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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Idi oCrazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idi oCrazy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
55 - 19 - 1 |
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
55 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charles Martel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Idi oCrazy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel lands a jab.
Martel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
oCrazy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
oCrazy misses the shot to the body.
oCrazy moves forwards but Martel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from oCrazy 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 Martel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
oCrazy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
oCrazy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
oCrazy moves out of range of the body kick from Martel.
oCrazy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martel defends it well.
Martel throws a sloppy head kick and oCrazy moves out of range easily.
oCrazy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martel misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Martel.
Martel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
oCrazy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martel in his tracks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from oCrazy misses.
As oCrazy backs away, Martel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
oCrazy misses the body punch
and Martel counters with a nice uppercut.
oCrazy throws a poor cross that misses
and Martel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice body punch from oCrazy.
oCrazy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martel manages to avoid it.
Martel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
oCrazy throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Martel.
oCrazy misses with a wild body shot.
oCrazy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martel counters with a thumping low kick.
oCrazy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martel lands with a shot to the body.
oCrazy throws a hook but Martel avoids it easily.
Martel misses with a body shot.
Martel throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Martel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martel throws a push kick but oCrazy slaps the foot to one side.
Martel sets himself, and oCrazy steps forward looking for the clinch! Martel avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
oCrazy misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Martel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
oCrazy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
oCrazy staying calm.
oCrazy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
oCrazy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martel struggling a bit here.
oCrazy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martel keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
oCrazy lands some shots froms side control.
Martel is looking for a sweep.
Martel is trying to control oCrazy's posture but oCrazy avoids it.
oCrazy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martel keeps working.
Martel is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martel gets back to half guard.
oCrazy prevents Martel from improving his position.
Martel is trying to stand back up but oCrazy is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
oCrazy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martel trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martel is pressing down on oCrazy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
oCrazy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
oCrazy tries to free his leg and advance position but Martel is retaining full guard.
oCrazy is in close to Martel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
oCrazy cracks Martel with a solid left hand.
oCrazy stopping the sweep attempt from Martel.
Martel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
oCrazy wants to control from the top but Martel keeps moving.
oCrazy looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martel's guard.
Martel is refusing to be controlled, as oCrazy sits in half guard.
Martel wants to get back to full guard.
oCrazy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
oCrazy is taking a breather. Martel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
oCrazy wants to control from the top but Martel keeps moving.
Martel looking for a sweep. Not yet Martel, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
oCrazy moves in looking to clinch but Martel pushes him off.
Martel throws a lazy uppercut
and oCrazy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martel throws a shot from downtown. oCrazy moves away and avoids it.
oCrazy misses the shot to the body.
oCrazy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martel rather than just go for the knockout.
oCrazy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Martel lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from oCrazy misses.
oCrazy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martel throws a shot to the body.
Martel throws a lazy right hand but oCrazy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
oCrazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martel moves away.
Martel tried to score with a low kick but oCrazy checks it.
Martel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Martel looks to land a body kick but oCrazy moved away.
And oCrazy tries to counter it with a takedown but Martel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martel scoring well with a low kick there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martel looks for the body kick but oCrazy saw that one coming.
Martel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martel tries a head kick but it misses.
oCrazy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
oCrazy takes a swing at Martel's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as oCrazy checks a leg kick.
oCrazy clinches up against the cage.
Martel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martel wants to break free but oCrazy has control.
Martel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
oCrazy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martel.
Martel throws a body punch but oCrazy moves out of range.
oCrazy goes for a double leg but Martel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martel continues to drive forward.
oCrazy with a nice cross.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as oCrazy throws out the jab.
Martel checks a leg kick nicely.
oCrazy scores with a sloppy right hand. Martel should have avoided that one.
Martel lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
oCrazy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
oCrazy misses with a low kick.
Idi oCrazy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martel takes one to the chin there.
oCrazy just misses with a punch to the body.
Martel drops his hands momentarily and oCrazy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
oCrazy with a jab.
oCrazy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martel's head backwards.
Martel is rocked!
Martel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
oCrazy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Martel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martel digs a good hook to oCrazy's body.
Martel seems to have got his legs back now.
Martel feints and then cracks oCrazy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow oCrazy down.
A big right from Martel misses.
oCrazy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
oCrazy misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from oCrazy 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 Martel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martel throws a nice inside leg kick.
oCrazy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
oCrazy looks to score with a jab to the body but Martel is just out of range.
Martel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martel wants it to stay on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as oCrazy checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Idi oCrazy.
Well oCrazy 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 9:10
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idi oCrazy!
A victorious Idi oCrazy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Charles Martel had this to say: 'My opponent was the better man tonight but that doesn't mean there's no after party. Come on down to the Spearmint Rhino, first lap dance is on me!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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162 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Fluke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbra Uxxarest!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fluke cracks Uxxarest with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fluke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for Fluke. That snapped Uxxarest's head back.
Uxxarest throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fluke slips a jab from Uxxarest.
Donk. Fluke catches Uxxarest right on the button with a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fluke.
Uxxarest closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fluke is staying active underneath Uxxarest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fluke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fluke trying to hold on to Uxxarest's head to control him but Uxxarest postures up.
Uxxarest thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fluke's head.
Uxxarest throws a strike but Fluke avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fluke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uxxarest is one step ahead there.
Fluke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest throwing strikes but missing.
Uxxarest trying to control but Fluke is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uxxarest wants to pass the guard but Fluke is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uxxarest preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uxxarest in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fluke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest misses the shot to the body.
Fluke lands with an overhand left.
Uxxarest cracks Fluke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fluke wants to slow Uxxarest down by chopping away at his legs.
Uxxarest fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fluke connects with a single shot there.
Fluke looks to land a body kick but Uxxarest moved away.
Uxxarest avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fluke throws a leg kick but Uxxarest sees it coming and moves out of range.
Luke Fluke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fluke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Uxxarest throws out a leg kick but Fluke moves out of range and Uxxarest only half commits.
Fluke lands with a good body shot.
Fluke throws a leg kick but Uxxarest checks it.
Fluke tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fluke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fluke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fluke looks for the body kick but Uxxarest saw that one coming.
Fluke throws out a leg kick but Uxxarest moves out of range and Fluke only half commits.
A countering left hand to the body from Uxxarest misses.
Fluke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uxxarest stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fluke cracks Uxxarest with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uxxarest tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uxxarest throws a front kick that sends Fluke stumbling back into the cage.
Uxxarest looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fluke is fending him off so far but Uxxarest persists. Nope, Fluke circles away and we're back to standing.
Fluke gets caught flat footed, as Uxxarest shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Uxxarest preventing the sweep.
Fluke has his hands on Uxxarest's head, controlling the position.
Uxxarest trying to control but Fluke is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fluke looking for a sweep. Not yet Fluke, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uxxarest working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uxxarest tries to free his leg and advance position but Fluke is retaining full guard.
Fluke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uxxarest is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Uxxarest wants to control from the top but Fluke keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fluke throws a lazy body kick
and Uxxarest counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fluke misses with a straight right.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fluke misses with a straight right.
Crunch! Fluke slams his shin into Uxxarest's torso.
Uxxarest avoids the head kick by Fluke.
Uxxarest takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Uxxarest misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fluke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fluke wants it to stay on the feet.
Uxxarest closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fluke blocks a body shot from Uxxarest.
Fluke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uxxarest backwards.
Fluke tries to throw a body punch but Uxxarest avoids it by throwing Fluke back against the cage.
Fluke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Uxxarest as Fluke tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fluke.
Uxxarest misses with a punch on the inside.
Uxxarest pushes Fluke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uxxarest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fluke backwards.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fluke manages to break the clinch.
Fluke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uxxarest stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fluke jabs Uxxarest to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that misses.
Fluke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Uxxarest.
Fluke lands with a hook. Uxxarest tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fluke 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 Uxxarest has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Uxxarest and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Uxxarest swings for the body but Fluke moves out of range.
Fluke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uxxarest.
Fluke cracks Uxxarest with a good jab.
Uxxarest clinches up with Fluke and pushes him back against the cage.
Fluke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fluke can't find room to land a body shot as Uxxarest controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uxxarest.
Uxxarest doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Uxxarest fails to land.
Uxxarest keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fluke's efforts to push away.
Uxxarest has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fluke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Uxxarest can turn it around.
Uxxarest misses with a punch to the body.
Uxxarest is leaning against Fluke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uxxarest is trying to stall.
Uxxarest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fluke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fluke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uxxarest or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uxxarest.
Fluke is rocked!
Fluke misses with a body punch.
Oh Fluke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uxxarest working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest dips a shoulder and cracks Fluke with a mighty uppercut! Fluke falls back against the cage and Uxxarest unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fluke is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Uxxarest screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umbra Uxxarest!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean-Marc Mormeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Alvado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvado has chosen Redbone - Come and Get Your Love as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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185 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean-Marc Mormeck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Alvado!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mormeck closes the distance and clinches.
Mormeck lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mormeck swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mormeck goes for a takedown attempt but Alvado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mormeck swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Alvado wants to counter the offense by Mormeck and move into the clinch position.
Mormeck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvado goes for a double leg but Mormeck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mormeck continues to drive forward.
Mormeck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvado tries to move into range but Mormeck moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Pablo Alvado has been cut.
Alvado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mormeck sprawls well. Mormeck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvado gets slowly back to his feet.
Mormeck feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormeck swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jean-Marc Mormeck has been cut.
Alvado is looking to clinch.
Mormeck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormeck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Mormeck misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Alvado has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alvado shoots in for a double leg but Mormeck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jean-Marc Mormeck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Alvado.
Alvado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mormeck tries to pull guard but Alvado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
A head punch on the inside from Mormeck fails to land.
Mormeck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mormeck can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Alvado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mormeck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mormeck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mormeck has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvado is trying to pull guard but Mormeck has him pressed against the cage.
Mormeck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Mormeck presses Alvado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Mormeck fails to land.
Alvado is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mormeck gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Mormeck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mormeck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado is trying to pull guard but Mormeck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mormeck tightens his grip and picks Alvado up, before dumping him to the ground. Alvado manages to land in guard.
Mormeck tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvado is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvado keeping moving, preventing Mormeck from controlling successfully.
Alvado has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mormeck has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado is trying to improve his position.
Mormeck controls the position.
Alvado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Mormeck are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alvado is trying to control Mormeck's posture but Mormeck avoids it.
Mormeck in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mormeck prevents Alvado from escaping the position.
Alvado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mormeck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mormeck working the ground and pound but Alvado is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Alvado's face as Mormeck controls the position.
Mormeck cracks Alvado with a big right hand but Alvado just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mormeck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alvado is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mormeck is controlling him well.
Mormeck is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alvado is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alvado struggling a bit here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mormeck trying to control the position but Alvado is working away.
Mormeck is chipping away with strikes.
Mormeck working the ground and pound from side control.
Mormeck throws a strike aimed at the side of Alvado's head but Alvado avoids it well.
Mormeck wants to control but Alvado is keeping him busy.
Alvado striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mormeck taking a break here but Alvado is having none of it and regains half guard.
Alvado actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mormeck trying to control the action but Alvado is working from the bottom.
Alvado is trying to stand up here but Mormeck is controlling him well.
Mormeck tries to pass to full mount but Alvado defends it.
Mormeck throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alvado to regain full guard.
Mormeck preventing the sweep.
Mormeck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mormeck is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alvado is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alvado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mormeck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alvado avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mormeck.
Mormeck wants to take a breather but Alvado manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mormeck.
Mormeck controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eight 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.
Alvado 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.
Mormeck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvado can't keep his opponent in guard - Mormeck advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mormeck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mormeck controlling the action here.
Alvado desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvado is refusing to be controlled, as Mormeck sits in half guard.
Alvado trying to hold on to Mormeck's head to control him but Mormeck postures up.
Mormeck wants to advance to full mount but Alvado doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mormeck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mormeck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mormeck has managed to get both his arms back between Alvado's legs - danger averted.
Mormeck pushes down on Alvado's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean-Marc Mormeck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mormeck 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean-Marc Mormeck!
Jean-Marc Mormeck decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Corrida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilafat Urskilz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrida's entrance music is Shadowhunter. A fine choice. Juan Corrida has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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36
180 lbs
32 - 18 - 1 |
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31
143 lbs
19 - 9 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Juan Corrida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ilafat Urskilz!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urskilz wants to land a leg kick but Corrida is out of range.
Urskilz lands a jab to Corrida's midsection.
Corrida misses with a series of wild punches.
Corrida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Urskilz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urskilz blocks a jab.
Urskilz throws a body shot but no joy.
Corrida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Urskilz avoids it really well and circles away.
Corrida scores with a jab.
Urskilz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Corrida just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urskilz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Urskilz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corrida tries to clinch up.
A big left from Corrida misses.
Urskilz wants to counter with a clinch but Corrida pushes him away.
Urskilz gets caught flat footed, as Corrida shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urskilz is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urskilz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Corrida is looking to work some ground and pound but Urskilz has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urskilz is pulling down on Corrida's head to control his posture.
Corrida's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Urskilz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corrida stands up over Urskilz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Urskilz managing to control the position.
Corrida throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Urskilz working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Urskilz keeping moving, preventing Corrida from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Corrida loads up on a big right hand but Urskilz slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Urskilz.
Urskilz looks to land a left hand but Corrida moved out of range nicely.
Urskilz cracks the inside of Corrida's front leg.
Corrida throws a push kick but Urskilz slaps the foot to one side.
Juan Corrida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corrida checks a low kick from Urskilz.
Urskilz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corrida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corrida scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Urskilz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Corrida's best efforts.
Corrida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Urskilz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrida throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Urskilz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corrida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corrida landing some decent shots from guard.
Corrida throwing strikes but missing.
Corrida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Corrida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corrida throws a big elbow that misses.
Urskilz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corrida wants to control from the top but Urskilz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Corrida landing some decent shots from guard.
Corrida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urskilz is keeping the position for now.
Corrida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Urskilz trying to keep a closed guard but Corrida is proving a slippery customer.
Corrida slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Urskilz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Corrida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urskilz slaps away a takedown attempt from Corrida, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circling - Urskilz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corrida fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Corrida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Urskilz.
Corrida looks to land a body kick but Urskilz moved away.
Corrida shoots in looking for a takedown but Urskilz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Corrida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Urskilz throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Corrida was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Urskilz.
Ilafat Urskilz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corrida throws a jab but it's blocked by Urskilz.
A swing and a miss from Corrida.
Corrida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urskilz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corrida avoids the body shot from Urskilz.
Corrida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corrida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urskilz.
Urskilz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corrida was well out of range. Poor timing from Urskilz.
Urskilz darts in and clinches Corrida up against the cage.
Corrida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corrida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corrida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urskilz blocks an uppercut.
Urskilz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corrida backwards.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Urskilz.
Corrida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urskilz backwards.
Urskilz blocks a body shot from Corrida.
Corrida jumps guard but Urskilz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corrida.
Urskilz lands a body punch.
Corrida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urskilz backwards.
Corrida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Urskilzs head.
Corrida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corrida misses with a body punch.
Corrida misses with a body punch.
Corrida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Urskilz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Corrida up against the cage.
Corrida swings wildly with an uppercut but Urskilz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corrida has a couple of punches blocked by Urskilz.
Corrida can't find room to land a body shot as Urskilz controls the action.
Urskilz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz is looking to control Corrida's arms but Corrida gets an underhook and turns him. Now Urskilz has his back to the cage.
Urskilz is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Corrida has denied him.
Corrida takes a shot to the head.
Urskilz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Urskilz tries to throw a body punch but Corrida avoids it by throwing Urskilz back against the cage.
Corrida lands a right hand.
Corrida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corrida has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Urskilz after a bit of a struggle.
A knee to the head by Urskilz.
Urskilz blocks an uppercut.
Corrida lands a nice uppercut.
Corrida lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Corrida.
A short uppercut from Corrida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corrida lands a nice shot to the body.
Corrida avoiding damage as Urskilz throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corrida.
A nice left hand lands by Corrida.
Corrida is trying to maintain a safe position but Urskilz gets an underhook and turns Corrida into the cage.
Corrida swings wildly with an uppercut but Urskilz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corrida.
Urskilz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corrida jumps guard.
Corrida wants to sweep but no luck.
Urskilz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Urskilz wants to control from the top but Corrida keeps moving.
Urskilz lands a couple of digs.
Urskilz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Urskilz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corrida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Urskilz trying to control the position from guard on top but Corrida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Corrida feints and as Urskilz raises his hands in defense, Corrida changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Corrida working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Urskilz's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corrida throwing strikes but missing.
Corrida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corrida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Urskilz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corrida postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corrida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Corrida 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 10:9
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corrida!
Our winner, Juan Corrida, 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 John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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| 175 cm
29
145 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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40
185 lbs
39 - 20 - 3 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Callaghan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison lands a right hook to the body.
Jamison throws the kick towards the body but Callaghan avoids it.
Jamison lands a jab-cross combination.
Jamison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Callaghan blocks the body kick.
Jamison has closed the distance and engaged Callaghan in a clinch.
Jamison works on Callaghan's body with a couple of short punches.
Callaghan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Callaghan blocks a body shot from Jamison.
Callaghan pushes off an throws an elbow but Jamison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jamison tries to pull guard but Callaghan holds him up against the cage and eventually Jamison drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callaghan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Callaghan.
Callaghan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Callaghan misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison scores with a shot to the side of Callaghan's head.
Callaghan tries to land a knee to the head but Jamison blocks with his arms.
Jamison throws a punch but it's blocked by Callaghan.
Callaghan misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison.
Jamison misses with a punch to the body.
Callaghan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jamison works on Callaghan's body with a couple of short punches.
Jamison jumps guard.
Jamison looking for a guillotine here but Callaghan defends easily.
Jamison is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Callaghan rolls with it to try and escape but Jamison cranks on the arm and Callaghan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Jamison!
John Jamison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuya Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutz comes into the arena with Everyday blaring out of the sound system. Shimizu has chosen Lost Frequencies - Are You With Me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
179 lbs
21 - 14 - 2 |
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26
153 lbs
18 - 6 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Gutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuya Shimizu!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimizu defending well as Gutz loads up on a big left hand.
Shimizu misses with a leg kick
and Gutz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gutz misses with a looping right.
Shimizu throws the left hand but Gutz avoids the punch easily.
Shimizu misses with a left hand
and Gutz counters with a three punch combo that has Shimizu backing up. Shimizu nods at Gutz to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab from Shimizu.
Shimizu 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.
Shimizu throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Shimizu misses the target.
Shimizu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gutz finds it's way round the side to connect with Shimizu's head.
Shimizu cracks the inside of Gutz's front leg.
Shimizu connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Gutz.
Gutz tries to clinch there but Shimizu circles away.
Shimizu looks to score with a jab to the body but Gutz is just out of range.
A punch combination from Gutz misses.
Gutz rushes Shimizu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gutz lands with a light punch inside.
Gutz blocks an uppercut.
Shimizu tries to pull guard but Gutz won't allow it.
Shimizu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz has a couple of punches blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu swings wildly with an uppercut but Gutz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gutz blocks a body shot from Shimizu.
Shimizu lands with a right to the head.
Shimizu misses with a punch on the inside.
Shimizu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shimizu tries to work over Gutz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Gutz as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gutz.
Gutz taking a breather.
Gutz stalling in the clinch but Shimizu improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gutz.
Gutz looking to slow down the pace here.
Gutz lands a right hand.
Shimizu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gutz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gutz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gutz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shimizu misses with a body punch.
Gutz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shimizu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gutz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gutz lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimizu can't find room to land a body shot as Gutz controls the action.
Shimizu fails to pull guard.
Cormac Gutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuya Shimizu.
Shimizu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gutz lands a body punch.
Shimizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gutz digs a right hand into Shimizu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shimizu's gas tank.
A short right from Gutz on the inside.
Shimizu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gutz smiles and moves away.
Shimizu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Gutz misses its intended target.
Shimizu tests Gutz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gutz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shimizu.
Shimizu keeps the fight on the outside.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shimizu 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 Gutz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gutz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shimizu throws a shot from downtown. Gutz moves away and avoids it.
Shimizu slips a straight right by Gutz.
Gutz blocks a leg kick.
Gutz misses with a leg kick.
Jab from Gutz.
A leg kick checked by Shimizu.
Shimizu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gutz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gutz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gutz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shimizu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shimizu 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.
Shimizu walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shimizu blocks a jab.
Shimizu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gutz to score with a decent uppercut.
Shimizu is rocked!
A jab from Gutz does it's job there.
Shimizu is still on wobbly legs! Can Gutz finish him?
Gutz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shimizu.
A low kick from Shimizu misses
and Gutz counters with a right hand from hell and Shimizu is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac Gutz!
Cormac Gutz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Panther Theme. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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164 lbs
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163 lbs
29 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Vasara!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasara on the side of the head.
Vasara misses with a wild combination.
Gregorovitsj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Sami Vasara has been cut.
Gregorovitsj bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vasara's head backwards.
Vasara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gregorovitsj to score with a decent uppercut.
Gregorovitsj connects with a crisp jab.
Vasara is rocked!
Vasara walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Vasara limp body while Gregorovitsj jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Gregorovitsj!
After winning the bout, Boris Gregorovitsj thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhoef has chosen The Prodigy - Take Me To The Hospital as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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36
146 lbs
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182 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katsu Higashikuni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higashikuni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been hearing reports that Higashikuni has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manhoef throws a low kick but Higashikuni avoids it.
Higashikuni swings for the body but Manhoef moves out of range.
Higashikuni motions for Manhoef to come forward. Higashikuni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Higashikuni thumps Manhoef with a low kick.
Manhoef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higashikuni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manhoef fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higashikuni checks the leg kick.
Manhoef shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Manhoef misses
so Higashikuni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Higashikuni connects with a couple of short punches.
Manhoef looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higashikuni is one step ahead there.
Manhoef keeping moving, preventing Higashikuni from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni is looking to work some ground and pound but Manhoef has wrist control.
Manhoef utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Higashikuni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Higashikuni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higashikuni throwing strikes but missing.
Higashikuni tries to free his leg and advance position but Manhoef is retaining full guard.
Higashikuni is working hard here to advance position.
Manhoef keeping moving, preventing Higashikuni from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manhoef lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higashikuni missing with a left hand there. Manhoef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Higashikuni throws a chopping leg kick but Manhoef manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manhoef 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.
Higashikuni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manhoef at a distance.
Higashikuni throws a wild body kick that Manhoef sees coming a mile off.
Higashikuni throws a shot to the body.
Manhoef cracks Higashikuni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Higashikuni misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Manhoef.
Higashikuni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Higashikuni checks a leg kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higashikuni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manhoef throws a leg kick
and Higashikuni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Higashikuni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manhoef defending well though.
Manhoef is trying to get back to full guard.
Higashikuni thows a huge punch but Manhoef dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef is pressing down on Higashikuni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Higashikuni throws a strike but Manhoef rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Higashikuni working for a triangle but Manhoef defends it easily.
Higashikuni looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Manhoef has picked Higashikuni up and slammed him! Higashikuni can't keep hold of the triangle and Manhoef manages to pass to side control!
Higashikuni is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Higashikuni is looking to regain half guard here but Manhoef keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef staying calm.
Higashikuni tries to buck Manhoef off but Manhoef is having none of it.
Higashikuni prevents Manhoef from improving position.
Higashikuni looking for a sweep but Manhoef has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Manhoef can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Higashikuni is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef prevents Higashikuni from getting the reversal.
Manhoef controlling the position easily from mount.
Higashikuni 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.
Manhoef trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Higashikuni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manhoef tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Higashikuni is working to get back to half guard.
Higashikuni regains half guard.
Higashikuni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Higashikuni manages to get to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni has an active guard here but Manhoef has managed to pass into half guard.
Manhoef passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higashikuni gets back to half guard.
Higashikuni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Higashikuni is trying to maintain the position but Manhoef is very close to passing his half guard.
Higashikuni wants to get back to full guard but Manhoef has passed into side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni tries to improve position but can't.
Manhoef in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Higashikuni regains half guard.
Higashikuni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manhoef's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manhoef's back!
Manhoef is trying to remain composed but Higashikuni is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Manhoef trying to control the hands but Higashikuni won't let him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Can Manhoef hold on?! Higashikuni is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Manhoef avoids the strikes from Higashikuni.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Higashikuni's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Higashikuni misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higashikuni has the hooks in. Manhoef is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Manhoef breaks Higashikuni's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Katsu Higashikuni.
I think Higashikuni 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsu Higashikuni!
A victorious Katsu Higashikuni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Oppelaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
179 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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186 lbs
25 - 19 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Socha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Oppelaar!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Oppelaar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Socha misses the target.
Oppelaar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Socha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oppelaar tests Socha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oppelaar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Socha counters with a nice leg kick.
Oppelaar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left and a right from Socha both land. Nice combination.
Oppelaar shoots in looking for a takedown but Socha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oppelaar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oppelaar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Socha misses with an attempted mid kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oppelaar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oppelaar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oppelaar misses with a double jab.
Oppelaar throws a right and a left that Socha avoids nicely.
Socha moves in looking to clinch but Oppelaar pushes him off.
Oppelaar tries to land a front kick but Socha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oppelaar misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Socha to counter with a crisp jab.
Socha jabs Oppelaar right on the nose. Oppelaar blinks but takes it well.
Socha lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Oppelaar out cold! Oppelaar is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karl Socha!
Karl Socha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JD Wildstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildstein's entrance music is Do It Right. A fine choice. Santa Cruz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 50 cent P.I.M.P. Rafael Santa Cruz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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33
164 lbs
25 - 9 - 2 |
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33
175 lbs
26 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, JD Wildstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santa Cruz misses with a looping left.
Wildstein seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wildstein moves forwards but Santa Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wildstein lands a nice hook to Santa Cruz's body. Santa Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santa Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wildstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santa Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wildstein throws a hook to the side of Santa Cruz's head but Santa Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santa Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
JD Wildstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santa Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Wildstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wildstein controlling the action here for a moment.
Wildstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Santa Cruz tries a body shot but Wildstein blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein tries to work over Santa Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santa Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wildstein taking a breather.
Santa Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Santa Cruz fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wildstein.
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!
Santa Cruz prevents a body shot from Wildstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santa Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wildstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wildstein takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Santa Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Wildstein tries to work over Santa Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wildstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Santa Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Santa Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wildstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wildstein throws a head kick that misses.
Santa Cruz pushes Wildstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Santa Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santa Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wildstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santa Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wildstein to keep the fight standing.
Santa Cruz is trying to maintain a safe position but Wildstein gets an underhook and turns Santa Cruz into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz misses with some punches.
Wildstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Santa Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wildsteins head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wildstein.
Santa Cruz tries to work over Wildstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wildstein takes a shot to the head.
Wildstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santa Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Wildstein has the dominant position.
Wildstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Santa Cruz fails to land.
Wildstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santa Cruz's elbow.
Wildstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santa Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wildstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wildstein lands with a left to the head.
Santa Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Wildstein backwards.
Santa Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Wildstein.
Santa Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santa Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Wildstein.
Santa Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Wildstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz tries a body shot but Wildstein blocks it.
Santa Cruz working aggressively here.
Wildstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wildstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santa Cruzs head.
Wildstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santa Cruz backwards.
Wildstein prevents a body shot from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Wildstein controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santa Cruz.
Wildstein blocks an uppercut.
Wildstein tries to work over Santa Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santa Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santa Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wildstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Santa Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santa Cruz has an active guard here but Wildstein has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santa Cruz wants to get back to full guard but Wildstein has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santa Cruz is being controlled here.
Santa Cruz wants to control but Wildstein postures up.
Santa Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Wildstein wants to control but Santa Cruz is keeping him busy.
Santa Cruz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santa Cruz keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wildstein lands a nice short elbow.
Wildstein is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Santa Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Wildstein frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wildstein dominating with strikes here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Santa Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Wildstein has a good base and remains in mount.
Wildstein landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wildstein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santa Cruz is looking to escape.
Wildstein is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Santa Cruz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Santa Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein controlling the position easily from mount.
Santa Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Santa Cruz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wildstein misses with a head shot. Santa Cruz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wildstein trying to control but Santa Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's eight 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.
Santa Cruz keeping full guard, as Wildstein tries to pass.
Wildstein has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Santa Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wildstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santa Cruz wants to hit a switch here but Wildstein passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Santa Cruz there!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santa Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santa Cruz tries to lock up and control but Wildstein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wildstein tries to control but Santa Cruz wriggling away.
Santa Cruz taking shots to the head.
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 JD Wildstein.
I think Wildstein 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 10:9
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Wildstein!
Our winner, JD Wildstein, 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.
Rafael Santa Cruz was interviewed post fight and said 'That bullshit, I'm going to appeal that decision it sucks balls, fuck it!'.
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