidberg moves out of range easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zoidberg 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.
Zoidberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zoidberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Naoki counters with a left to the body.
Naoki lands with a straight right. Zoidberg didn't see that one coming.
Zoidberg blocks a jab.
Zoidberg misses the shot to the body.
Naoki checks a leg kick nicely.
Naoki misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki walks into a straight right hand from Zoidberg.
Naoki scores with the left hand. Zoidberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Naoki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zoidberg's waist but Zoidberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naoki off to one side.
Zoidberg misses with a leg kick
and Naoki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zoidberg thinking.
Zoidberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naoki.
We've been told by Naoki's head coaches at Arne's Combat & Mead Hall that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Naoki checks the leg kick.
Naoki connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck for Zoidberg with that takedown attempt.
Zoidberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Naoki is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Naoki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zoidberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Naoki.
Zoidberg wants to sweep here but Naoki controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naoki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naoki lands a couple of digs.
Zoidberg has momentary wrist control but Naoki slips an elbow through the middle.
Naoki preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naoki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoidberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naoki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zoidberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Naoki lands with an uppercut that bounces Zoidberg off the cage and back into range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Naoki.
Naoki misses with a wild body shot.
Zoidberg takes one to the side of the head.
Naoki lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by Naoki as he checks the leg kick.
Naoki lands with an overhand left.
Naoki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zoidberg.
Naoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Naoki enables Zoidberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Naoki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Zoidberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Naoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naoki is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoidberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Naoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naoki working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dr John Zoidberg.
Zoidberg lunges at Naoki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Naoki's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki thows a leg kick but Zoidberg checks it
and Zoidberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zoidberg wants to take a breather but Naoki is having none of it.
Naoki is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoidberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Naoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Naoki is trying to stand.
Zoidberg is looking for a kimura but Naoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zoidberg to get the leverage.
Naoki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zoidberg is looking to take a break and control but Naoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zoidberg trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Naoki controlling the position well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Naoki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Naoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Naoki cracks Zoidberg with an open hand slap.
Zoidberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Naoki can pounce on him.
Takeshi Naoki is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zoidberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Naoki is in Zoidberg's guard.
Zoidberg keeping moving, preventing Naoki from controlling successfully.
Zoidberg pulls Naoki in close to his closed guard and prevents Naoki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Naoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zoidberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Naoki has managed to get both his arms back between Zoidberg's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naoki wants to control from the top but Zoidberg keeps moving.
Zoidberg controls Naoki momentarily but Naoki frees himself.
Dr John Zoidberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naoki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Takeshi Naoki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Naoki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zoidberg misses with a low kick.
Zoidberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zoidberg avoids the body shot from Naoki.
Zoidberg dodges the punch combination from Naoki.
Naoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zoidberg misses with a hook.
Naoki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zoidberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Naoki looks to land a right hand but Zoidberg moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zoidberg misses with a hook
and Naoki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zoidberg won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Zoidberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Naoki trying to control the position but Zoidberg is working away.
Zoidberg sneaks back into half guard.
Zoidberg is looking to improve his position.
Naoki wants to control but Zoidberg is keeping him busy.
Naoki throwing shots but Zoidberg is blocking nicely.
Zoidberg won't allow Naoki to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zoidberg defending well though.
Naoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Naoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zoidberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zoidberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Naoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naoki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Naoki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zoidberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Naoki working Zoidberg over with strikes.
Zoidberg actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg is not content to let Naoki control the position.
Zoidberg is looking for a sweep. Naoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zoidberg has hold of Naoki's hands but Naoki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zoidberg looking for submissions off his back.
Zoidberg wants to control but Naoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Naoki is looking to take a break and control but Zoidberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naoki prevents Zoidberg from improving his position.
Naoki is trying to control. Zoidberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zoidberg wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg won't allow Naoki to pass to mount.
Zoidberg controlling the position well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Naoki lands a nice short elbow.
Zoidberg trying to control here.
Naoki is trying to control. Zoidberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Naoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoidberg.
Naoki just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naoki cracks the inside of Zoidberg's front leg.
Zoidberg leaves Naoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zoidberg tests Naoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Naoki misses with a looping right.
Naoki feints and as Zoidberg raises his hands in defense, Naoki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zoidberg 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.
Naoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zoidberg's head.
Zoidberg keeping moving, preventing Naoki from controlling successfully.
Zoidberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Naoki throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki looking to pass the guard.
Zoidberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naoki is one step ahead there.
Zoidberg pulls Naoki in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zoidberg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice takedown defense from Zoidberg. No joy for Naoki on that attempt.
Zoidberg moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg scores with a jab.
Naoki staying out of range there.
Naoki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zoidberg misses with a straight left.
Zoidberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Naoki is just out of range.
Zoidberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Naoki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Naoki is leaning against Zoidberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zoidberg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Naoki.
Naoki taking a breather.
Naoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg lands a jab.
Naoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Naoki lands an overhand right.
Naoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Naoki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zoidberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naoki is defended easily by Zoidberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Naoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naoki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zoidberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Naoki throws a leg kick but Zoidberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naoki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zoidberg scores with a jab. Naoki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki had his way with Dr John Zoidberg in that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zoidberg misses with a wild body shot.
Zoidberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zoidberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naoki blocks a jab.
Naoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Naoki but Naoki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zoidberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Naoki counters with a single leg into guard. Zoidberg didn't expect that.
Naoki wants to control from the top but Zoidberg keeps moving.
Naoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Naoki looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki wants to control from the top but Zoidberg keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naoki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Naoki distracts Zoidberg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Naoki lands a couple of elbows.
Zoidberg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Naoki tries to hold on but Zoidberg pushes him away.
Zoidberg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zoidberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoidberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naoki is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zoidberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zoidberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Naoki tries to reverse the position but Zoidberg maintains control.
Zoidberg avoids the attempt from Naoki to control.
Naoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Zoidberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zoidberg throws some wild stikes that Naoki manages to avoid easily.
Zoidberg is landing with some decent strikes but Naoki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zoidberg unloading with bombs!
Zoidberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Naoki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Naoki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoidberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Naoki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zoidberg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Naoki's face.
Zoidberg tries to control but Naoki wriggling away.
Zoidberg lands with some strikes.
Naoki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dr John Zoidberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Zoidberg there.
Zoidberg working the head and body with strikes.
Naoki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zoidberg.
Naoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zoidberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zoidberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeshi Naoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zoidberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Naoki sees it coming and defends easily.
Zoidberg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zoidberg thows a huge punch but Naoki dodges it nicely.
Naoki seems to have got his legs back now.
Naoki is trying to maintain the position but Zoidberg is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dr John Zoidberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Naoki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Naoki!
After the fight, Takeshi Naoki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakawiwo Ole comes to the cage accompanied by Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World. Kelly has chosen Jedi Mind Tricks / Retaliation as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Kamakawiwo Ole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly throws a chopping leg kick but Kamakawiwo Ole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole thumps Kelly with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamakawiwo Ole manages to avoid it.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly 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.
Kamakawiwo Ole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kelly avoids it really well and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kelly, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a wild body shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kelly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole breaks the clinch.
George Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kamakawiwo Ole. Kamakawiwo Ole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has been cut.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Kelly throws a head kick but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kelly is trying to improve his position.
Kelly can't do much from the bottom here.
Kelly sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to control but Kamakawiwo Ole is keeping busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamakawiwo Ole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kelly has hold of Kamakawiwo Ole's hands but Kamakawiwo Ole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kelly defends it well.
Kelly trying to control here.
Kelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kelly has his hands clasped together around Kamakawiwo Ole's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole is working for a kimura but Kelly is defending it quite comfortably.
Kamakawiwo Ole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kelly trying to hold on to Kamakawiwo Ole's head to control him but Kamakawiwo Ole postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands strikes from half guard.
Kelly gets full guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kamakawiwo Ole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamakawiwo Ole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamakawiwo Ole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kamakawiwo Ole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Kamakawiwo Ole is proving a slippery customer.
Kamakawiwo Ole 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Israel Kamakawiwo Ole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Israel Kamakawiwo Ole's cut.
That's time! Kamakawiwo Ole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole checks a low kick from Kelly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kelly slips a straight right by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kelly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamakawiwo Ole moves away.
Kamakawiwo Ole moves away from the strike by Kelly.
Kelly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamakawiwo Ole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking to wear down Kelly with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids a kick to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A shot to the liver by Kamakawiwo Ole. Beautiful body shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole dodges the punch combination from Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly misses with a low kick as Kamakawiwo Ole jumps back.
Kelly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamakawiwo Ole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole connects with a jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kelly as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks a leg kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Kamakawiwo Ole.
A jab lands there for Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamakawiwo Ole fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Kamakawiwo Ole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamakawiwo Ole punishes Kelly's body with a nice straight punch.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Kelly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Kelly lands a nice shot that snaps Kamakawiwo Ole's head back.
Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
George Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly swings for the body but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly counters with an inside leg kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks a jab.
Kelly throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kelly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws out a leg kick but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range and Kelly only half commits.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws out a leg kick but Kelly moves out of range and Kamakawiwo Ole only half commits.
Kelly connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamakawiwo Ole thumps Kelly with a low kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Kamakawiwo Ole is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamakawiwo Ole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kelly catches Kamakawiwo Ole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamakawiwo Ole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Kelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Israel Kamakawiwo Ole's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
A big right from Kamakawiwo Ole misses.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Kamakawiwo Ole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole connects with a jab.
Kelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kamakawiwo Ole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamakawiwo Ole. That did some damage!
Kamakawiwo Ole misses the shot to the body.
Kelly moves out of range as Kamakawiwo Ole strikes.
Kamakawiwo Ole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kamakawiwo Ole steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kelly. That one must have hurt.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamakawiwo Ole was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kamakawiwo Ole crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kelly - the referee stops the clock and Kamakawiwo Ole gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kelly. Kamakawiwo Ole manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Kelly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kelly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kelly is working Kamakawiwo Ole over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kelly lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kelly stops a takedown attempt from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kamakawiwo Ole is defending well for now.
Kamakawiwo Ole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kelly digs a right hand into Kamakawiwo Ole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamakawiwo Ole's gas tank.
Kamakawiwo Ole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kelly is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly keeps control of Kamakawiwo Ole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kelly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamakawiwo Ole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamakawiwo Ole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Kamakawiwo Ole avoids the damage to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly connects with a knee to the head.
Kelly wants to stall.
Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kelly receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kamakawiwo Ole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamakawiwo Ole swinging wildly here.
Kelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamakawiwo Ole.
Nice shot by Kelly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakawiwo Ole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kelly. Kelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Kelly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Kelly really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Kamakawiwo Ole's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kamakawiwo Ole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Kamakawiwo Ole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamakawiwo Ole thumps Kelly with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kelly, right into the meat.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a body shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a looping right.
Kelly throws a shot to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamakawiwo Ole's head backwards.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
A shot to the body from Kamakawiwo Ole misses
and Kelly counters with a body kick that stops Kamakawiwo Ole in his tracks momentarily.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses the body punch
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kelly but Kelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kamakawiwo Ole crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kelly - the referee stops the clock and Kamakawiwo Ole gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kelly. Kamakawiwo Ole manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kamakawiwo Ole will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly throws a chopping leg kick but Kamakawiwo Ole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kamakawiwo Ole checks a low kick from Kelly.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Kelly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kamakawiwo Ole to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamakawiwo Ole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamakawiwo Ole is aware though and is defending well.
Kamakawiwo Ole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamakawiwo Ole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kelly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamakawiwo Ole defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamakawiwo Ole advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole working the ground and pound.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Kamakawiwo Ole.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kelly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kamakawiwo Ole haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly prevents Kamakawiwo Ole from moving into mount.
Kelly wants to control but Kamakawiwo Ole postures up.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings around for an armbar but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kamakawiwo Ole's guard.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamakawiwo Ole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamakawiwo Ole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamakawiwo Ole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by George Kelly.
Kelly checks a low kick from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kelly tries to clinch but Kamakawiwo Ole is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but George Kelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Israel Kamakawiwo Ole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kelly, right into the meat.
Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kelly throws a leg kick but Kamakawiwo Ole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands with a cross.
Kelly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly lands a jab to Kamakawiwo Ole's midsection.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamakawiwo Ole cracks Kelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Kelly looks to land a body kick but Kamakawiwo Ole moved away.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kelly, right into the meat.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks a head kick by Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice shot by Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a looping right.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamakawiwo Ole is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kelly throws a body kick that misses.
Kelly tried to score with a low kick but Kamakawiwo Ole checks it.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelly as he jumps to the side.
Kelly throws the kick towards the body but Kamakawiwo Ole avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole moves away from the strike by Kelly.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamakawiwo Ole throws out the jab.
Kelly scores with a jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks a leg kick.
Kelly checks a leg kick.
George Kelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kelly.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Kamakawiwo Ole blocks the leg kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole checks the leg kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a head kick but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Kelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamakawiwo Ole. Kamakawiwo Ole obviously looking to wear him down.
Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kamakawiwo Ole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Kamakawiwo Ole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kelly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kamakawiwo Ole. That one must have hurt.
Kelly scores with a head kick.
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Kelly.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Kelly.
I think Kelly 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Kelly!
An out of breath George Kelly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vesa Sykk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sykk comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name . The crowd seem to be enjoying Rockefeller's choice of entrance music: Kreator - Violent Revolution. 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, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vesa Sykk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller moves out of range as Sykk throws a body kick.
Rockefeller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sykk blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
Sykk tries to score with a low kick but Rockefeller moves his leg out of the way.
Sykk throws a sloppy head kick and Rockefeller moves out of range easily.
Sykk lands a head shot.
Sykk missing with a left hand there. Rockefeller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller has Sykk up against the cage in a clinch.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller misses with the head strike.
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Rockefeller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rockefeller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller digs a right hand into Sykk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sykk's gas tank.
Good body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller cracks Sykk with a nice body shot.
Sykk looking for a takedown.
Sykk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rockefeller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sykk.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller scores with a hook to the body.
Sykk tries to work over Rockefeller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykk lands an elbow that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rockefeller pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
Rockefeller blocks a head kick by Sykk.
Rockefeller throws the kick towards the body but Sykk avoids it.
Rockefeller moves into the clinch.
Sykk cracks Rockefeller with a nice body shot.
Sykk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rockefeller tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockefeller presses Sykk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rockefeller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockefeller's elbow.
Sykk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rockefeller's defenses.
Rockefeller misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykk.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockefeller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rockefeller wants a takedown but no success here.
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sykk avoids the body shot from Rockefeller.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockefeller lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockefeller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sykk gets a takedown into half guard.
Rockefeller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sykk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sykk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockefeller, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockefeller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockefeller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Sykk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rockefeller lands a couple of elbows.
Sykk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rockefeller manages to get himself to full guard.
Sykk stopping the sweep attempt from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sykk stacks Rockefeller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sykk!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sykk trying to control the action but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rockefeller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sykk can pounce on him.
Rockefeller misses with a left hand
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
Sykk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rockefeller as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockefeller scores with a jab.
Rockefeller blocks a jab.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Sykk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sykk fails to land the takedown.
Sykk fails to land with a series of punches.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockefeller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rockefeller lands with an uppercut that bounces Sykk off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a straight left.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykk misses with a wild body shot.
Rockefeller blocks a head kick by Sykk.
Rockefeller tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sykk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vesa Sykk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vesa Sykk is winning the standup battle so far.
Sykk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sykk moves into the clinch successfully.
Rockefeller working aggressively here.
Rockefeller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller presses Sykk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James Dean Rockefeller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rockefeller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rockefeller.
Sykk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rockefeller avoids it.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Rockefeller lands a left hand.
Sykk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rockefeller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rockefeller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rockefeller keeps Sykk at a distance using the push kick.
Rockefeller scores with a punch to the head.
Sykk tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Rockefeller to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockefeller drives through with a takedown into Sykk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sykk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rockefeller passes into half guard.
Rockefeller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sykk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sykk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rockefeller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sykk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rockefeller has managed to get both his arms back between Sykk's legs - danger averted.
Sykk looking to control.
Rockefeller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sykk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rockefeller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockefeller trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykk trying to keep a closed guard but Rockefeller is proving a slippery customer.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rockefeller has passed into half guard!
Rockefeller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rockefeller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockefeller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Rockefeller.
Sykk moves into full guard.
Rockefeller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sykk keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Sykk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sykk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rockefeller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sykk somewhat.
Sykk works over Rockefeller's head and body with a nice combination.
Rockefeller looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Rockefeller misses with a straight left.
Sykk swings widly with a right hand
letting Rockefeller counter with a right hand.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockefeller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rockefeller throws a lazy uppercut
and Sykk counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sykk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockefeller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockefeller.
Nice body punch from Rockefeller.
Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rockefeller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk throws a right hand that misses
letting Rockefeller counter with a right hand.
Rockefeller moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Sykk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sykk just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk throws a big shot that misses.
Rockefeller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sykk's sensitive parts.
Decent striking displayed by Rockefeller there.
Sykk motions for Rockefeller to come forward. Sykk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rockefeller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rockefeller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rockefeller lands with a straight right. Sykk didn't see that one coming.
Sykk misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Rockefeller finds it's target.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab.
Rockefeller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Rockefeller coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykk misses with a wild body shot.
Sykk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockefeller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sykk.
Rockefeller swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykk.
Donk. Rockefeller catches Sykk right on the button with a cross.
Rockefeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykk was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller avoids a kick to the body.
Sykk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rockefeller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a kick to the body.
Rockefeller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rockefeller has managed to clinch.
Sykk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rockefeller pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vesa Sykk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sykk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses.
Rockefeller lands a lovely overhand right.
Sykk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockefeller can pounce on him.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockefeller.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockefeller tries to clinch up.
Rockefeller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sykk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rockefeller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockefeller digs a good hook to Sykk's body.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses
and Sykk counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a lazy uppercut
and Sykk moves into the clinch.
Sykk tries for a takedown but Rockefeller manages to get underhooks.
Rockefeller digs a right hand underneath Sykk's ribcage. Sykk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Sykk tries to work over Rockefeller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykk wants a takedown but no success here.
Rockefeller digs a right hand into Sykk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sykk's gas tank.
Rockefeller working aggressively here.
Sykk blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Rockefeller.
Sykk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rockefeller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rockefeller's corner calls for a 1-2. Rockefeller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rockefeller connects with a leg kick. Sykk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rockefeller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rockefeller throws an overhand right that lands on Sykk's shoulder, as Sykk tries to avoid the shot.
Rockefeller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockefeller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sykk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockefeller slaps away a takedown attempt from Sykk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rockefeller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rockefeller with a hook.
A punch combination from Rockefeller misses.
Sykk tries to bum rush Rockefeller with a series of wild strikes but Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockefeller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rockefeller dips to his left and cracks Sykk with an uppercut!
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sykk misses.
Rockefeller moves into the clinch.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
Rockefeller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
Sykk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk is trying to break the clinch but Rockefeller has him pressed against the cage.
Sykk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rockefeller's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sykk looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vesa Sykk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sykk is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Sykk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sykk seems to have got his legs back now.
Sykk can't get the takedown.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller lands a nice uppercut.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockefeller.
Sykk lands a left hand.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Rockefeller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockefeller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockefeller working aggressively here.
Sykk gets through Rockefeller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rockefeller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykk.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk goes for a takedown attempt but Rockefeller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rockefeller is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A punch lands to the side of Rockefeller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rockefeller drives through with a takedown into Sykk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rockefeller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sykk is keeping the position for now.
Rockefeller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rockefeller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sykk keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockefeller wants to control from the top but Sykk keeps moving.
Rockefeller is working Sykk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rockefeller is working Sykk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sykk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockefeller is looking to work some ground and pound but Sykk has wrist control.
Sykk is trying to keep Rockefeller in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sykk cracks the inside of Rockefeller's front leg.
Rockefeller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sykk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockefeller moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Sykk.
Rockefeller slips a straight right by Sykk.
Sykk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockefeller.
Sykk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rockefeller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sykk on the side of the head.
Rockefeller tries to keep at a distance but Sykk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sykk tries to stall but Rockefeller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rockefeller.
Sykk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rockefeller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rockefeller avoids a wild elbow strike from Sykk.
Sykk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Rockefeller.
Sykk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rockefeller smiles and moves away.
A good leg kick by Rockefeller.
Sykk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockefeller.
Rockefeller wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Rockefeller catches Sykk right on the button with a cross.
Rockefeller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rockefeller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sykk scoring well with a low kick there.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sykk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Sykk does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk fails with the takedown.
Rockefeller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rockefeller misses with a looping left.
Sykk scores with a nice strike.
Sykk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vesa Sykk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockefeller moves away.
Rockefeller misses with a kick to the body.
Sykk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sykk. Sykk obviously looking to wear him down.
Rockefeller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockefeller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rockefeller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sykk can pounce on him.
Rockefeller scores with a jab. Sykk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sykk lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rockefeller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk is looking for a sweep. Rockefeller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockefeller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sykk keeps working.
Sykk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sykk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sykk throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rockefeller connects with a couple of short punches.
Sykk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockefeller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockefeller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockefeller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James Dean Rockefeller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sykk has his foot on Rockefeller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockefeller works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Dean Rockefeller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rockefeller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dean Rockefeller!
James Dean Rockefeller is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking James Dean Rockefeller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Eisenhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esquiva Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eisenhardt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Magneto's Theme. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Esquiva Falcao was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Eisenhardt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esquiva Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Falcao.
It looks like Max Eisenhardt has been cut.
Eisenhardt throws a looping overhand right but Falcao ducks down to avoid it.
Falcao lands with a cross.
Eisenhardt is rocked!
Eisenhardt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oh Eisenhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Falcao connects with a leg kick. Eisenhardt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eisenhardt is aggressively charging in as Falcao backs up avoiding any damage. Falcao tosses out a jab and Eisenhardt runs right into it face first! Eisenhardt is out cold! Falcao dropped down on all fours and is barking in Eisenhardt's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Esquiva Falcao!
Esquiva Falcao is the new middleweight champion!
Esquiva Falcao 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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