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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kulap Metharom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Hugsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metharom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bonobo - Kiara. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kulap Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Hugsley!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metharom tries to clinch up
and Hugsley counters with a head kick that drops Metharom to the mat! Metharom scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Metharom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Metharom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Metharom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hugsley counters with a head kick that drops Metharom to the mat! Metharom scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Metharom is rocked!
Metharom drops his hands momentarily. Hugsley doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Metharom staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Metharom doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Hugsley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Yager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juergen Roesch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Yager has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Yager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juergen Roesch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yager scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roesch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yager's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roesch, right into the meat.
Roesch connects with the punch.
Yager throws a lazy right hand but Roesch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roesch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Roesch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yager blocks a head kick by Roesch.
Roesch throws an overhand right that lands on Yager's shoulder, as Yager tries to avoid the shot.
Yager on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roesch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yager. That did some damage!
Yager swings for the body but Roesch moves out of range.
Yager looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roesch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yager misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Roesch.
Roesch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yager in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roesch landing knees to the head.
It looks like Johnny Yager has been cut.
Yager has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roesch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roesch lands a right hand.
Roesch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yager backwards.
Roesch prevents Yager from breaking the clinch.
Yager really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yager tries to throw a body punch but Roesch avoids it by throwing Yager back against the cage.
Yager takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yager is breathing heavily.
Roesch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yager on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roesch. Roesch obviously looking to wear him down.
Roesch lands a front kick.
Roesch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roesch thuds his shin into the meat of Yager's side.
Roesch moves into the clinch successfully.
Roesch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yager lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roesch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roesch has closed the distance and engaged Yager in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Roesch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roesch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roesch is leaning against Yager and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roesch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roesch connects with a knee to the head.
Roesch drops Yager onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yager is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Yager is rocked!
Roesch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Yager is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roesch throws a big uppercut that drops Yager! More strikes from Roesch and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Yager lies dazed against the cage as Roesch celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juergen Roesch!
The defeated Johnny Yager had this to say: 'Thanks to all my fans for coming and supporting me. Tomorrow it is back to the gym and I will come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rasputin Erasmus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Dewayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erasmus comes into the arena with Rasputin blaring out of the sound system. Rasputin Erasmus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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288 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rasputin Erasmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Dewayne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dewayne tries for a takedown but Erasmus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dewayne shoots in but Erasmus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Erasmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Dewayne is just out of range.
Nice cross by Erasmus.
Dewayne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Erasmus. No joy for Dewayne on that attempt.
Rasputin Erasmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Dewayne.
Dewayne fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dewayne.
Erasmus 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.
Erasmus throws out a loose jab but Dewayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Erasmus.
Erasmus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dewayne.
Erasmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Erasmus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dewayne checks it well.
Erasmus sends Dewayne crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Erasmus is motioning to the referee to let Dewayne up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dewayne is rocked!
It looks like Marcus Dewayne has been cut.
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!
Erasmus plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Dewayne swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Dewayne face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rasputin Erasmus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaba Meshdej (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ho Lee Fuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaba Meshdej!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ho Lee Fuk!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meshdej throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuk avoids the body shot from Meshdej.
Meshdej misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Fuk.
Meshdej drops Fuk with a right and a left! Meshdej comes rushing in but Fuk regains his composure and manages to keep Meshdej in guard.
Fuk is rocked!
It looks like Ho Lee Fuk has been cut.
Fuk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fuk is still in real trouble! Can Meshdej finish him?
Meshdej tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuk is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meshdej working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meshdej trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuk seems to have recovered his senses.
Fuk looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuk, not yet.
Meshdej is posturing up here but Fuk has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Meshdej tries to roll out but it's too tight and Meshdej has to tap! Slick submission there by Fuk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ho Lee Fuk!
A victorious Ho Lee Fuk 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Sutter Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Young One was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sutter Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Young One!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
One throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
One lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
One misses with a left hand
and Cane counters with a good low kick that One was not able to check.
One lands an overhand right.
One steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
One misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cane.
One blocks a leg kick.
One takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane lands with a nice body kick.
One fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cane blocks a leg kick.
Cane 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cane scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Cane. Beautiful body shot.
One looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Cane's head coaches at Kebab House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
One lands a nice hook to Cane's body. Cane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! One crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cane - the referee stops the clock and One gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cane. One manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A punch lands to the side of Cane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
One misses with a combination
and Cane counters with a low kick, right behind One 's knee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from One.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from One.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cane.
One throws a hook to the side of Cane's head but Cane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Cane tenderised One's leg. One is trying to keep his angry face on.
One misses with a straight left.
One takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
One swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cane counters with a good low kick that One was not able to check.
One walks into a left hand.
One throws a sloppy body shot
and Cane counters with a left to the body.
One moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
One lands a nice shot that snaps Cane's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cane, as that shot connected.
One just misses with a punch to the body.
Cane misses with a body shot
and One counters with a left to the body.
Cane takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses.
Cane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from One.
One throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by One.
One tries to clinch but Cane is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One throws a wild body kick that Cane sees coming a mile off.
One attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
One throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
One waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
One tries to clinch but Cane moves away
and Cane counters with a good low kick that One was not able to check.
One stalks Cane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cane's face. Cane staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
One doesn't manage to clinch there - Cane circles away.
One connects with a right hand. Cane shakes it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! One crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cane - the referee stops the clock and One gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cane. One manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
One throws a series of punches but Cane avoids them all with ease.
One misses with a left hand
and Cane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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 Sutter Cane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cane gets tackled into the cage by One. One maintains the clinch.
Cane tries to land knees in the clinch but One avoids the damage to the body.
One with a knee to the head.
Cane trying to land knees to the body.
Cane manages to break the clinch.
One checks a leg kick nicely.
One throws an off balance right hand
letting Cane counter with a right hand.
It looks like Young One has been cut.
Cane lands a head kick!
One throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane takes a jab right on the kisser.
One's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cane, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One lands a head kick!
One misses with a straight right.
One swings widly with a right hand
and Cane counters with a nice body kick.
One checks a leg kick nicely.
One fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
One is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
Cane tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from One misses.
One misses with a looping left.
One lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane throws a sloppy head kick
and One counters with a nice uppercut.
One misses with a straight left.
One misses the body punch
and Cane finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
One misses with a shot to the body
and Cane counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from One.
Cane has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One checks a leg kick.
One throws a jab when Cane was well out of range.
One's corner calls for a 1-2. One obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
One throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
One moves out of range as Cane throws a body kick.
One is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
One misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
One looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
One misses with an uppercut
and Cane counters with a body kick.
Cane takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses.
Cane tries a low kick but One avoids it.
One has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cane.
One bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cane's head.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from One.
One lands a jab to Cane's midsection.
Sutter Cane is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cane, right into the meat.
One throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
Cane throws a push kick but One slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by One.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but One is just out of range.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
One pulls out of a head kick attempt.
One throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from One.
One throws a lazy head kick
and Cane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Jab, jab by One - just one landing.
One throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Young One will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Young One'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. 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.
One misses with a double jab.
One takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
One clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for One.
One with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cane lands with a right to the head.
One misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cane.
One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cane blocks it with crossed arms.
One looking to throw knees to the head but Cane is blocking nicely.
Cane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cane pushes One away with a front kick.
One misses with a low kick.
Cane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
One misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
One looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One misses with a hook to the body
and Cane counters with a nice body shot.
Good shot there by Cane.
One swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane lands with a thumping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cane.
One has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cane.
Cane lands a front kick.
Cane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
One misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Cane slams his shin into One's torso.
Cane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. One looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane stuns One with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cane tries to land a front kick but One steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab, jab by One - just one landing.
Cane checks a low kick from One.
One throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cane counters with a nice leg kick.
One throws a lazy head kick
and Cane counters with a nice low kick that buckles One's knee momentarily.
Cane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent One stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cane thumps One with a low kick.
One takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Cane.
One misses with an uppercut
and Cane counters with a leg kick.
Cane is looking to wear down One with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
One takes one to the chin there.
One looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cane throws a good cross that connects.
One misses with a right hand
and Cane counters with a head kick.
One looks to land a combination but Cane avoids it well.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by One.
One tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cane counters with a nice low kick that buckles One's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from One.
Cane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?
One instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
One tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cane avoids it.
One being controlled against the cage.
One's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cane blocks a body shot from One.
One's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cane avoiding damage as One throws knees to the body.
Cane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
One misses with a looping left.
Cane stuns One with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sutter Cane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cane 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sutter Cane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojtek Stachelek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denis Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wojtek Stachelek!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stachelek looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Stachelek has his takedown stuffed
and Stachelek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stachelek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stachelek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
Stachelek looks winded!
Stachelek throws an off balance right hand
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stachelek won't be happy with that.
Burns cracks Stachelek with a big right hand but Stachelek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stachelek being controlled for a moment.
Burns 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns advances to mount.
Burns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burns looking for a guillotine from mount but Stachelek is having none of it.
Burns lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Burns connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Burns lands a nice shot to the head.
Burns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burns dominating with strikes here.
Burns controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns landing strikes from the mount.
Burns scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stachelek?
Burns throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Stachelek has his hands clasped together but Burns breaks the hold and Stachelek is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Burns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denis Burns!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Machine Head -Old. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cornelius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard Bear!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Bear's leg but Bear calmly moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick but Bear moves out of range.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bear if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Bear sees coming a mile off.
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson slips under a jab from Bear.
Bear 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.
Bear with a nice cross.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear circles away.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Bear.
Bear's coach down at Hand 2 Hand Combat $50 !!! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bear's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Bear does no damage.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bear trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bear lands a couple of digs.
Bear with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Bear with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bear working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Bear down.
Bear avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Bear walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bear counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Bear wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bear on the ground.
Bear throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bear throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Bear sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Bear avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bear swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bear stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Bear catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Bear closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Bear pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernard Bear will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bear bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bear fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bear staying out of range there.
Bear goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bear takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Bear's knee but Bear avoids it well.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bear manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bear dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Bear's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson cracks Bear with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cornelius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bear scores with a body shot.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bear.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bear prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Bear drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Bear is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bear lands a couple of digs.
Jackson pulls Bear in close to his closed guard and prevents Bear from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bernard Bear has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bear postures up.
Bear trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bear postures up.
Bear has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bear with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bear misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bear.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bear has a takedown stuffed.
Cornelius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Bear.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Bear scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bear takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bear blocks a jab.
A big left from Jackson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Bear throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Bear slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bear was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
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!
Bear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bear swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Bear. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bear.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bear's waist but Bear gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Bear misses with the combination.
Bear gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Bear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bear throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Jackson catches Bear right on the button with a cross.
Bear closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Bear getting side control.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Bear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bear tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pulls Bear in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bear tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jackson.
Bear scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bear darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson throws a hook but Bear blocks it.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bear connects with a single shot there.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Bear counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bernard Bear is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bear works his way into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear controlling from mount.
Cornelius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Bear takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bear's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Bear comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bear winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Bear!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Diablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Diablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Lee!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Santiago Diablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diablo dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Diablo with an uppercut!
Lee forces Diablo back against the cage and clinches.
Diablo manages to break the clinch.
Diablo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diablo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diablo showed some decent athleticism there.
Diablo content to control rather than advance.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Diablo has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diablo works his way into full mount!
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Diablo's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Diablo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Diablo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Diablo controlling the position easily from mount.
Diablo 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.
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diablo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Diablo cracks Lee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Diablo content just to control the position here.
Lee regains half guard.
Lee is pressing down on Diablo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diablo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diablo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diablo scoring with some ground and pound.
Diablo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diablo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diablo passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diablo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Diablo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diablo pulls his head out easily.
Diablo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Diablo tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diablo prevents Lee from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Diablo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diablo misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Diablo.
Diablo throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diablo throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Diablo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diablo.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diablo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Diablo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diablo misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diablo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diablo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee wants to control from the top but Diablo keeps moving.
Diablo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diablo is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee wants to control from the top but Diablo keeps moving.
Diablo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diablo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Diablo pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diablo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Diablo controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
Diablo looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diablo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Diablo controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diablo controlling his opponent.
Diablo tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Diablo isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diablo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Diablo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Diablo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Lee blocks a jab.
Diablo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diablo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diablo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diablo taking a breather here.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Diablo keeps him under control.
Diablo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diablo is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diablo is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee tries to roll over but Diablo keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Diablo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diablo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santiago Diablo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Diablo.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diablo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lee's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lee tries to sprawl but Diablo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diablo not doing much here.
Lee gets full guard.
Lee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Diablo escapes and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Diablo keeps moving and retains side control.
Marshall Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diablo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lee tries to bench press Diablo off him but Diablo keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Diablo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diablo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Diablo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Marcias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuteru Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcias comes to the cage accompanied by Cisco Kid. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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211 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bernardo Marcias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuteru Machida!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marcias's half guard.
Machida wants to pass to mount but Marcias is defending the position.
Machida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marcias is looking to improve his position.
Machida is looking for a kimura but Marcias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machida to get the leverage.
Marcias is trying to get back to full guard.
Machida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marcias is just riding it out for now. Machida eventually gives up the hold.
Machida sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marcias defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marcias is just riding it out for now. Machida eventually gives up the hold.
Marcias definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machida lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcias is not content to let Machida control the position.
Marcias wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marcias is looking for a sweep. Machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marcias keeps working.
Machida takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marcias wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida is working for a kimura but Marcias is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marcias is looking to improve his position.
Machida seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Marcias has recovered full guard.
Machida trying to control but Marcias is working from the bottom.
Marcias is trying to control the position but Machida postures up.
Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machida wants to control from the top but Marcias keeps moving.
Marcias controls Machida momentarily but Machida frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machida preventing the sweep.
Marcias keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Machida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machida has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Marcias is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Machida wants to clinch.
Machida is looking to clinch but Marcias is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marcias moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
Machida throws a body punch but Marcias moves out of range.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marcias on his heels. He'll look to pass Marcias's guard now, I'm sure.
Marcias 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.
Marcias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Marcias trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcias postures up.
Machida is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marcias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuteru Machida dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marcias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machida postures up in Marcias's guard and throws a big left but Marcias blocks it.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Marcias blocks nicely.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazuteru Machida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machida might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marcias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marcias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida wants to control from the top but Marcias keeps moving.
Marcias is trying to keep Machida in close.
Marcias looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcias, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida wants to control from the top but Marcias keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marcias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machida is one step ahead there.
Machida postures up in Marcias's guard and throws a big left but Marcias blocks it.
Marcias being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Marcias avoids it.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Marcias circles away.
Marcias throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
Bernardo Marcias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida throws a front kick aimed at Marcias's knee but Marcias avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Marcias pushes him off.
Marcias connects with a jab.
Machida tries to clinch but Marcias moves away
and Marcias counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machida wants to clinch up but Marcias keeps it at a distance.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Marcias pushes him off.
Kazuteru Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machida showed some decent athleticism there.
Machida throwing shots but Marcias is blocking nicely.
Marcias is looking to control Machida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marcias avoid being mounted?
Marcias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marcias with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marcias tries to roll over but Machida keeps him under control.
Machida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marcias trying to control but Machida postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida trying to pass the guard but Marcias defending well.
Well, if Machida is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marcias trying to hold on to Machida's head to control him but Machida postures up.
Machida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marcias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machida is trying for a kimura here. Marcias looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Machida wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuteru Machida!
Kazuteru Machida managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition [TG], into his post fight interview.
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