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Syn 340 - Destination:Pain! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sumrall has chosen Kutless - Smile as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonah Sumrall!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Sumrall.
Sumrall throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Sumrall blocks the low kick.
Sumrall stalks Edwards and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Edwards's face. Edwards staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Aaron Edwards has been cut.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sumrall looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Sumrall tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Sumrall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sumrall misses with a head kick.
Sumrall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sumrall misses with a body kick.
Sumrall throws a body kick that misses.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sumrall.
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!
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Sumrall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sumrall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jonah Sumrall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sumrall cracks Edwards with an open hand slap.
Sumrall looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
Sumrall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sumrall lands a glancing blow to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards throws a push kick but Sumrall slaps the foot to one side.
Sumrall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Sumrall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edwards wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Sumrall throws a head kick that misses.
As Sumrall tries to get set, Edwards tries to push him back and clinch up but Sumrall manages to avoid the attempt.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edwards 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sumrall misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
Sumrall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sumrall throws a lazy head kick
and Edwards counters with a left to the body.
Sumrall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
Sumrall looks winded!
Edwards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall misses with a looping left.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Sumrall.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sumrall throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards tried to counter with a leg kick but Sumrall avoided it.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Sumrall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edwards doesn't seem phased though.
Edwards moves out of range as Sumrall throws a body kick.
Sumrall throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Sumrall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sumrall misses with a two punch combination.
Sumrall misses with a body kick.
Sumrall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sumrall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sumrall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edwards is looking to wear down Sumrall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Sumrall.
Edwards throws a quick counter head kick but Sumrall was just out of range.
Edwards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body kick there by Edwards.
Sumrall throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Edwards feints and then cracks Sumrall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sumrall down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sumrall throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Edwards dips to his left and cracks Sumrall with an uppercut!
Sumrall blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Edwards digs a good hook to Sumrall's body.
Sumrall moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Edwards takes one to the side of the head.
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Sumrall misses with a hook.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Sumrall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sumrall raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sumrall throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Sumrall moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Sumrall misses its intended target.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Sumrall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Edwards throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sumrall on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Sumrall slams his shin into Edwards's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Sumrall.
Sumrall misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Edwards misses its target.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sumrall is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sumrall tries to land a front kick but Edwards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters circling a little - Edwards finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sumrall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edwards lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sumrall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sumrall misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sumrall!
Sumrall is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Edwards had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sumrall throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.
Sumrall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sumrall misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sumrall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sumrall avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sumrall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edwards in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonah Sumrall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Edwards's cut.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards thows a body kick. Sumrall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Sumrall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sumrall throws a big counter head kick but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Edwards throws a nice head kick!
Edwards throws a leg kick but Sumrall moved away.
Edwards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edwards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sumrall throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Edwards throws a head kick but Sumrall moves out of range.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body. Sumrall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Sumrall throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Sumrall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sumrall connects with a high kick.
Edwards lands with a right hand.
Sumrall is breathing heavily.
Sumrall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sumrall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Sumrall swinging wildly here.
Sumrall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sumrall lands a jab to the nose.
Edwards lands with a shot to the body.
Sumrall with a nice cross.
Edwards misses with a head kick.
Edwards moves out of range as Sumrall strikes.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sumrall throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Sumrall misses with the combination.
Sumrall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sumrall gets tackled into the cage by Edwards. Edwards maintains the clinch.
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!
Edwards lands a body shot.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Edwards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sumrall is defending well for now.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Edwards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sumrall backwards.
Edwards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sumrall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sumrall stalling in the clinch but Edwards improves position.
Sumrall blocks a body shot from Edwards.
A frustrated look appears on Sumrall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sumrall trying to stall but Edwards improves his position.
Edwards lands with a short shot to the head.
Sumrall manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Sumrall throws a head kick that misses.
Sumrall throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Sumrall circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Sumrall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards throws a head kick but Sumrall moves out of range.
It seemed like Sumrall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Sumrall finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sumrall tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice cross by Sumrall.
A telegraphed right hand from Sumrall misses the target.
Edwards swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Edwards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sumrall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sumrall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sumrall scores with a spinning back kick!
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sumrall throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sumrall misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Edwards jabs at Sumrall's body.
Edwards moves out of range as Sumrall strikes.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edwards moves out of range as Sumrall throws a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sumrall.
Edwards darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edwards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sumrall avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Sumrall throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sumrall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Edwards.
Sumrall swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a right hand to the body.
Sumrall moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Sumrall misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a head kick. That will keep Sumrall thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edwards darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Edwards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonah Sumrall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aaron Edwards's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Sumrall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Edwards blocks the body kick.
Sumrall misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Edwards misses its target.
Sumrall thuds his right hand into Edwards's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Sumrall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edwards there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sumrall throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sumrall.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Sumrall swinging wildly here.
Edwards is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sumrall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sumrall tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sumrall managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sumrall.
Edwards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sumrall's face.
Sumrall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sumrall manages to break the clinch.
Edwards with a nice cross.
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sumrall tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sumrall loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Sumrall throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sumrall's hands.
Sumrall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sumrall lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumrall lands with a kick to the ribs.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sumrall.
Sumrall misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sumrall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sumrall, as that shot connected.
Sumrall throws out a powerful jab.
Sumrall throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Sumrall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jonah Sumrall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sumrall blocks a low kick nicely.
Sumrall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sumrall throws a lazy body kick
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sumrall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aaron Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonah Sumrall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sumrall manages to circle out of the way.
Edwards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Sumrall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Nice shot by Sumrall.
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sumrall's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Sumrall finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Edwards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sumrall cracks Edwards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sumrall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Sumrall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Sumrall.
Nice body kick there by Sumrall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards scores with a spinning back kick!
Sumrall throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sumrall manages to circle out of the way.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Sumrall.
Sumrall throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Sumrall.
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sumrall throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
Sumrall misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Sumrall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sumrall is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Sumrall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Sumrall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Sumrall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Sumrall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edwards can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Sumrall.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sumrall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sumrall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonah Sumrall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sumrall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonah Sumrall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itagaki Fukuzawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fukuzawa's choice of entrance music: In Flames - Colony. Itagaki Fukuzawa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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146 lbs
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153 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jim Beckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Itagaki Fukuzawa!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beckett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fukuzawa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fukuzawa cracks Beckett with an open hand slap.
Beckett misses with a hook to the body
and Fukuzawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beckett misses with a straight left.
Fukuzawa slips a straight right by Beckett.
Fukuzawa throws a head kick that misses.
Fukuzawa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beckett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fukuzawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beckett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fukuzawa.
Beckett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuzawa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Beckett.
Fukuzawa misses with a straight left.
Jim Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukuzawa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beckett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beckett misses with an uppercut. Fukuzawa saw that one coming.
Fukuzawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fukuzawa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beckett lands with a cross.
A combination from Beckett does no damage.
Beckett tries a low kick but Fukuzawa avoids it.
Beckett throws a shot from downtown. Fukuzawa moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckett.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fukuzawa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukuzawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beckett tries to counter with a takedown but Fukuzawa is quick to defend against it.
Fukuzawa connects with a body shot that sends Beckett's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Beckett.
Beckett misses with a kick to the body.
Beckett throws a jab but it's blocked by Fukuzawa.
Beckett is looking to slow Fukuzawa down with leg kicks.
Fukuzawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fukuzawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beckett misses with a head kick.
Fukuzawa ducks under a wild hook from Beckett.
Fukuzawa throws out a counter right but Beckett avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett lands with a nice body kick.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick that misses.
Fukuzawa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beckett's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fukuzawa checks a leg kick.
Fukuzawa throws out a counter right but Beckett avoids it with no problem.
Itagaki Fukuzawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukuzawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckett.
Beckett is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fukuzawa tries to score with a low kick but Beckett moves his leg out of the way.
Beckett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fukuzawa is out of range and Beckett settles back down.
Fukuzawa lands a jab.
Fukuzawa loads up on a big right hand but Beckett slips the punch.
Fukuzawa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beckett's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Fukuzawa misses its intended target.
Beckett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beckett tries a head kick but it misses.
Beckett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beckett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beckett throws a hook to the side of Fukuzawa's head but Fukuzawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beckett connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fukuzawa! But no joy.
Fukuzawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fukuzawa throws the left hand but Beckett avoids the punch easily.
Beckett wants to land a leg kick but Fukuzawa is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fukuzawa! But no joy.
Beckett throws a leg kick which misses Fukuzawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Fukuzawa tries to avoid it.
Beckett throws a wild body kick that Fukuzawa sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Itagaki Fukuzawa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beckett throws a leg kick
and Fukuzawa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fukuzawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beckett ducks under a wild hook from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa connects with a solid leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Beckett might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fukuzawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beckett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Itagaki Fukuzawa has been cut.
Fukuzawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beckett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beckett.
As Beckett backs off Fukuzawa throws a huge counter combo but Beckett manages to avoid it all.
Fukuzawa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fukuzawa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuzawa throws a shot from downtown. Beckett moves away and avoids it.
Beckett misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beckett moves away from the strike by Fukuzawa.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beckett.
Beckett throws a big shot that misses.
Fukuzawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fukuzawa looks to throw the jab but Beckett is out of range.
Fukuzawa ducks under a wild hook from Beckett.
Fukuzawa throws out a loose jab but Beckett uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Beckett lands a leg kick that knocks Fukuzawa off balance momentarily.
Beckett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fukuzawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fukuzawa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beckett counters with a shoot takedown. Fukuzawa fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beckett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beckett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beckett tries to free his leg and advance position but Fukuzawa is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beckett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fukuzawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beckett is looking to work some ground and pound but Fukuzawa has wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fukuzawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Fukuzawa, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beckett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa lands a nice hook to Beckett's body. Beckett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fukuzawa misses with a hook
and Beckett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beckett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fukuzawa keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa wants to improve his position but Beckett is controlling well.
Fukuzawa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beckett trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukuzawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukuzawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Itagaki Fukuzawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Itagaki Fukuzawa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Beckett throws a chopping leg kick but Fukuzawa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beckett misses with a wild body shot.
Beckett connects with an inside leg kick.
Beckett lands with a shot to the body.
Beckett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beckett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fukuzawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beckett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fukuzawa on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuzawa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fukuzawa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beckett.
Fukuzawa misses with an uppercut. Beckett saw that one coming.
Beckett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckett is looking to land body kicks.
Fukuzawa tried to score with a low kick but Beckett checks it.
Beckett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fukuzawa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beckett working away.
Fukuzawa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Beckett.
Jim Beckett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fukuzawa is looking to reverse the position.
Beckett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Beckett working the strikes but Fukuzawa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fukuzawa tries to roll over but Beckett keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukuzawa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beckett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fukuzawa tries to buck Beckett off but Beckett is having none of it.
Beckett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fukuzawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fukuzawa stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Beckett working the head with strikes.
Fukuzawa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fukuzawa is avoiding damage well.
Beckett lands some shots froms side control.
Beckett 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.
Beckett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fukuzawa is trying to improve his position.
Fukuzawa regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fukuzawa tries to kick Beckett off but Beckett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beckett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fukuzawa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beckett!
Our winner, Jim Beckett, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Renninger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musashi Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 神風 Musashi Kato is gyrating in front of the ring girls kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Renninger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Musashi Kato!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kato throws a looping overhand right but Renninger ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Renninger's head coaches at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renninger.
Kato checks a leg kick nicely.
Kato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Richard Renninger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kato tries to land a body kick
and Renninger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters circling a little - Renninger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Renninger with a hook.
Renninger blocks the body kick.
Renninger punishes Kato's body with a nice straight punch.
Renninger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kato's hands.
Renninger lands with a shot to the body.
Kato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kato ducks under a wild hook from Renninger.
Renninger lands with a cross.
Renninger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kato takes a step back to recover.
Renninger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renninger throws a looping overhand right but Kato ducks down to avoid it.
Renninger throws a lazy uppercut
and Kato counters with a good low kick that Renninger was not able to check.
Kato blocks a leg kick.
Renninger misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Kato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Kato.
Renninger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kato looks to land a left hand but Renninger moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Kato.
Kato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Renninger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kato is able to avoid easily.
Renninger misses with a straight right.
Renninger slips a jab from Kato.
Kato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renninger throws out the jab.
Renninger is looking to slow Kato down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renninger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kato avoids the body shot from Renninger.
Renninger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kato counters with a slapping leg kick.
Renninger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Kato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Renninger.
Kato with the counter takedown but Renninger avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Renninger.
Kato ducks right into an uppercut from Renninger.
Kato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Renninger throws a looping overhand right but Kato ducks down to avoid it.
Kato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Renninger defends it well.
Kato moves away from the strike by Renninger.
Kato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kato slips under a jab.
Renninger throws a half hearted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Kato misses.
Renninger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renninger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kato's head.
A cross from Renninger lands.
A good leg kick by Renninger.
Kato takes one to the side of the head.
Kato checks a low kick from Renninger.
Renninger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Renninger. That one must have hurt.
Renninger throws an off balance right hand
and Renninger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richard Renninger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Renninger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Renninger misses with a body kick.
Kato slips a straight right by Renninger.
Renninger throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renninger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kato missing with a left hand there. Renninger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Renninger is looking to counter punch.
Renninger is looking to slow Kato down with leg kicks.
Kato throws a sloppy head kick and Renninger moves out of range easily.
Kato scores with a nice strike.
That kick from Renninger tenderised Kato's leg. Kato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kato defending well as Renninger loads up on a big left hand.
Renninger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kato.
Renninger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Renninger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kato.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Renninger 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 Kato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Renninger throws a hook but Kato blocks it.
Renninger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Renninger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Renninger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Renninger misses with a combination
and Kato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Renninger.
A big right from Renninger misses.
Kato appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Renninger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kato was well out of range. Poor timing from Renninger.
Kato slips a jab from Renninger.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kato might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Renninger has got the better of the exchanges.
Renninger takes a swing at Kato's ribcage but misses.
Renninger throws a body shot but no joy.
Kato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Renninger throws a low kick, looking for Kato's leg but Kato calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Renninger works the jab nicely.
Renninger scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato throws a body punch but Renninger moves out of range.
Renninger throws a big shot that misses.
Renninger misses with a straight left.
Richard Renninger is winning the standup battle so far.
Renninger takes a swing at Kato's ribcage but misses.
Renninger misses with a hook.
And Kato tries to counter it with a takedown but Renninger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kato checks the leg kick.
Renninger just misses with a punch to the body.
Renninger thows a leg kick but Kato checks it
and Kato counters with a left to the body.
Kato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Renninger.
Renninger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kato scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Kato is predictable there
enabling Renninger to counter with a crisp jab.
Renninger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kato at a distance.
Kato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Renninger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Kato misses.
Kato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Renninger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Kato looks to land a right hand but Renninger moved out of range.
Renninger looks to land a right hand but Kato moved out of range.
Kato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Renninger cracks Kato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kato scores with a nice strike.
Kato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renninger.
Renninger throws a low kick but Kato avoids it.
Kato ducks under a wild hook from Renninger.
Renninger looks to land a body kick but Kato moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato connects with a body shot.
Kato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renninger.
Renninger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Renninger misses with a jab to the body
and Renninger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Renninger missing with a left hand there. Kato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Renninger misses its intended target.
Kato throws out a counter right but Renninger avoids it with no problem.
Kato tries to land a leg kick but Renninger saw it coming and moves away.
Kato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Renninger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kato scrambles back to his feet.
Kato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kato moves away from the strike by Renninger.
Renninger lands with a good body shot.
Renninger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renninger lands a leg kick that knocks Kato off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kato steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renninger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kato swings for the body but Renninger moves out of range.
Renninger motions for Kato to come forward. Renninger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Renninger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kato momentarily.
Renninger tries to move into range but Kato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Renninger scores with a push kick.
Kato scores with a kick to the body.
Renninger misses with a wild body shot.
Kato moves out of range of the leg kick from Renninger.
Renninger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renninger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kato was well out of range. Poor timing from Renninger.
Kato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Renninger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renninger.
Kato checks a leg kick nicely.
Renninger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Renninger takes a swing at Kato's ribcage but misses.
Kato tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Renninger slips a jab and a cross from Kato.
Renninger throws a leg kick
so Kato counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renninger keeping full guard, as Kato tries to pass.
Kato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renninger looking to control.
Renninger working for a triangle but Kato defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato throws a big elbow that misses.
Kato chips away with some ground and pound.
Kato tries to free his leg and advance position but Renninger is retaining full guard.
Renninger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Renninger is on top in guard.
Renninger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Musashi Kato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renninger cracks Kato with a solid left hand.
Renninger postures up and lands a big shot to Kato's brow.
Renninger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kato can do to turn this around?
Renninger postures up.
Renninger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renninger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Renninger preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kato doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renninger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kato on the side of the head.
Renninger thumps Kato with a low kick.
Renninger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Renninger scores with the left hand. Kato knows he should have avoided that one.
Kato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Renninger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Renninger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Renninger works Kato's body with a nice hook.
Renninger punishes Kato's body with a nice straight punch.
Kato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Renninger tests Kato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kato moves out of range as Renninger throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Renninger.
Kato throws a solid leg kick but Renninger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Renninger misses.
And Kato tries to counter it with a takedown but Renninger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Renninger throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kato to counter with a crisp jab.
Kato takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kato lands with an overhand left.
Renninger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kato scores with a hook.
Kato tries to clinch but Renninger is having none of it.
Renninger throws a nice head kick!
Renninger scores with a leg kick.
Renninger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Renninger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Renninger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Renninger!
A victorious Richard Renninger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Martin Philippe Njewel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharitonov has chosen BLUNT - Raggae All Day as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Philippe Njewel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Njewel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kharitonov's head.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Martin Philippe Njewel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Njewel misses
and Kharitonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Njewel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Njewel moves out of range easily.
Njewel throws a lazy right hand but Kharitonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Njewel throws out a loose jab but Kharitonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Njewel misses with a looping left.
Kharitonov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Njewel lands a glancing blow to the side of Kharitonov's head.
Kharitonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kharitonov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Njewel swings widly with a right hand
and Kharitonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Njewel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kharitonov manages to avoid it.
Kharitonov throws out a counter right but Njewel avoids it with no problem.
Njewel misses with a straight right.
Njewel looks to land a left hand but Kharitonov moved out of range nicely.
Kharitonov clobbers Njewel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but Njewel avoids it.
Kharitonov lands a nice looking body kick.
Njewel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kharitonov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njewel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kharitonov defends well and Njewel ends up having to push Kharitonov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kharitonov scores with a hook.
Kharitonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Njewel is rocked!
Kharitonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Njewel.
Oh Njewel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kharitonov throws a chopping leg kick but Njewel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Njewel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kharitonov. Kharitonov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Njewel throws a head kick that misses.
Njewel seems to have got his legs back now.
Njewel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kharitonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kharitonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kharitonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Njewel blocks a leg kick.
Njewel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kharitonov.
A little jabbing left from Kharitonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kharitonov avoids the body shot from Njewel.
Kharitonov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharitonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but Njewel avoids it.
Njewel stalks Kharitonov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kharitonov's face. Kharitonov staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Njewel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Njewel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kharitonov is out of range and Njewel settles back down.
Njewel backing away here, and Kharitonov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
Njewel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a jab to the nose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Njewel.
An inside leg kick from Kharitonov misses.
Kharitonov moves out of range as Njewel strikes.
Kharitonov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kharitonov throws a lazy right hand but Njewel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Njewel lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Njewel.
Kharitonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Njewel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharitonov throws a low kick, looking for Njewel's leg but Njewel calmly moves out of range.
Njewel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel throws a hook to the side of Kharitonov's head but Kharitonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kharitonov tries to land a front kick but Njewel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the head.
Kharitonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kharitonov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Njewel is out of range and Kharitonov settles back down.
Njewel feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Njewel misses the target.
Njewel moves out of range of the body kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a leg kick.
Kharitonov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Njewel. Njewel obviously looking to wear him down.
Kharitonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Njewel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Njewel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Njewel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Njewel connects with a body shot that sends Kharitonov's belly button to the back.
Kharitonov walks into a jab.
Njewel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Njewel there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Njewel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharitonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Njewel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Njewel dives in and grabs Kharitonov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kharitonov pushes down on Njewel's head and hops out.
Kharitonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Njewel's sensitive parts.
Njewel misses with a right hand
and Kharitonov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Njewel scores with a leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Njewel.
Kharitonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kharitonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Njewel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kharitonov. That did some damage!
Kharitonov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Kharitonov.
Njewel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kharitonov's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Njewel misses with a straight left.
Kharitonov blocks a leg kick.
Njewel avoids the body shot from Kharitonov.
Njewel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kharitonov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Kharitonov 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.
Kharitonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Njewel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kharitonov.
Njewel feinted with a counter takedown.
Njewel checks a low kick from Kharitonov.
Njewel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kharitonov.
Njewel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kharitonov wants to clinch up but Njewel keeps it at a distance.
Njewel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov scores with a jab. Njewel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Njewel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Njewel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kharitonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Njewel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kharitonov checks a leg kick.
Njewel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Kharitonov.
Njewel blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kharitonov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kharitonov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njewel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kharitonov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kharitonov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Njewel tries to counter with a takedown but Kharitonov is quick to defend against it.
Njewel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Njewel blocks a leg kick.
Kharitonov tries to score with a low kick but Njewel moves his leg out of the way.
Njewel avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Njewel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Njewel throws a low kick but Kharitonov avoids it.
A cross from Njewel lands.
Kharitonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Njewel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Njewel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Kharitonov finds it's way through Njewel's defenses.
Njewel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kharitonov has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Njewel clobbers Kharitonov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Njewel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kharitonov in his tracks.
Njewel throws a sloppy head kick and Kharitonov moves out of range easily.
Njewel looks to throw the jab but Kharitonov is out of range.
Kharitonov tries to land a leg kick but Njewel saw it coming and moves away.
Njewel slips a straight right by Kharitonov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kharitonov 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 Njewel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Njewel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Njewel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kharitonov loads up on a big right hand but Njewel slips the punch.
Njewel misses with a leg kick.
Kharitonov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kharitonov thumps Njewel with a low kick.
Kharitonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kharitonov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Njewel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel misses with a few strikes there.
Njewel misses with a leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Njewel moved away.
Njewel blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Njewel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Njewel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Kharitonov misses the target.
Kharitonov checks a leg kick.
Njewel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kharitonov misses with the body kick
and Njewel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Njewel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kharitonov has control of Njewel's left arm, preventing Njewel from doing any damage.
Njewel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Njewel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov keeping full guard, as Njewel tries to pass.
Njewel preventing the sweep.
Njewel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kharitonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kharitonov, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Njewel wants to control from the top but Kharitonov keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Njewel lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick from Njewel misses.
Kharitonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Njewel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Philippe Njewel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Njewel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kharitonov at a distance.
Njewel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kharitonov.
That kick from Njewel tenderised Kharitonov's leg. Kharitonov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kharitonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Njewel's sensitive parts.
Njewel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kharitonov is looking to land body kicks.
Njewel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kharitonov misses with a body shot.
Kharitonov tries to land a leg kick but Njewel saw it coming and moves away.
Njewel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kharitonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Njewel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Njewel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Njewel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharitonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Njewel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov looks to land a combination but Njewel avoids it well.
Njewel throws a lazy right hand but Kharitonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Njewel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Njewel is predictable there
and Kharitonov counters with a straight right hand.
Njewel scores with a jab.
Kharitonov misses with a head kick.
Njewel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kharitonov defends well and Njewel ends up having to push Kharitonov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Njewel lands a nice shot that snaps Kharitonov's head back.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Njewel walks into a stiff left hand from Kharitonov.
Njewel tried to score with a low kick but Kharitonov checks it.
Kharitonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Njewel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Njewel tests Kharitonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Njewel thumps Kharitonov with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njewel checks a leg kick.
Njewel misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Njewel.
Kharitonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kharitonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Njewel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Njewel moves out of range easily.
Njewel misses with a looping left.
Kharitonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kharitonov lands with a straight right. Njewel didn't see that one coming.
Njewel ducks under a wild hook from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands with a shot to the body.
Njewel misses with a straight left.
Kharitonov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Njewel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kharitonov.
Njewel stuns Kharitonov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Njewel feints and as Kharitonov raises his hands in defense, Njewel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Njewel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kharitonov holds on and takes a little breather.
Njewel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Njewel trying to control but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
Kharitonov looking to control.
Njewel won't allow Kharitonov to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Njewel.
Njewel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Njewel cracks Kharitonov with an open hand slap.
Njewel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Njewel misses with a looping right.
Njewel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kharitonov counters with a straight right hand.
Kharitonov cracks Njewel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Njewel. Kharitonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Njewel wants to slow Kharitonov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kharitonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Njewel on the side of the head.
Njewel looks to land a right hand but Kharitonov moved out of range.
Kharitonov tried to score with a low kick but Njewel checks it.
Kharitonov with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Philippe Njewel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Njewel 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Philippe Njewel!
An out of breath and clearly excited Martin Philippe Njewel thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Begbie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco has chosen Born Slippy as his entrance music. Robert Beckett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Beckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Begbie Franco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckett tries to clinch up
and Franco counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Beckett looks to throw a body kick
and Franco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Franco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beckett wants to land a leg kick but Franco is out of range.
Franco throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Franco.
Franco blocks a leg kick.
Franco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beckett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beckett just misses with a punch to the body.
Beckett 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.
Beckett connects with a crisp jab.
Beckett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franco staying out of range there.
Beckett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Beckett.
Franco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robert Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franco lands a head shot.
Franco misses with a wild body shot.
Beckett throws a hook but Franco blocks it.
A head kick misses from Beckett.
Beckett misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Franco.
Beckett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Franco counters with a slapping leg kick.
Franco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franco is looking to score with low kicks.
Beckett feinted with a counter takedown.
Franco throws a leg kick but Beckett checks it.
Beckett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beckett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beckett throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckett scores with a shot to the body.
Beckett throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Beckett backs off Franco throws a huge counter combo but Beckett manages to avoid it all.
Beckett checks a leg kick nicely.
Franco avoids the head kick by Beckett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Franco! But no joy.
Beckett checks the leg kick.
Beckett avoids the head kick by Franco.
Franco moves away from the strike by Beckett.
Beckett throws a nice head kick!
Beckett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Franco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Franco checks a low kick from Beckett.
Franco blocks a jab.
Beckett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beckett scores with a head kick.
Franco misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Franco counters with a stiff right hand.
Beckett 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Beckett.
Franco lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Beckett misses its intended target.
Franco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Franco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beckett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beckett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beckett tries to clinch
and Franco counters with a body kick.
Beckett tries to move into range but Franco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beckett misses with a hook to the body
and Franco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beckett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Franco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beckett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco checks the leg kick.
Beckett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beckett in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett throws a low kick but Franco avoids it.
Franco checks the leg kick.
Franco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Franco thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beckett if he has to take too many more of those.
Franco is looking to clinch but Beckett is avoiding it.
Franco 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.
A head kick misses from Beckett.
Beckett misses with a lunging right hand
and Franco counters with a right hand to the body.
Beckett is breathing heavily.
Franco connects with a body shot.
Franco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beckett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beckett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franco tries to land a leg kick but Beckett saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco throws a good cross that connects.
Franco is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beckett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Beckett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Franco tries to score with a low kick but Beckett moves his leg out of the way.
Franco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Begbie Franco dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beckett throws a low kick but Franco moves out of range easily.
Beckett misses with a head kick.
Franco throws a push kick but Beckett slaps the foot to one side.
Franco checks a leg kick.
Franco lands a jab to Beckett's midsection.
Beckett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Franco.
Beckett throws a solid leg kick but Franco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beckett.
Franco throws a fast counter high kick but Beckett manages to duck under it in time.
Beckett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beckett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Franco punishes Beckett's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Franco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Franco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco throws a chopping leg kick but Beckett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Beckett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Franco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beckett. Beckett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Begbie Franco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beckett throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Franco checks a leg kick nicely.
Franco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Franco.
Beckett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franco digs a right hand underneath Beckett's ribcage. Beckett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Franco pushes Beckett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beckett trying to control the position but instead, Franco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Beckett into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Franco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Franco manages to break the clinch.
Beckett avoids the body shot from Franco.
An attempted straight right counter from Beckett misses the target.
Beckett wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.
Franco blocks a jab.
Franco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beckett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beckett tries to throw a body punch but Franco avoids it by throwing Beckett back against the cage.
Beckett tries a body shot but Franco blocks it.
Franco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckett swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beckett throws a leg kick but Franco checks it.
Beckett doesn't manage to clinch there - Franco circles away.
Franco avoids a kick to the body.
Franco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beckett. That did some damage!
A shot to the liver by Franco. Beautiful body shot.
Beckett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franco.
Franco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beckett tried to score with a low kick but Franco checks it.
Franco throws a lazy body kick
and Beckett counters with an outside leg kick.
Beckett throws a leg kick but Franco sees it coming and moves out of range.
Franco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beckett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco checks a low kick from Beckett.
Franco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Franco connects with a leg kick. Beckett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beckett throws a hook but Franco avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Beckett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beckett misses with an uppercut
and Franco counters with a thumping low kick.
Beckett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beckett throws a hook but Franco blocks it.
Beckett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Franco is out of range and Beckett settles back down.
Beckett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beckett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Franco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beckett can pounce on him.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Beckett moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Franco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Franco.
Beckett is looking to score with low kicks.
Franco lands a really nice looking cross but Beckett seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beckett throws a low kick, looking for Franco's leg but Franco calmly moves out of range.
Franco ducks under a wild hook from Beckett.
A bone on bone clash there as Beckett blocks the leg kick.
Franco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckett.
A shot to the liver by Franco. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Beckett.
Beckett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Franco! But no joy.
Franco connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Franco as he connects with a hook.
Beckett throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick from Beckett lands but Franco takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Begbie Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Beckett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Franco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Franco.
Beckett drops his hands momentarily and Franco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beckett is looking to score with low kicks.
Franco clobbers Beckett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beckett moves out of range of the body kick from Franco.
Beckett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beckett avoids the body shot from Franco.
Beckett feinted with a counter takedown.
Franco takes a swing at Beckett's ribcage but misses.
Franco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Franco sizes up Beckett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett throws a head kick but Franco moves out of range.
Beckett misses with a body kick.
Beckett blocks the body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beckett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco connects with a body shot.
Franco cracks Beckett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Franco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beckett throws a counter high kick but Franco was just alert enough to avoid it.
Beckett throws a head kick that misses
and Franco counters with a left and a right that stings Beckett.
Beckett is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franco slips a straight right by Beckett.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beckett throws a body punch but Franco moves out of range.
Franco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Franco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beckett avoids a kick to the body.
Franco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Franco tests Beckett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beckett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beckett missing with a left hand there. Franco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckett throws a leg kick but Franco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Robert Beckett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett throws a leg kick but Franco checks it.
Franco drops Beckett with a beautiful combination! Beckett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Franco is looking for the KO!
Oh Beckett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beckett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Franco.
Beckett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Franco counters with a right hand to the body.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Beckett thows a leg kick but Franco checks it
and Franco counters with a huge left! Beckett is in big trouble! He's backing up but Franco isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Beckett from any more damage. A dominating finish by Franco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Begbie Franco!
Our winner, Begbie Franco, 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jango Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fett comes to the cage accompanied by Till I collapse. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jango Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Riggs!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett misses with a hook
and Riggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fett thinking.
Riggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Fett.
Fett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riggs slips under a jab from Fett.
Riggs throws a low kick but Fett avoids it.
Riggs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fett misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Riggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Riggs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fett lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Riggs.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riggs needs to keep his hands up - Fett had a free shot at his head there.
Riggs throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Fett counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fett.
Fett misses with a low kick as Riggs jumps back.
Fett misses with a looping right.
Fett lands a jab.
Riggs looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
Good work by Fett as he checks the leg kick.
Riggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fett is looking to slow Riggs down with leg kicks.
Riggs misses the jab.
Fett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fett checks a leg kick nicely.
Fett feinted with a counter takedown.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Riggs.
Riggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Fett tries to work over Riggs's front leg with a kick but Riggs checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Riggs misses.
Riggs connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett delivers a nice body kick.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Riggs.
Fett changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fett ducks right into an uppercut from Riggs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs tries to clinch but Fett is having none of it.
Riggs wants to slow Fett down by chopping away at his legs.
Riggs with a jab.
Riggs tries to move into range but Fett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martin Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Fett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riggs misses with a left hand
and Fett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riggs's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fett postures up in Riggs's guard and throws a big left but Riggs blocks it.
Fett wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving.
Riggs keeping full guard, as Fett tries to pass.
Fett stopping the sweep attempt from Riggs.
Riggs working a defensive guard but Fett manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Riggs sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four 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.
Riggs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Riggs keeps trying to improve his position.
Riggs is not content to let Fett control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Fett crashes against the mat.
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 Jango Fett 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.
Riggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Riggs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Riggs pulls Fett in close to prevent any damage.
Riggs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riggs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett pulls Riggs in close to prevent any damage.
Fett controls Riggs momentarily but Riggs frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett is looking for a triangle but Riggs pushes his legs off easily.
Riggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riggs postures up in Fett's guard and throws a big left but Fett blocks it.
Riggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Fett is retaining full guard.
Fett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Riggs is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fett.
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.
Fett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riggs.
Riggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs is trying to control. Fett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riggs lands a nice short elbow.
Riggs trying to pass the guard but Fett defending well.
Riggs with the ground and pound but Fett uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Riggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs.
Fett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Riggs digs a good body shot into Fett's ribs.
Fett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riggs's sensitive parts.
Riggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Fett should have avoided that one.
Riggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fett's hands.
A leg kick checked by Riggs.
Riggs connects with a looping right hand.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riggs.
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fett, right into the meat.
Fett throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fett moves out of range of the strikes.
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riggs throws out a counter right but Fett avoids it with no problem.
Riggs needs to keep his hands up - Fett had a free shot at his head there.
Riggs feints and then cracks Fett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fett down.
Martin Riggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Fett misses.
Riggs moves out of range of the body kick from Fett.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
Fett loads up on a big right hand but Riggs slips the punch.
Fett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Riggs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Riggs scores with a punch to the head.
Riggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riggs throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riggs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riggs. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fett swings for the body but Riggs moves out of range.
Riggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fett.
Riggs swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Fett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Riggs's guard.
Fett trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Riggs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fett has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Riggs wants to control but Fett postures up.
Riggs is looking for a sweep.
Riggs tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fett presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Riggs working to try and regain half guard.
Jango Fett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riggs tries to lock up and control but Fett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riggs is working to get back to half guard.
Fett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riggs is looking to escape.
Fett avoids the attempt from Riggs to control.
Riggs is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett looking to control but Riggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Riggs is looking to get to half guard.
Fett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fett is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Riggs can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fett with shots to the head and body - Riggs looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fett unloading with bombs!
Fett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Riggs's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fett tries to control but Riggs wriggling away.
Riggs wants to control but Fett is having none of it.
Fett raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jango Fett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fett 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jango Fett!
Post fight, Jango Fett stared into the camera and said 'I know i just join Syn but i just beat the top challenger so i think i deserve a title shot!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fullsize Mirror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mirror might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ordinary Guy--- Blue Scholars. Halo has chosen I am a Nightmare Walking as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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39
215 lbs
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215 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fullsize Mirror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Halo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mirror's calf.
Mirror throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Halo.
Halo looks to land a left hand but Mirror moved out of range nicely.
Mirror looks for the body kick but Halo saw that one coming.
Mirror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Halo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mirror connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halo scrambles back to his feet.
Halo misses with a leg kick
and Mirror counters with a stiff right hand.
Mirror throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mirror will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halo throws a leg kick but Mirror moved away.
Halo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mirror throws a hook but Halo avoids it easily.
It seemed like Halo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mirror.
Mirror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mirror throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
Halo connects with a crisp jab.
Halo looks to throw the jab but Mirror is out of range.
Halo throws a nice head kick!
Halo avoids the head kick by Mirror.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Halo.
Halo throws a low kick but Mirror avoids it.
Halo misses with a straight left.
Halo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halo throws a leg kick
and Mirror counters with an inside leg kick.
Mirror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mirror misses with a low kick as Halo jumps back.
Halo misses with an uppercut. Mirror saw that one coming.
Halo lands a slapping body shot.
Halo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halo throws a head kick but Mirror moves out of range.
A head kick by Halo misses
and Mirror counters with a low kick, right behind Halo 's knee.
Mirror moves in looking to clinch but Halo pushes him off.
Mirror wants to clinch.
Mirror clobbers Halo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Halo is predictable there
and Mirror counters with an inside leg kick.
Halo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Halo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mirror scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Mirror checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good leg kick by Mirror there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mirror walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Halo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mirror looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mirror avoids the head kick by Halo.
Mirror misses with the combination.
Halo checks a low kick from Mirror.
Mirror dips to his left and cracks Halo with an uppercut!
Mirror moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirror feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Halo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halo walks into a stiff left hand from Mirror.
Decent striking displayed by Mirror there.
Mirror pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Halo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gabriel Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo thumps Mirror with a low kick.
Halo looks to throw the jab but Mirror is out of range.
Halo connects with a solid leg kick.
Mirror throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mirror takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mirror throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Halo.
Mirror fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halo cracks Mirror with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mirror throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Gabriel Halo has been cut.
Mirror cracks Halo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Halo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mirror finish him?
Halo is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo walks straight into a right hand from Mirror - that's dropped him! Mirror jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Halo from any more punishment! Halo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fullsize Mirror!
A victorious Fullsize Mirror thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocker has chosen Ki:Theory - Stand By Me as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Rocker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawashima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocker.
The fighters circling - Rocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kawashima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rocker checks it well.
Rocker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kawashima defends it well.
Rocker misses the jab.
Rocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawashima moves away.
Kawashima is looking to counter punch.
Rocker throws a low kick but Kawashima avoids it.
Rocker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rocker misses with a jab to the body
and Kawashima counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rocker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kawashima misses with a right hand
and Rocker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rocker works his way into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawashima avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rocker.
Sloppy strikes there by Rocker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker advances to mount.
Rocker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rocker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rocker is stalling here but it's allowed Kawashima to get half guard.
Rocker with the ground and pound but Kawashima uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rocker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rocker wants to control from the top but Kawashima keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawashima is controlling Rocker's posture.
Kawashima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocker controls the pace.
Kawashima trying to keep a closed guard but Rocker is proving a slippery customer.
Rocker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rocker throws a big right hand that misses.
Rocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawashima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima pushes Rocker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kawashima scores with a sloppy right hand. Rocker should have avoided that one.
Rocker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawashima's head.
Rocker shoots for a double leg takedown but Kawashima sprawls well. He's pushed Rocker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kawashima misses with a straight left.
Rocker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kawashima's sensitive parts.
Kawashima connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rocker.
We've been told by Kawashima's head coaches at Furia Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rocker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rocker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kawashima's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker trying to control but Kawashima is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima being controlled here, momentarily.
Kawashima has Rocker pulled in close to control his posture.
Kawashima is trying to keep Rocker in close.
Rocker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocker trying to control but Kawashima is working from the bottom.
Rocker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kawashima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kawashima sprawls well. Kawashima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rocker gets slowly back to his feet.
Rocker lands a leg kick that knocks Kawashima off balance momentarily.
Rocker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rocker swings for the body but Kawashima moves out of range.
Kawashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker throws a right hand that misses
letting Kawashima counter with a right hand.
Rocker throws a hook but Kawashima avoids it easily.
Rocker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kawashima to the mat! Kawashima manages to get full guard.
Rocker wants to pass the guard but Kawashima is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker trying to control but Kawashima is working from the bottom.
Ricky Rocker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kawashima trying to keep a closed guard but Rocker is proving a slippery customer.
Rocker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawashima is keeping the position for now.
Rocker throws an elbow that misses. Kawashima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rocker's guard. Nice move by Kawashima!
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.
Rocker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kawashima's guard.
Rocker throws a strike but Kawashima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rocker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kawashima stopping the sweep attempt from Rocker.
Kawashima postures up.
Rocker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rocker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kawashima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocker is keeping the position for now.
Rocker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawashima is one step ahead there.
Kawashima wants to pass the guard but Rocker is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kawashima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawashima.
Kawashima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rocker's calf.
Rocker connects with the punch.
Rocker misses with a head kick.
Kawashima scores with a nice strike.
Kawashima moves away from the strike by Rocker.
Eiji Kawashima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawashima moves away from the strike by Rocker.
Kawashima is looking for a counter combo.
Rocker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kawashima defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rocker 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 Kawashima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kawashima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Rocker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rocker throws a hook to the side of Kawashima's head but Kawashima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kawashima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rocker scores with a leg kick.
Kawashima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rocker scores with a nice right hand.
Rocker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rocker tests Kawashima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker looks to land a left hand but Kawashima moved out of range nicely.
Rocker lands a front kick.
Kawashima misses with a low kick.
Rocker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kawashima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ricky Rocker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawashima counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawashima defending well as Rocker loads up on a big left hand.
Rocker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rocker looks for a takedown but Kawashima sprawls well.
Kawashima moves out of range as Rocker strikes.
Rocker avoids the body shot from Kawashima.
Rocker moves out of range of the leg kick from Kawashima.
Rocker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Rocker is looking to chop away at Kawashima's legs.
Rocker misses with a body kick.
Kawashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawashima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rocker works Kawashima's body with a nice hook.
Ricky Rocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawashima getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kawashima thuds his shin into the meat of Rocker's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawashima lands a jab to the head.
Kawashima lands a leg kick that knocks Rocker off balance momentarily.
Rocker misses with an uppercut.
Rocker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kawashima slips a straight right by Rocker.
Kawashima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rocker misses with a left hand
and Kawashima counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocker connects with a solid leg kick.
Eiji Kawashima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kawashima works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawashima's head backwards.
Rocker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rocker throws a hook but Kawashima avoids it easily.
Rocker misses the jab.
Kawashima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocker is just out of range.
Kawashima changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawashima checks the leg kick.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawashima.
Kawashima tries to land a front kick but Rocker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawashima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rocker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rocker.
Kawashima throwing a counter right hand but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Rocker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocker tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocker checks a low kick from Kawashima.
Kawashima misses the shot to the body.
Rocker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawashima's head.
Kawashima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawashima throws a series of punches but Rocker moves out of range.
Rocker missing with a left hand there. Kawashima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rocker misses with an uppercut. Kawashima saw that one coming.
Kawashima checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawashima misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Rocker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rocker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rocker!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Rocker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeniy Malkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambrogio Ballestrazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malkin's entrance music is The Heavy - How You Like Me Now?. A fine choice. Ballestrazzi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Foxes - Holding Onto Heaven. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ambrogio Ballestrazzi enters the cage!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evgeniy Malkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ambrogio Ballestrazzi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkin misses with a body kick.
Malkin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ballestrazzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malkin defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Malkin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ballestrazzi! But no joy.
Ballestrazzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malkin manages to avoid it.
Malkin throws a series of punches but Ballestrazzi moves out of range.
Malkin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ballestrazzi eats them both and turns towards Malkin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Ambrogio Ballestrazzi has been cut.
Malkin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Ballestrazzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkin is just out of range.
Ballestrazzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malkin.
Malkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ballestrazzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballestrazzi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ballestrazzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballestrazzi checks the leg kick.
Ballestrazzi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ballestrazzi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ballestrazzi throws an overhand right that lands on Malkin's shoulder, as Malkin tries to avoid the shot.
Malkin lands with a slapping head kick.
Ballestrazzi tests Malkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin throws a leg kick which misses Ballestrazzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ballestrazzi tries to avoid it.
Malkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ballestrazzi throws a body punch but Malkin moves out of range.
Malkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ballestrazzi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malkin just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Malkin.
A swing and a miss from Ballestrazzi.
Ballestrazzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Malkin feinted with a counter takedown.
Malkin connects with a leg kick. Ballestrazzi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ballestrazzi misses with a straight right.
Ballestrazzi swings widly with a right hand
and Malkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Malkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ballestrazzi 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.
Malkin connects with a leg kick. Ballestrazzi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballestrazzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ballestrazzi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ballestrazzi wants to take a breather but Malkin is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ballestrazzi throws a strike but Malkin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ballestrazzi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malkin wants to sweep here but Ballestrazzi controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malkin can't keep his opponent in guard - Ballestrazzi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malkin won't allow Ballestrazzi to pass to mount.
Malkin regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin looking for a guillotine here but Ballestrazzi defends easily.
Malkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ballestrazzi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malkin's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ballestrazzi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Malkin keeping moving, preventing Ballestrazzi from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ballestrazzi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ballestrazzi scoring with some ground and pound.
Ballestrazzi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin keeping moving, preventing Ballestrazzi from controlling successfully.
Ballestrazzi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Malkin, not yet.
Malkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ballestrazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ballestrazzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballestrazzi.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ballestrazzi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malkin - the referee stops the clock and Ballestrazzi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malkin. Ballestrazzi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Malkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ambrogio Ballestrazzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballestrazzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid body kick from Malkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Malkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ambrogio Ballestrazzi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ballestrazzi throws a hook to the side of Malkin's head but Malkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ballestrazzi throws a lazy body kick
so Malkin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Malkin looking to pass the guard.
Ballestrazzi working a defensive guard but Malkin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Malkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malkin swings around for an armbar but Ballestrazzi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Malkin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballestrazzi throws a big elbow that misses.
Malkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ballestrazzi is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin working for a triangle but Ballestrazzi defends it easily.
Ballestrazzi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ballestrazzi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ballestrazzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ballestrazzi throwing strikes but missing.
Malkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ballestrazzi can do to turn this around?
Ballestrazzi stands up over Malkin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Malkin being controlled here, momentarily.
Malkin trying to control the position.
Malkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ballestrazzi.
Malkin keeping moving, preventing Ballestrazzi from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ballestrazzi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ballestrazzi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ambrogio Ballestrazzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ballestrazzi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ballestrazzi works over Malkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Malkin has his foot on Ballestrazzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ballestrazzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Ballestrazzi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ballestrazzi trying to control but Malkin is working from the bottom.
Ballestrazzi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Malkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ballestrazzi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi throws a big elbow that misses.
Ballestrazzi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ballestrazzi throws a strike but Malkin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malkin advances to half guard.
Malkin prevents Ballestrazzi from improving his position.
Ballestrazzi wants to get back to full guard but Malkin has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ballestrazzi working to try and regain half guard.
Ballestrazzi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 Evgeniy Malkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ambrogio Ballestrazzi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Malkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Malkin lands a front kick.
Ballestrazzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ballestrazzi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Malkin.
Good work by Malkin as he checks the leg kick.
Malkin lands with a nice body punch.
Malkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Malkin.
Ballestrazzi throws a leg kick which misses Malkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Malkin tries to avoid it.
Ballestrazzi misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballestrazzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Malkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ballestrazzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballestrazzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evgeniy Malkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Malkin moves away from the strike by Ballestrazzi.
Ballestrazzi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ballestrazzi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malkin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ballestrazzi was covering up waiting for the punch and Malkin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ballestrazzi is controlling Malkin's posture.
Ballestrazzi wants to hit a switch here but Malkin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ballestrazzi there!
Malkin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Malkin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Evgeniy Malkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Malkin controlling from the full mount.
Ambrogio Ballestrazzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ballestrazzi can't escape the position.
Ballestrazzi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ballestrazzi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Malkin's guard. Nice work there by Ballestrazzi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ballestrazzi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malkin trying to control the position here.
Ballestrazzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballestrazzi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ballestrazzi postures up in Malkin's guard and throws a big left but Malkin blocks it.
That's four 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.
Ballestrazzi throws a big right hand that misses.
Malkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Ballestrazzi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ballestrazzi stopping the sweep attempt from Malkin.
Malkin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ballestrazzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ballestrazzi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malkin.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ballestrazzi - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malkin misses with a body kick.
Ballestrazzi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malkin tried to counter with a leg kick but Ballestrazzi avoided it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeniy Malkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeniy Malkin!
A victorious Evgeniy Malkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko has chosen Hawaii 78 & E ala E as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietrzak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarkko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pietrzak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pietrzak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jarkko's calf.
Pietrzak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jarkko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a big elbow that misses.
Pietrzak wants to sweep here but Jarkko controlling him for the moment.
Jarkko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jarkko preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko pushes down on Pietrzak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jarkko is looking to advance position but Pietrzak won't allow it.
Jarkko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pietrzak is looking to control Jarkko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pietrzak avoid being mounted?
Jarkko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pietrzak!
Pietrzak bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pietrzak throws a strike but Jarkko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak is trying to keep Jarkko in close.
Jarkko throws a big elbow that misses.
Pietrzak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jarkko wants to control from the top but Pietrzak keeps moving.
Pietrzak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jarkko forces his way into half guard.
Jarkko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jarkko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pietrzak is looking for a sweep. Jarkko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak is in trouble now - Jarkko has advanced to mount!
Jarkko looking to secure an arm triangle but Pietrzak defends it well.
Pietrzak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jarkko landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarkko lands a big elbow.
Pietrzak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pietrzak is looking to improve his position but Jarkko isn't that keen on the idea.
Pietrzak tries to lock up and control but Jarkko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pietrzak tries to hold on but Jarkko pushes him away.
Jarkko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pietrzak regains half guard.
Jarkko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pietrzak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jarkko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pietrzak tries to roll over but Jarkko keeps him under control.
Pietrzak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jarkko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a shot from downtown. Pietrzak moves away and avoids it.
Jarkko looks to land a left hand but Pietrzak moved out of range nicely.
Pietrzak walks into a left hand.
Jarkko is looking to slow Pietrzak down with leg kicks.
Jarkko digs a good hook to Pietrzak's body.
Naru Jarkko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietrzak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jarkko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jarkko misses with a hook
and Pietrzak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jarkko.
Pietrzak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jarkko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pietrzak swivels and escapes.
Jarkko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pietrzak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jarkko on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko shoots in but no luck this time.
Jarkko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pietrzak is out of range and Jarkko settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Jarkko misses the target.
Pietrzak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jarkko sprawls and moves away.
Jarkko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pietrzak gets a double leg takedown into Jarkko's guard.
Pietrzak pushing down on Jarkko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pietrzak looks to land a strike but Jarkko avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pietrzak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jarkko keeping moving, preventing Pietrzak from controlling successfully.
Jarkko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak throwing strikes from guard but Jarkko blocks nicely.
Pietrzak forces his way into half guard.
Pietrzak is keen to just control but Jarkko is a slippery customer.
Pietrzak wants to free his trapped foot but Jarkko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jarkko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pietrzak trying to control the action but Jarkko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak prevents Jarkko from improving his position.
Pietrzak is just content to waste time from the top position. Jarkko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jarkko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak slips nicely into half guard.
Jarkko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jarkko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pietrzak tries to pass to full mount but Jarkko defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jarkko thuds his right hand into Pietrzak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jarkko misses with a kick to the body.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Pietrzak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jarkko sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarkko misses with an uppercut. Pietrzak saw that one coming.
Jarkko thows a leg kick but Pietrzak checks it
and Pietrzak counters with a single leg into guard. Jarkko didn't expect that.
Pietrzak postures up.
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 Bartek Pietrzak will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jarkko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pietrzak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pietrzak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pietrzak passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jarkko!
Jarkko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pietrzak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jarkko is looking to escape.
Pietrzak is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jarkko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jarkko!
Naru Jarkko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jarkko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jarkko passes Pietrzak's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak is pressing down on Jarkko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jarkko looking to sit in guard and control but Pietrzak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pietrzak slips nicely into half guard.
Pietrzak is trying to control. Jarkko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pietrzak prevents Jarkko from improving his position.
Pietrzak sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jarkko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pietrzak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Pietrzak seems content to control.
Pietrzak is working for a submission of some sort.
Jarkko has hold of Pietrzak's hands but Pietrzak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pietrzak wants to control but Jarkko is keeping him busy.
Pietrzak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jarkko's head.
That's four 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.
Jarkko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak is looking to work some ground and pound but Jarkko has wrist control.
Jarkko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pietrzak wants to get back to full guard but Jarkko has passed into side control.
Jarkko wants to control but Pietrzak is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pietrzak is trying to get back to half guard.
Pietrzak is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Pietrzak clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jarkko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pietrzak sprawls well. Pietrzak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jarkko gets slowly back to his feet.
Pietrzak feinted with a counter takedown.
Pietrzak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jarkko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jarkko looks to land a right hand but Pietrzak moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietrzak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jarkko throws out the jab.
Jarkko scores with a kick to the body.
Pietrzak misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarkko. Pietrzak does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko slips a jab from Pietrzak.
Jarkko lands a really nice looking cross but Pietrzak seems unphased.
Jarkko tries to work over Pietrzak's front leg with a kick but Pietrzak checks it.
Pietrzak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jarkko circles away.
Jarkko throws a solid leg kick but Pietrzak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a body shot but no joy.
Pietrzak feinted with a counter takedown.
Jarkko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pietrzak throws a front kick aimed at Jarkko's knee but Jarkko avoids it well.
Jarkko lands a jab-cross combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jarkko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pietrzak - the referee stops the clock and Jarkko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pietrzak. Jarkko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pietrzak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jarkko can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Jarkko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pietrzak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pietrzak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pietrzak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarkko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pietrzak swivels and escapes.
Jarkko throws a hook but Pietrzak blocks it.
Jarkko connects with an inside leg kick.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jarkko.
Pietrzak scores with a nice body kick.
Jarkko throws a series of punches but Pietrzak avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Jarkko misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Jarkko.
Pietrzak misses with an uppercut. Jarkko saw that one coming.
Jarkko throws a leg kick but Pietrzak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pietrzak feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Jarkko misses its intended target.
Pietrzak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Pietrzak does no damage.
Pietrzak goes for a double leg but Jarkko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarkko continues to drive forward.
Pietrzak slips a straight right by Jarkko.
Jarkko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jarkko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bartek Pietrzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naru Jarkko.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jarkko or perhaps it was just good defense by Pietrzak, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a leg kick but Pietrzak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pietrzak misses the jab.
Nice cross by Jarkko.
Naru Jarkko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jarkko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pietrzak to score with a decent uppercut.
Pietrzak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Pietrzak has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarkko tries to clinch but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Jarkko connects with a solid leg kick.
Jarkko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pietrzak on the side of the head.
Pietrzak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jarkko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pietrzak tries for a kimura but Jarkko is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Naru Jarkko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jarkko moves out of range of the leg kick from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jarkko's head.
Jarkko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jarkko wants it to stay on the feet.
Jarkko throws a jab but it's blocked by Pietrzak.
Jarkko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pietrzak manages to avoid it.
Jarkko thows a body kick. Pietrzak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jarkko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pietrzak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jarkko. Jarkko obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jarkko connects with a body shot.
Jarkko shoots in but no luck this time.
Jarkko misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jarkko feints the counter takedown.
Pietrzak cracks Jarkko with a good jab.
Jarkko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jarkko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by Pietrzak.
Jarkko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jarkko as he jumps to the side.
Pietrzak moves out of range of the leg kick from Jarkko.
Jarkko moves out of range as Pietrzak strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a jab but it's blocked by Pietrzak.
Jarkko is looking to score with low kicks.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pietrzak was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
A big left from Jarkko misses.
Pietrzak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jarkko throws a leg kick but Pietrzak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pietrzak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jarkko cracks the inside of Pietrzak's front leg.
Pietrzak is looking to slow Jarkko down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Pietrzak as he connects with a hook.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko lunges at Pietrzak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pietrzak's hand.
Jarkko throws a leg kick but Pietrzak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jarkko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pietrzak is able to avoid easily.
Pietrzak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jarkko throws a looping overhand right but Pietrzak ducks down to avoid it.
Jarkko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pietrzak avoids a kick to the body.
Pietrzak tries to clinch up.
Jarkko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pietrzak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pietrzak.
Jarkko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pietrzak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarkko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pietrzak creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pietrzak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jarkko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pietrzak working the ground and pound but Jarkko is defending the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bartek Pietrzak.
I think Pietrzak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartek Pietrzak!
Bartek Pietrzak retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Bartek Pietrzak 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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