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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taz Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon comes to the cage accompanied by Ace Of Spades. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wagner's choice of entrance music: Lose Yourself. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brandon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wagner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wagner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wagner is working for a kimura here but Brandon manages to reverse the position and he's now in Wagner's guard.
Brandon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brandon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandon throws a big right hand that misses.
Brandon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Wagner trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brandon trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Brandon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brandon trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brandon catches Wagner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wagner.
A head kick misses from Wagner.
Brandon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wagner is looking to clinch.
Wagner swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wagner scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brandon lands a couple of elbows.
Brandon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brandon trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brandon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brandon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wagner's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Brandon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Brandon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brandon avoids the head kick by Wagner.
Nice uppercut there from Brandon.
Taz Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wagner sprawls well initially but Brandon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brandon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wagner tries to hold on but Brandon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wagner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wagner shrugs it off.
Brandon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wagner is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon controlling the position easily from mount.
Wagner is still in real trouble! Can Brandon finish him?
Brandon landing shots from mount.
Brandon looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Brandon.
Brandon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brandon content just to control the position here.
Wagner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A big strike lands for Brandon! That's really hurt Wagner and he's turned his back - Brandon keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Brandon jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Brandon!
Taz Brandon 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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Great low kicks
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cunningham lands a jab-cross combination.
Brown 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.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Cunningham counters with a straight right hand.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cunningham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Cunningham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown is rocked!
Brown circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Cunningham. Brown falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Cunningham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randall Cunningham!
Randall Cunningham decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Riasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riasco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Mexakinz ft. Xzibit - The Wake Up Show. Sean Richards has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Santiago Riasco's chin.
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146 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Solid chin |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Riasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Richards!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Richards as Riasco shoots in.
Riasco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Richards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riasco blocks a head kick by Richards.
Richards throws a push kick but Riasco slaps the foot to one side.
Riasco tries to counter with a takedown but Richards is quick to defend against it.
Richards throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Riasco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riasco.
Riasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riasco tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard.
Riasco won't allow Richards to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riasco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Riasco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Richards is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Richards has escaped and now he's on top!
Riasco has his feet on Richards's thighs here. He's pushed Richards off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Richards screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Riasco!
Santiago Riasco 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marek Jebut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duddy has chosen Dropkick Murphys - 'Loyal to No One' as his entrance music. Marek Jebut had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Jebut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Duddy!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jebut closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duddy to the mat! Duddy manages to get full guard.
Jebut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jebut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duddy is keeping the position for now.
Jebut looking to sit in guard and control but Duddy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duddy wants to pass the guard but Jebut is keeping the position.
Jebut seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jebut wants to sweep here but Duddy controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy trying to control but Jebut is working from the bottom.
Duddy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Duddy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duddy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jebut is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jebut has escaped and now he's on top!
Jebut wants to control from the top but Duddy keeps moving.
Jebut connects with a couple of short punches.
Duddy is controlling Jebut's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebut looking to sit in guard and control but Duddy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duddy wants to control from the top but Jebut keeps moving.
Jebut is pulling down on Duddy's head to control his posture.
Duddy won't allow Jebut to sweep him here.
Duddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Jebut is retaining full guard.
Duddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jebut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jebut manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duddy has Jebut in his guard.
Jebut wants to control from the top but Duddy keeps moving.
Duddy looking to control but Jebut passes into half guard.
Duddy is trying to get back to full guard.
Jebut is looking to take a break and control but Duddy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebut wants to pass the guard but Duddy is defending well.
Duddy gets full guard.
Jebut trying to control the position from guard on top but Duddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jebut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jebut trying to control the position from guard on top but Duddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jebut working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jebut trying to control the position from guard on top but Duddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jebut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duddy is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Jebut dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jebut is pushing Duddy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jebut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jebut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duddy can do to turn this around?
Jebut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duddy.
Duddy tries to clinch up.
Duddy throws a low kick but Jebut avoids it.
Jebut wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jebut misses the shot to the body.
Jebut misses the shot to the body.
John Duddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duddy scores with a spinning back kick!
Duddy is looking to slow Jebut down with leg kicks.
Duddy swats away the attempt to clinch by Jebut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebut instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duddy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duddy.
Duddy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duddy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jebut wants to get back to striking at distance but Duddy won't allow it.
Duddy gets through Jebut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duddy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jebut seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Duddy can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Duddy.
Duddy being controlled against the cage.
Duddy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jebut pulls his leg out and moves away.
Duddy takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duddy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duddy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jebut paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like John Duddy has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jebut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jebut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duddy.
Duddy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jebut's calf.
A big left from Jebut misses.
Jebut looks to land a right hand but Duddy moved out of range.
Duddy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jebut lands with a good body shot.
John Duddy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duddy throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Duddy.
Jebut connects with a jab.
Duddy throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jebut counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Jebut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Jebut misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy lands with an uppercut that bounces Jebut off the cage and back into range.
Jebut misses with a two punch combination.
Duddy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jebut throws out the jab.
Duddy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jebut feinted with a counter takedown.
Duddy digs a good hook to Jebut's body.
Duddy misses with a two punch combination.
Jebut lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Duddy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duddy scores with a nice head shot.
Jebut throws a series of punches but Duddy moves out of range.
Jebut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duddy avoids it really well and circles away.
Duddy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jebut tries to clinch up but Duddy circles away and keeps his distance.
Jebut loads up on a big right hand but Duddy slips the punch.
Jebut takes the fight into the clinch.
Jebut swings wildly with an uppercut but Duddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duddy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jebut has him pressed against the cage.
Jebut displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duddy up against the cage.
Duddy looking to slow down the pace here.
Duddy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jebut stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Duddy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Duddy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Duddy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jebut pinned against the cage. Jebut gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jebut attempts a counter takedown but Duddy avoids it well and moves away.
Duddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jebut connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jebut scores with the left hand. Duddy knows he should have avoided that one.
Duddy defending well as Jebut loads up on a big left hand.
Jebut blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Duddy misses its intended target.
Duddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duddy tries to move into range but Jebut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duddy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duddy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jebut finds it's way round the side to connect with Duddy's head.
Jebut darts in and clinches Duddy up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duddy looking to stall.
Duddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jebut's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jebut has him pressed against the cage.
Jebut wants to take the fight to the mat but Duddy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jebut scores with a shot to the side of Duddy's head.
Jebut avoiding damage.
Duddy misses with a punch to the body.
Duddy wants a takedown.
Duddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jebut's elbow.
Duddy working aggressively here.
Jebut breaks the clinch.
Jebut throws a hook but Duddy avoids it easily.
Duddy scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jebut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jebut doesn't manage to clinch there - Duddy circles away.
Duddy misses the shot to the body.
Jebut throws a nice looking combination but Duddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duddy.
Marek Jebut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Duddy.
Jebut is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jebut throws a series of punches but Duddy moves out of range.
Duddy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Duddy catches Jebut with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jebut is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Jebut misses.
Duddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Jebut throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duddy on the side of the head.
Jebut feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Duddy is trying to control the position but Jebut postures up.
Jebut trying to control but Duddy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy has his foot on Jebut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jebut works his way back into a safe position though.
Duddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Duddy keeping full guard, as Jebut tries to pass.
Jebut slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Duddy controls Jebut momentarily but Jebut frees himself.
Jebut sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duddy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jebut is just out of range.
Jebut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duddy.
Jebut takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jebut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jebut tries to clinch up.
Duddy misses with a leg kick.
Duddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jebut moves away.
Duddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duddy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jebut.
Duddy throws a nice looking combination but Jebut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jebut drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duddy sprawls and moves away.
Jebut darts in and clinches Duddy up against the cage.
Duddy trying to stall but Jebut improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jebut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Jebut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jebut has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Jebut!
Marek Jebut decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Watson's choice of entrance music: Roll Right. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Fedotov.
Watson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fedotov's half guard.
Fedotov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov is positioning himself well to prevent Watson advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.
Watson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watson wants to control but Fedotov is keeping him busy.
Watson thows a huge punch but Fedotov dodges it nicely.
Watson working the head and body with strikes.
Watson prevents Fedotov from standing back up.
Watson prevents Fedotov from improving his position.
Watson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fedotov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fedotov tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fedotov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedotov.
Watson with the counter takedown but Fedotov avoids it easily.
Watson shoots and misses
and Fedotov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Watson.
Watson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watson is trying to drag Fedotov to the mat but Fedotov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped Watson in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedotov.
Watson is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to pull guard but Fedotov holds him up against the cage and eventually Watson drops back down to his feet.
Fedotov scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
Fedotov stops a takedown attempt from Watson.
Fedotov tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fedotov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Watson blocks a body shot from Fedotov.
A head punch on the inside from Fedotov fails to land.
Watson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fedotov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Watson has clasped his hands together around Fedotov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fedotov is trying to improve his position.
Fedotov is working hard here to advance position.
Watson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Watson tries to advance position but instead Fedotov slips a leg back in to half guard.
Fedotov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Watson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Watson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fedotov has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedotov.
Watson looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Fedotov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that Watson shrugs off.
It looks like Brian Watson has been cut.
Fedotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fedotov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fedotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Watson's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson wants to take the fight to the mat but Fedotov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Watson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fedotov prevents it.
Watson has Fedotov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fedotov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Watson looking for a takedown.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Fedotov.
That has opened up Brian Watson's cut even more.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Watson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov is pressed up against the cage. Watson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fedotov down to the mat. Fedotov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Watson has a takedown stuffed.
Fedotov wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Fedotov. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Fedotov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Watson's calf.
Fedotov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Fedotov shows good takedown defense.
Watson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fedotov circles away.
Fedotov misses the body punch
and Watson moves into the clinch.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Fedotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Fedotov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Watson gets tackled into the cage by Fedotov. Fedotov maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vladik Fedotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fedotov gets underhooks to prevent Watson's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedotov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Watson prevents Fedotov from improving his position.
Fedotov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fedotov is pressing down on Watson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Watson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov pulls Watson in close to his closed guard and prevents Watson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Watson won't allow Fedotov to sweep him here.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fedotov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fedotov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watson shoots in for a double leg but Fedotov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Watson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fedotov defends well and Watson ends up having to push Fedotov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fedotov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fedotov lands a leg kick that knocks Watson off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladik Fedotov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Watson shoots in but Fedotov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fedotov lands with a nice body punch.
Fedotov slips a jab from Watson.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
Brian Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
Watson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedotov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedotov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fedotov wants it to stay on the feet.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Watson staying out of range there.
Brian Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Fedotov. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
Watson tries for a takedown but Fedotov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Watson moves out of range as Fedotov strikes.
Fedotov wants to land a leg kick but Watson is out of range.
Watson shoots for a takedown but Fedotov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov scores with the left hand. Watson knows he should have avoided that one.
Watson dives in for a single leg takedown but Fedotov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fedotov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fedotov connects with a looping right hand.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fedotov has Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fedotov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fedotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Watson avoiding damage as Fedotov throws knees to the body.
Watson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fedotov lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fedotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson can't get the takedown.
Watson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedotov.
Fedotov lands an uppercut.
Fedotov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fedotov stops a takedown attempt from Watson.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Fedotov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Watson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Watson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Watson is looking for a takedown.
Fedotov pushes Watson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fedotov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watson is rocked!
Fedotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedotov finish him?
Fedotov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye.
Watson is trying to drag Fedotov to the mat but Fedotov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Watson seems to have recovered his senses.
Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Fedotov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fedotov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watson, pushing him back against the cage.
Fedotov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fedotov misses with some punches.
Watson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fedotov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fedotov jabs at Watson's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fedotov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watson somewhat.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
Watson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fedotov circles away.
Fedotov doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
Watson shoots for a takedown but Fedotov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Watson throws a leg kick that misses.
Fedotov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Watson.
Fedotov scores with a jab.
Fedotov wants to clinch
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedotov clinches with his opponent.
Fedotov scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedotov lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladik Fedotov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fedotov 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladik Fedotov!
Our winner, Vladik Fedotov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iivana Jalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Aino Venna - Waltz to Paris. Kincaid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Converge - . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivana Jalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Jalo.
Kincaid slips under a jab from Jalo.
Kincaid missing with a left hand there. Jalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jalo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Jalo's head coaches at Bad Pluto! (17 Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kincaid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jalo but Jalo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jalo throws a shot to the body.
Jalo takes a swing at Kincaid's ribcage but misses.
Kincaid tries to close the distance and clinch but Jalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jalo misses with a right hand
and Kincaid counters with a body kick that stops Jalo in his tracks momentarily.
Jalo cracks a nice hook into Kincaid's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid misses with an uppercut.
Kincaid connects with an inside leg kick.
Jalo scores with a hook.
Kincaid lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kincaid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kincaid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kincaid throws a jab when Jalo was well out of range.
Kincaid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jalo.
Jalo misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Jalo misses.
Kincaid cracks Jalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kincaid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been informed that Kincaid 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.
Kincaid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jalo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kincaid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kincaid.
Kincaid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jalo circles away quickly and effectively.
Jalo is looking to counter punch.
Jalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kincaid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jalo looks to land a left hand but Kincaid moved out of range nicely.
Kincaid throws a body punch but Jalo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kincaid momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Kincaid.
Kincaid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kincaid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iivana Jalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kincaid.
Kincaid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jalo throws an off balance right hand
letting Kincaid counter with a right hand.
Jalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kincaid.
Nice takedown defense from Jalo. No joy for Kincaid on that attempt.
Jalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jalo misses with a wild body shot.
Jalo moves out of range as Kincaid strikes.
Jalo throws a big shot that misses.
Kincaid throws a counter combo.
Kincaid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jalo in his tracks.
Jalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kincaid closes the distance and clinches.
Kincaid has had enough of the clinch but Jalo keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalo stalling.
Jalo blocks an uppercut.
Jalo tries a body shot but Kincaid blocks it.
Jalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kincaid backwards.
Kincaid wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kincaid misses with the head strike.
Kincaid tries to pull guard but Jalo won't allow it.
Jalo misses with a body punch.
Jalo working aggressively here.
Kincaid lands a nice uppercut.
Kincaid blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kincaid.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kincaid.
Kincaid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jalo looks to land a left hand but Kincaid moved out of range nicely.
Kincaid dodges the punch combination from Jalo.
Kincaid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jalo lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jalo. Kincaid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jalo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kincaid staying out of range there.
Kincaid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kincaid steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jalo.
Kincaid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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 Iivana Jalo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jalo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kincaid.
Jalo gets caught flat footed, as Kincaid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kincaid throws an elbow that misses. Jalo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kincaid's guard. Nice move by Jalo!
Kincaid looking for a sweep. Not yet Kincaid, not yet.
Kincaid is trying to keep Jalo in close.
Kincaid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jalo is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jalo won't allow Kincaid to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kincaid is trying to control the position but Jalo postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kincaid clinches up with Jalo and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jalo tries a body shot but Kincaid blocks it.
Kincaid is looking to control Jalo's arms but Jalo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kincaid has his back to the cage.
Kincaid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jalo.
Kincaid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jalo taking a breather.
Kincaid leaning against his opponent.
Jalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jalo throws a head punch that misses.
Kincaid is trying to pull guard but Jalo has him pressed against the cage.
Kincaid prevents a body shot from Jalo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is trying to stall.
Kincaid trying to stall but Jalo improves his position.
Kincaid seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Jalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kincaid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jalo prevents Kincaid from breaking the clinch.
Kincaid misses with a punch on the inside.
Jalo is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jalo.
Iivana Jalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kincaid is looking to break free of the clinch but Jalo has double underhooks.
Jalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kincaid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kincaid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid manages to break the clinch.
Jalo misses the shot to the body.
Kincaid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jalo throws a combination that misses
and Kincaid counters with a series of strikes. Jalo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kincaid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jalo throws a body punch but Kincaid moves out of range.
Billy Kincaid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kincaid throws the left hand but Jalo avoids the punch easily.
Kincaid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kincaid misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Jalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kincaid looks to land a body kick but Jalo moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kincaid moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kincaid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iivana Jalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kincaid throws a front kick that sends Jalo stumbling back into the cage.
Kincaid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jalo at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Kincaid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Kincaid misses with a wild combination.
Jalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kincaid is just out of range.
Kincaid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kincaid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kincaid dodges the punch combination from Jalo.
Kincaid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kincaid somewhat.
Jalo scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jalo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kincaid scores with a hook to the body. Jalo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jalo takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kincaid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kincaid throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kincaid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jalo's waist but Jalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kincaid off to one side.
Jalo throwing a counter right hand but Kincaid manages to avoid it.
Jalo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jalo scores with a one two! Kincaid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kincaid looks to land a left hand but Jalo moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Kincaid misses.
Kincaid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kincaid.
Kincaid misses with a shot to the body
and Jalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jalo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jalo fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Jalo does no damage.
Jalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Jalo - just one landing.
Jalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jalo circles away quickly and effectively.
Kincaid thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jalo if he has to take too many more of those.
Kincaid moves into the clinch.
Kincaid is trying to break the clinch but Jalo is controlling him.
Kincaid tries to pull guard but Jalo won't allow it.
Iivana Jalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kincaid.
Kincaid stalls.
Jalo just leaning against Kincaid, taking a breather.
Kincaid trying to control the position but instead, Jalo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kincaid into the cage.
Jalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kincaid struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalo controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jalo misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Jalo.
Kincaid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jalo.
Kincaid pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kincaid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jalo lands a right hand.
Kincaid is trying to maintain a safe position but Jalo gets an underhook and turns Kincaid into the cage.
Jalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kincaid.
Kincaid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kincaid controls his hands.
Jalo wants to stall.
Jalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kincaids head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kincaid.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jalo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jalo has a couple of punches blocked by Kincaid.
Jalo tries to work over Kincaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kincaid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iivana Jalo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jalo 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iivana Jalo!
A very excited looking Iivana Jalo 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hantu Rockamole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Ladin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockamole comes into the arena with David Bowie - Let's dance blaring out of the sound system. Ladin has chosen Highway to hell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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287 lbs
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283 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
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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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hantu Rockamole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Ladin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladin takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Rockamole as he connects with a hook.
Ladin throws a sloppy head kick and Rockamole moves out of range easily.
Rockamole avoids the head kick by Ladin.
Rockamole throws a looping overhand right but Ladin ducks down to avoid it.
Ladin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockamole manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockamole.
Ladin lands a jab to Rockamole's midsection.
Rockamole cracks Ladin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ladin throws a head kick but Rockamole moves out of range.
Ladin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ladin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockamole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockamole drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ladin is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ladin keeps working.
Rockamole connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ladin some visible discomfort.
Rockamole is looking to take a break and control but Ladin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ladin is looking for a sweep.
Ladin regains half guard.
Rockamole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ladin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ladin is refusing to be controlled, as Rockamole sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ladin is looking for a sweep. Rockamole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ladin looking for submissions off his back.
Rockamole trying to mount his opponent but Ladin defends it.
Ladin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ladin wants to improve his position but Rockamole is controlling well.
Rockamole content to control rather than advance.
Rockamole working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockamole pulls his head out easily.
Rockamole moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ladin.
Rockamole landing strikes.
Ladin is looking for a sweep.
Ladin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rockamole lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rockamole landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rockamole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ladin is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Rockamole knocks Ladin out cold with a massive hammerfist! Rockamole Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hantu Rockamole!
In his post fight interview, Hantu Rockamole gave a big smile as he said 'This is the time for me to speak clear and loud: I am the top notch guy in this division, and I claim for my chance to the throne...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rez Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolfo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez's entrance music is Can We Still Be Friends. A fine choice. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rez Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adolfo Dias!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Dias.
Cortez moves away from the strike by Dias.
Dias takes one on the button.
It looks like Adolfo Dias has been cut.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
Cortez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rez Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Cortez does no damage.
Dias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cortez misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez swings widly with a right hand
and Dias counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Rez Cortez has been cut.
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dias scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Dias.
Cortez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Dias's shoulder, as Dias tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Dias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dias scores with a nice head shot.
Cortez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dias was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Dias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez.
Cortez misses with a few strikes there.
Donk. Dias catches Cortez right on the button with a cross.
Dias throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dias.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias misses with a looping left.
Dias lunges at Cortez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cortez's hand.
Dias scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cortez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cortez throws a shot from downtown. Dias moves away and avoids it.
Cortez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dias circles away quickly and effectively.
Dias is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Cortez. Those never looked like landing.
Jab by Cortez.
That has opened up Adolfo Dias's cut even more.
Cortez misses with a body shot
and Dias counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dias walks into a left hand.
Dias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortez misses the body punch
and Dias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortez is rocked!
Dias moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Dias lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cortez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias drops Cortez with a big left hand! Cortez is injured, injured bad! Dias jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolfo Dias!
Adolfo Dias 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Julio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santa Cruz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 50 cent P.I.M.P. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Julio!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santa Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santa Cruz, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Julio misses.
Santa Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santa Cruz connects with a leg kick. Julio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Julio looks to score with a jab to the body but Santa Cruz is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santa Cruz.
Julio misses with a head kick.
Santa Cruz is looking to chop away at Julio's legs.
Julio lands a jab to the head.
Rafael Santa Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Julio.
Nice defenses there by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Santa Cruz throws a low kick, looking for Julio's leg but Julio calmly moves out of range.
Julio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santa Cruz can pounce on him.
Santa Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Julio.
Santa Cruz throws a lazy head kick
and Julio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santa Cruz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Santa Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Julio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Santa Cruz scores with a kick to the body.
Santa Cruz is looking to slow Julio down with leg kicks.
Julio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Julio misses with a leg kick.
Santa Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Julio.
Santa Cruz thuds his shin into the meat of Julio's side.
Santa Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
Julio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Julio.
An inside leg kick lands from Santa Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julio tries a head kick but it misses.
Julio drops his hands momentarily and Santa Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Julio throws the left hand but Santa Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Julio throws a nice looking combination but Santa Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santa Cruz 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.
Santa Cruz wants to slow Julio down by chopping away at his legs.
Santa Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Julio.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick
and Julio counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Julio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Santa Cruz misses the target.
Julio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santa Cruz clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Santa Cruz fails to land.
Santa Cruz working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz has Julio pressed against the cage, preventing Julio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santa Cruz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santa Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Julio letting Santa Cruz take a breather here.
Santa Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Julio controls his hands.
Santa Cruz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Santa Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santa Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santa Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Julio misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julio throws the kick towards the body but Santa Cruz avoids it.
Julio misses with a right hand
and Santa Cruz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Julio lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Santa Cruz.
Don Julio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Julio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Julio walks into a left hand.
Santa Cruz misses with a low kick.
Julio throws a hook but Santa Cruz blocks it.
Julio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Julio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Santa Cruz wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Julio misses.
Santa Cruz tries to clinch there but Julio circles away.
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 Rafael Santa Cruz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Santa Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Don Julio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Julio tenderised Santa Cruz's leg. Santa Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheers as Julio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santa Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick
and Julio counters with a low kick, right behind Santa Cruz 's knee.
Santa Cruz lands a high kick!
Santa Cruz thows a leg kick but Julio checks it
and Santa Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Santa Cruz misses.
Santa Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santa Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Julio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Julio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Julio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santa Cruz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Julio's 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santa Cruz stands up over Julio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Santa Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Julio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Julio's brow.
Santa Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Julio blocks nicely.
Santa Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Julio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santa Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santa Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Santa Cruz 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.
Santa Cruz trying to control but Julio is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Santa Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Julio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santa Cruz.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santa Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Julio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Julio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santa Cruz connects with a crisp jab.
Santa Cruz 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.
Nice defenses there by Julio.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Julio counters with a nice kick to the body.
Julio scores with a push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santa Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz avoids the head kick by Julio.
Julio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santa Cruz misses with a head kick.
Julio throws a head kick that misses.
Julio checks a low kick from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz throws out a leg kick but Julio moves out of range and Santa Cruz only half commits.
Julio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz obviously looking to wear him down.
Santa Cruz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Julio.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santa Cruz.
Julio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Julio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santa Cruz, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Santa Cruz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Julio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Julio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Julio ducks under a wild hook from Santa Cruz.
Julio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz slips under a jab.
Santa Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Santa Cruz checks a leg kick nicely.
Julio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santa Cruz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Julio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Julio blocks the low kick.
Julio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santa Cruz motions for Julio to come forward. Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santa Cruz connects with a leg kick. Julio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Julio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz takes one on the button.
Julio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santa Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santa Cruz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Julio counters with a stiff right hand.
Julio throws a body punch but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Julio scores with a jab to the jaw.
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 Rafael Santa Cruz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santa Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Julio.
Julio throws a right hand that misses
and Santa Cruz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Julio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Santa Cruz dives in and scores a takedown into Julio's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santa Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Santa Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Julio is retaining full guard.
Santa Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Julio is looking to stand up but Santa Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santa Cruz trying to control but Julio is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Santa Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Julio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santa Cruz checks a leg kick.
Julio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz obviously looking to wear him down.
Santa Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Julio avoids it.
Julio unleashes a big counter combination but Santa Cruz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Julio misses with a body kick.
Santa Cruz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Julio misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Santa Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Julio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santa Cruz.
Julio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Julio. No joy for Santa Cruz on that attempt.
Julio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santa Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Julio connects with a single shot there.
Santa Cruz goes for a double leg but Julio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Julio continues to drive forward.
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!
Julio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santa Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Julio but Julio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Santa Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santa Cruz tries to land a body kick
and Julio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz throws a low kick but Julio moves out of range easily.
Santa Cruz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Julio raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Julio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Santa Cruz misses with a body kick.
Santa Cruz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Julio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Julio moves out of range of the body kick from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz backing away here, and Julio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Julio throws a sloppy head kick
and Santa Cruz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Santa Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Julio.
Santa Cruz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Santa Cruz throws a head kick but Julio moves out of range.
Julio throws a series of punches but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Julio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Santa Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santa Cruz misses with a low kick as Julio jumps back.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook. Julio ducked under it nicely.
Julio blocks a head kick by Santa Cruz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Julio 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.
Santa Cruz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Julio thinks about the counter body kick.
Julio throws a hook but Santa Cruz blocks it.
A cross from Julio lands.
Santa Cruz checks the leg kick.
It looked like Santa Cruz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santa Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rafael Santa Cruz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santa Cruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Julio.
Santa Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Julio's sensitive parts.
Julio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santa Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Julio.
Julio misses with a shot to the body
and Santa Cruz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A bone on bone clash there as Julio blocks the leg kick.
Julio takes a swing at Santa Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Santa Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Julio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santa Cruz wants to slow Julio down by chopping away at his legs.
Julio thinks about the counter body kick.
Julio fails to land with a series of punches.
Santa Cruz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Santa Cruz misses with a body kick.
Julio lands an overhand right.
A jab from Julio does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santa Cruz.
Julio looks to land a body kick but Santa Cruz moved away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Julio!
Julio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santa Cruz checks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santa Cruz, right into the meat.
Santa Cruz tries for a takedown but Julio circles away easily
letting Julio counter with a right hand.
Julio throws out a powerful jab.
Julio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santa Cruz's sensitive parts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Julio.
Santa Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santa Cruz blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Julio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santa Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Julio is out of range and Santa Cruz settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Santa Cruz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Julio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santa Cruz misses with a body kick.
Santa Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santa Cruz scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Santa Cruz misses.
Julio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Santa Cruz.
Julio cracks the inside of Santa Cruz's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz 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.
Santa Cruz pushes Julio away with a front kick.
Julio checks a leg kick.
Crunch! Julio slams his shin into Santa Cruz's torso.
A clash of legs there as Julio blocks the low kick.
Julio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Julio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Santa Cruz - the referee stops the clock and Julio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Santa Cruz. Julio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Santa Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Julio pinned against the cage. Julio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Santa Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Julio. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Julio.
Santa Cruz pushes Julio away with a front kick.
Santa Cruz shoots in and bounces Julio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Julio wants to stand up but Santa Cruz is controlling him.
Santa Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Julio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santa Cruz prevents Julio from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rafael Santa Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Santa Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but Julio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Santa Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Julio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Julio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz throws a head kick but Julio moves out of range.
Santa Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Julio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Santa Cruz lands a head kick!
Julio throws a head kick that Santa Cruz semi-blocks.
Julio misses with a straight right.
Julio looks for the body kick but Santa Cruz saw that one coming.
Santa Cruz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio dodges the ground and pound from Santa Cruz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santa Cruz tries to advance to mount but Julio denies him.
Julio is looking to get back to his feet here but Santa Cruz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Julio's back.
Julio is trying to stand back up.
Santa Cruz misses with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santa Cruz wants to control but Julio is keeping busy.
Santa Cruz connects with a big shot to the side of Julio's head.
Santa Cruz throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Julio is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Julio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Santa Cruz.
Julio takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rafael Santa Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santa Cruz cracks Julio with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Julio from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Rafael Santa Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Even with his hooks in, Santa Cruz manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Don Julio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julio is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz is throwing strikes but Julio counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Julio regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Julio's head.
Santa Cruz is looking to advance position but Julio won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santa Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Julio's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Santa Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santa Cruz, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rafael Santa Cruz!
As Rafael Santa Cruz got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Ozinuki, it is 1-1 why you run after you get lucky, come on, man the fuck up punk!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Danze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Mctanned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danze comes to the cage accompanied by Handle ur Bizness by the Mash Out Possee. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Danze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Mctanned!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Danze. Beautiful body shot.
Mctanned misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Mctanned with that takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Danze - just one landing.
It looks like Paul Mctanned has been cut.
Danze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mctanned's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Danze finds it's way through Mctanned's defenses.
Mctanned looks to land a right hand but Danze moved out of range.
Danze attempts a counter takedown but Mctanned avoids it well and moves away.
No joy there for Danze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danze connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Mctanned! He's out on his feet! Danze rushes in and drops Mctanned with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Danze!
Billy Danze retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Billy Danze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Paul Mctanned spoke after the fight, saying 'The Future will be better next time'.
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