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NEX LA 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Ronman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews comes to the cage accompanied by Knock You Down. Ronman has chosen It's A Fight as his entrance music. Darrell Andrews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darrell Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Ronman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ronman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andrews tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ronman defends well and Andrews ends up having to push Ronman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch but Ronman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrews tries to clinch but Ronman is having none of it.
Andrews darts in and clinches Ronman up against the cage.
Ronman successfully pulls guard.
Andrews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andrews throws a big elbow that misses.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ronman is working an open guard so Andrews takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Andrews shoots for a double leg takedown but Ronman sprawls well. He's pushed Andrews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews fails with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ronman 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.
Ronman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andrews.
Ronman drops Andrews with a left and a right! Oh, Andrews is hurt - Ronman dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Darrell Andrews has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews taking punishment in the form of punches.
Andrews is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Andrews is trying to improve his position.
Ronman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Andrews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ronman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Andrews!
Ronman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Andrews flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Andrews can't escape the position.
Ronman wants to stand but Andrews is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Ronman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ronman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Andrews to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Andrews shrugs it off.
Andrews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronman is working for a guillotine from mount but Andrews frees his head quite easily.
Ronman scoring with strikes but Andrews is staying in there.
Andrews is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice elbow there by Ronman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ronman trying to control but Andrews is having none of it.
Andrews flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Andrews throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Andrews throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ronman. What's that going to do exactly?
Ronman looking to control but Andrews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Andrews swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Andrews tries to reverse the position but Ronman maintains control.
Ronman controlling the pace for now.
Andrews flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ronman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Andrews's face.
Andrews flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Andrews keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ronman lands with some strikes.
Andrews is looking to get to half guard.
Ronman with shots to the head and body - Andrews looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andrews looks a forlorn figure.
Andrews is trying to escape the mount.
Ronman landing strikes from the mount and Andrews is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronman wants to stand but Andrews is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Andrews manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Andrews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andrews tries to get out of the position.
Andrews missing with punches from the bottom.
Andrews punching from the bottom.
Andrews missing with punches from the bottom.
Ronman controlling the action here.
Ronman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Andrews controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Ronman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Andrews's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andrews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ronman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andrews somewhat.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ronman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrews gets caught flat footed, as Ronman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ronman tries to stand but Andrews is controlling from the bottom.
Andrews trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Andrews looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrews, not yet.
Andrews throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Ronman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ronman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ronman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ronman chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Andrews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Andrews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ronman wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Andrews tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andrews tries to clinch but Ronman moves out of range.
Ronman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ronman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ronman prevents Andrews from improving his position.
Andrews lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Ronman trying to control the action but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews tries to get to full guard but Ronman has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Ronman seems content to control.
Ronman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Andrews.
Ronman controlling the action here.
Andrews landing strikes from the bottom.
Ronman wants to stand up but Andrews is controlling the position.
Ronman is looking to take a break and control but Andrews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bob Ronman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ronman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Ronman as Andrews shoots in.
Andrews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darrell Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ronman defends it nicely.
Ronman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews is looking to clinch but Ronman is avoiding it.
Ronman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ronman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ronman wants to stand but Andrews is controlling his arm.
Andrews is trying to improve his position.
Ronman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Ronman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Andrews is not content to let Ronman control the position.
Andrews sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ronman working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Andrews wants to get back to full guard.
Ronman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Ronman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darrell Andrews's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Andrews dodges the punch combination from Ronman.
Ronman swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andrews or perhaps it was just good defense by Ronman, which made it look bad.
Ronman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andrews dives in for a single leg takedown but Ronman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrews tries to clinch up.
Andrews is looking to clinch but Ronman is avoiding it.
Andrews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ronman is fending him off so far but Andrews persists. Nope, Ronman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronman drops Andrews with a left and a right! Oh, Andrews is hurt - Ronman dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ronman shoots for a takedown but Andrews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ronman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ronman rushes Andrews and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ronman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronman blocking some punches.
Andrews throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronman.
Ronman pulls guard.
Andrews throws an elbow that misses. Ronman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andrews's guard. Nice move by Ronman!
Ronman landing some decent shots from guard.
Ronman postures up and lands a big shot to Andrews's brow.
Andrews controls Ronman momentarily but Ronman frees himself.
Ronman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andrews's guard.
Andrews throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ronman sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Andrews stops Ronman from standing up.
Andrews with a nice head shot there.
Andrews is looking to work some ground and pound but Ronman has wrist control.
Andrews tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronman is retaining full guard.
Ronman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Andrews throws a big right hand that misses.
Ronman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrews looking to pass the guard.
Ronman kicks Andrews off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.
Ronman shoots for a takedown but Andrews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andrews drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ronman wants to stand but Andrews is controlling the position.
Andrews stands up over Ronman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ronman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andrews defends it easily.
Andrews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andrews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andrews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Andrews landing with the ground and pound.
Darrell Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ronman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andrews's guard.
Ronman trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Ronman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andrews doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Ronman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ronman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Ronman!
A relieved looking Bob Ronman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Eddard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Eddard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Eddard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eddard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bear is looking for a triangle but Eddard pushes his legs off easily.
Bear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eddard is one step ahead there.
Bear pulls Eddard in close to prevent any damage.
Eddard has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bear to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Eddard is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bear pulls down on the head and he's put Eddard to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bobby Bear!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crysis. Lewis Rampage has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robert Archer's chin.
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190 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampage closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Archer's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Archer is on top in guard.
Rampage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Rampage is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Archer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Archer throws a big elbow that misses.
Archer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Archer throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer pushing down on Rampage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Archer wants to take a breather but Rampage is having none of it.
Archer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Rampage is defending well.
Archer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rampage defend it? Archer steps over the head and cranks it - Rampage is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Archer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Archer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Robert Archer thanked Worldwide Nutrition (160q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyz Metamoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zheng Ming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Zheng Ming enters the cage!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyz Metamoris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zheng Ming!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metamoris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ming napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Metamoris tries for a kimura but Ming is defending well.
Ming takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ming is trying to control Metamoris's posture but Metamoris avoids it.
Ming is looking to reverse the position.
Ming is not content to let Metamoris control the position.
Metamoris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ming, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metamoris has hold of Ming's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ming tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Metamoris cranks the arm and Ming screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ming, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kyz Metamoris!
After winning the bout, Kyz Metamoris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Zheng Ming was interviewed post fight and said 'I did my best but sadly, it wasn't enough.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taw DawTang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan The Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DawTang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Imperial March. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taw DawTang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duncan The Tall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Tall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Tall swinging wildly here.
DawTang throws a nice looking combination but The Tall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Tall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on The Tall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
DawTang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Tall takes a swing at DawTang's ribcage but misses.
DawTang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Tall was well out of range. Poor timing from DawTang.
DawTang throws an overhand right that lands on The Tall's shoulder, as The Tall tries to avoid the shot.
The Tall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
DawTang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Tall counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from DawTang.
The Tall throws a shot to the body.
DawTang misses with a right hand
and The Tall counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DawTang throws a lazy right hand but The Tall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Tall moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Tall misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by The Tall.
DawTang slips a jab from The Tall.
DawTang throws a hook to the side of The Tall's head but The Tall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Tall throws a hook to the side of DawTang's head but DawTang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DawTang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DawTang misses the shot to the body.
DawTang connects with a jab.
DawTang misses with a body punch
and The Tall counters with a straight right hand.
DawTang misses with a left hand
and The Tall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DawTang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Tall.
DawTang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DawTang misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by The Tall - just one landing.
DawTang just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from The Tall.
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!
DawTang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DawTang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Tall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DawTang manages to avoid it.
DawTang is looking to wear down The Tall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tall throws a shot to the body.
The Tall slips under a jab.
DawTang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Tall counters with a stiff right hand.
DawTang dives in for a single leg takedown but The Tall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
DawTang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Tall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taw DawTang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Tall misses with the combination.
DawTang looks to throw the jab but The Tall is out of range.
The Tall is looking for the big counter here.
The Tall misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from DawTang does no damage.
DawTang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DawTang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Tall.
The Tall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DawTang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DawTang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Tall throws a good cross that connects.
Duncan The Tall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DawTang loads up on a big right hand but The Tall slips the punch.
Taw DawTang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DawTang defending well as The Tall loads up on a big left hand.
DawTang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Tall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DawTang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DawTang missing with a left hand there. The Tall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DawTang missing with a left hand there. The Tall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DawTang misses with a straight left.
The Tall is looking for the big counter here.
The Tall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DawTang.
DawTang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DawTang lands a body shot.
DawTang with a jab.
Some wild striking there from The Tall.
DawTang throws a shot from downtown. The Tall moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on The Tall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DawTang throws a poor cross that misses
and The Tall counters with a three punch combo that has DawTang backing up. DawTang nods at The Tall to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DawTang misses with an uppercut
and The Tall counters with a two punch combo.
The Tall misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from The Tall.
The Tall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DawTang.
DawTang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Tall circles away quickly and effectively.
The Tall is working the combinations to good effect here.
The Tall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DawTang throws a nice looking combination but The Tall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DawTang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Tall misses with a looping left.
The Tall misses the jab.
DawTang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DawTang slips a jab from The Tall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from DawTang misses its intended target.
The Tall looks to score with a jab to the body but DawTang is just out of range.
DawTang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from DawTang misses its intended target.
The Tall tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Tall cracks DawTang with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan The Tall dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
DawTang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Tall scores with a hook to the body. DawTang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Tall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DawTang.
The Tall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Tall thows a left - swing and a miss!
DawTang throws a right and a left that The Tall avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from The Tall misses.
DawTang misses with a right hand
and The Tall counters with a nice body shot.
DawTang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Tall throws a jab when DawTang was well out of range.
The Tall misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Tall misses with a few strikes there.
The Tall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DawTang throws a lazy right hand but The Tall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from The Tall lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Tall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DawTang.
DawTang drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Tall sprawls and moves away.
The Tall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DawTang finds it's way round the side to connect with The Tall's head.
The Tall jabs DawTang right on the nose. DawTang blinks but takes it well.
The Tall throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DawTang misses with an uppercut
and The Tall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Tall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Tall duly obliges.
The Tall stuns DawTang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Tall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DawTang misses the body punch
and The Tall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Tall lands with a nice body punch.
DawTang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Tall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for The Tall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DawTang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DawTang throws a lazy uppercut
and The Tall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DawTang throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Tall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DawTang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DawTang wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DawTang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Tall defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
DawTang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. The Tall 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 DawTang.
DawTang struggling a bit here.
The Tall controls the position from side control.
DawTang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Tall off and has taken his back!
The Tall is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get DawTang off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tall fending off the submission attempt from DawTang.
The Tall is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and DawTang manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by DawTang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taw DawTang!
A less than humble Taw DawTang misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Hitogoroshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitogoroshi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crooked by Bassbin Twins kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ren Hitogoroshi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop avoids the body shot from Hitogoroshi.
Ren Hitogoroshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitogoroshi swinging wildly here.
Bishop attempts a counter takedown but Hitogoroshi avoids it well and moves away.
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitogoroshi swivels and escapes.
Hitogoroshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hitogoroshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitogoroshi misses with a few strikes there.
Hitogoroshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Hitogoroshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitogoroshi throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hitogoroshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hitogoroshi.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Hitogoroshi's head but Hitogoroshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitogoroshi throws out the jab.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hitogoroshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hitogoroshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bishop.
Bishop passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bishop tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bishop goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hitogoroshi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bishop's guard! Nice work there by Hitogoroshi!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi throws a big right hand that misses.
Bishop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitogoroshi throwing strikes but missing.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
Bishop controls Hitogoroshi momentarily but Hitogoroshi frees himself.
Bishop has control of Hitogoroshi's left arm, preventing Hitogoroshi from doing any damage.
Bishop trying to keep a closed guard but Hitogoroshi is proving a slippery customer.
Bishop is adopting a defensive guard.
Hitogoroshi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bishop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bishop wants to sweep here but Hitogoroshi controlling him for the moment.
Hitogoroshi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bishop is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hitogoroshi has his hands clasped together but Bishop extends and breaks Hitogoroshi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bishop.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lance Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Lance Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ren Hitogoroshi stepped up to the mic, saying 'A Yakuza should always be prepared for death - whether his own or someone else's. Tonight was not my night, but as I am still breathing, my opponents should be aware that their lives are still in danger.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Pulse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Astakhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Pulse!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Pulse. Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Pulse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pulse.
Jab by Pulse.
It looks like Shamil Astakhov has been cut.
Pulse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Astakhov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pulse's guard.
Astakhov wants to control from the top but Pulse keeps moving.
Astakhov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pulse keeping moving, preventing Astakhov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pulse keeping moving, preventing Astakhov from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Astakhov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pulse lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooh!!! Pulse has knocked Astakhov down with a huge combo! Pulse steps away and waves a wobbly Astakhov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astakhov attempts a counter takedown but Pulse avoids it well and moves away.
Pulse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Astakhov attempts a counter takedown but Pulse avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulse catches Astakhov with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Astakhov forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ben Pulse!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Humphrey Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is T.I.A - K'NAAN. 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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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Humphrey Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Dick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dick throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Dick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baker missing with a left hand there. Dick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dick throws out a counter right but Baker avoids it with no problem.
Dick throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Big Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker's hands.
Dick takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
A short right from Dick on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dick throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baker digs a right hand into Dick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dick's gas tank.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baker misses with a body punch.
Dick scores with a shoulder strike.
Baker tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
Dick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Baker.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dick uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a body punch.
Dick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Dick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick blocks a body shot from Baker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dick throws an elbow but misses.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Baker scores with a hook to the body.
Baker misses with a body punch.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Dick prevents a body shot from Baker.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dick scores with a hook.
Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Dick just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBaker.
Dick misses with an uppercut
letting Baker counter with a right hand.
Baker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dick throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker loads up on a big right hand but Dick slips the punch.
Dick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baker.
Dick rushes Baker and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Dick.
Dick misses with some punches.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker pushes Dick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dick prevents a body shot from Baker.
Baker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baker breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Dick.
Dick lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dick throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dick 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.
A big right from Dick misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Dick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Big Dick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dick misses with a shot to the body
and Baker counters with a thumping low kick.
Baker delivers a nice body kick.
Dick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker misses with a body shot
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Dick moves away and avoids it.
Dick throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dick blocks a low kick nicely.
Dick wants to counter the offense by Baker and move into the clinch position.
Dick throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baker.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Dick counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker.
Dick works Baker's body with a nice hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dick in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dick looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Dick.
Dick might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dick lands a nice shot that snaps Baker's head back.
Baker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dick is breathing heavily.
Dick cracks Baker with a good jab.
Baker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baker cracks the inside of Dick's front leg.
Dick blocks a head kick by Baker.
Dick misses with a body shot.
It appears Baker was looking to counter with a kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick misses with a hook
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Dick's head but Dick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baker. Baker obviously looking to wear him down.
A left lands for Dick.
Baker is looking to land body kicks.
Dick moves out of range as Baker strikes.
Dick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dick moves out of range of the body kick from Baker.
Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Baker throws a head kick that Dick semi-blocks.
Dick throws a leg kick
and Baker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dick really felt that one!
Baker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker scores with a punch to the head.
Dick thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dick lunges at Baker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baker's hand.
Baker lands a jab-cross combination.
Dick misses with a wild body shot.
A solid body kick from Baker.
Dick throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dick scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dick just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baker with a jab.
Dick tries to move into range but Baker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Nice body punch from Baker.
A leg kick checked by Dick.
Dick lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Dick is just out of range.
Dick missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Dick.
Dick wants to slow Baker down by chopping away at his legs.
Baker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker's corner calls for a 1-2. Baker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Baker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Baker lands a slapping body shot.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baker - that will leave a mark!
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker thuds his shin into the meat of Dick's side.
A left lands for Baker.
Dick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Baker.
Good leg kick by Baker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dick.
A cross from Baker lands.
Dick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker tries to land a front kick but Dick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Dick's head but Dick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baker.
Baker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Dick.
Dick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dick throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Good shot there by Dick.
Dick loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Baker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dick avoids the head kick by Baker.
Dick wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a hook. Dick ducked under it nicely.
Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker slips a straight right by Dick.
Baker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baker's head backwards.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baker 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 Dick has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dick and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dick throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a nice body shot.
Baker thuds a left hand into Dick's body.
Baker scores with a leg kick.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baker keeps Dick at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a hook but Dick blocks it.
Baker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dick.
Dick throws a low kick but Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Baker throws a wild body kick that Dick sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Dick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Dick's head but Dick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baker.
Dick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dick throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Baker swings for the body but Dick moves out of range.
Dick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baker avoids the body shot from Dick.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Dick defending well as Baker loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Dick misses the target.
Baker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Baker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dick. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dick.
Dick blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from Baker.
Dick scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
Baker defending well as Dick loads up on a big left hand.
Dick throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humphrey Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baker 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humphrey Baker!
A very excited looking Humphrey Baker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germano comes to the cage accompanied by Black Flood Diesel - Lost Cause. Rui Rodrigo Germano 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren McCarty!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano misses with a shot to the body
and McCarty counters with a nice kick to the body.
Germano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Germano's head coaches at Weed Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Germano misses the body punch
and McCarty counters with a right hand to the body.
Germano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarty.
McCarty connects with a solid leg kick.
McCarty lands a leg kick that knocks Germano off balance momentarily.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarty counters with a thumping low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Germano or perhaps it was just good defense by McCarty, which made it look bad.
Germano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Germano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Germano there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Germano shoots for a takedown but McCarty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCarty stuffs the takedown attempt from Germano. Germano gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Rodrigo Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Germano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Germano has his takedown stuffed
and McCarty counters with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Germano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McCarty - the referee stops the clock and Germano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McCarty. Germano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Germano is breathing heavily.
McCarty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McCarty finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCarty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Germano at a distance.
McCarty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as McCarty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Germano doesn't seem phased though.
McCarty lands with a good body shot.
McCarty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Germano.
Germano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCarty feints a counter leg kick.
McCarty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Germano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCarty counters with a body kick that stops Germano in his tracks momentarily.
Germano with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCarty counters with a nice right hand that sends Germano toppling to the canvas! Germano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McCarty finish him?!
Germano is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarty connects with a body shot.
Oh Germano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarty connects with a solid leg kick.
McCarty steps in with a hook that catches Germano right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! McCarty follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Germano looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren McCarty!
A victorious Darren McCarty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strategos Themistokles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Shankoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankoli has chosen Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva as his entrance music. Ravi Shankoli has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Strategos Themistokles's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Strategos Themistokles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ravi Shankoli!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Themistokles misses the body punch
and Shankoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Themistokles lands with an uppercut that bounces Shankoli off the cage and back into range.
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Themistokles throws out a leg kick but Shankoli moves out of range and Themistokles only half commits.
Themistokles throws a push kick but Shankoli slaps the foot to one side.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but Themistokles avoids it with no problem.
Shankoli lands the left hand.
Shankoli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Themistokles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Themistokles.
Shankoli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Themistokles.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shankoli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shankoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Themistokles is one step ahead there.
Shankoli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shankoli is working away from the top position though.
Themistokles is looking for a sweep. Shankoli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Themistokles trying to get back to full guard but Shankoli takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Shankoli wants to get back to his feet but Themistokles is holding on tight.
Shankoli looking to control but Themistokles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shankoli prevents Themistokles from getting the reversal.
Shankoli controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Themistokles is working hard here to advance position.
Themistokles gets back to half guard.
Shankoli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Themistokles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shankoli stopping the sweep attempt from Themistokles.
Shankoli trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Themistokles manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Shankoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Themistokles is one step ahead there.
Themistokles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shankoli bucks up and tries to throw Themistokles off but instead Themistokles has got his back!
Themistokles is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Themistokles gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Themistokles gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Themistokles apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Themistokles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shankoli blocks the body kick.
Themistokles misses with a hook
and Shankoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shankoli is looking to clinch.
Themistokles thows a body kick. Shankoli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Themistokles throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Themistokles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Themistokles misses with a leg kick
and Shankoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shankoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shankoli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Themistokles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Themistokles slips a jab and a cross from Shankoli.
Themistokles looks for the body kick but Shankoli saw that one coming.
Themistokles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strategos Themistokles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Themistokles, right into the meat.
Themistokles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shankoli can do to turn this around?
A thudding body kick lands there by Themistokles!
Themistokles misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Shankoli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shankoli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shankoli blocks a head kick by Themistokles.
Themistokles pushes Shankoli up against the cage in a clinch.
Themistokles misses with the head strike.
Themistokles tries to throw a body punch but Shankoli avoids it by throwing Themistokles back against the cage.
Shankoli misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Themistokles.
Shankoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Themistokles's elbow.
Themistokles misses with some punches.
Shankoli lands a nice uppercut.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Shankoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Themistokless head.
Themistokles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shankoli backwards.
Themistokles tries a body shot but Shankoli blocks it.
Themistokles has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shankoli breaks from the clinch.
Themistokles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Themistokles swings for the body but Shankoli moves out of range.
Strategos Themistokles is winning the standup battle so far.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shankoli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shankoli moves forwards but Themistokles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shankoli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Themistokles wants to clinch
and Shankoli counters with a left to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Shankoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shankoli.
That kick from Themistokles tenderised Shankoli's leg. Shankoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Shankoli.
Shankoli throws a combination that misses
and Themistokles counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shankoli!
Strategos Themistokles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shankoli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Themistokles.
Themistokles is trying to control the action in half guard but Shankoli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shankoli wants to control but Themistokles is keeping busy.
Shankoli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Themistokles.
Shankoli keeping control of the position.
Shankoli trying to hold on to Themistokles's head to control him but Themistokles postures up.
Shankoli is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli is trying to control but can't.
Shankoli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shankoli is not content to let Themistokles control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shankoli is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Themistokles just misses with a punch to the body.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but Themistokles avoids it with no problem.
A solid body kick from Themistokles.
Themistokles scores with the left hand. Shankoli knows he should have avoided that one.
Themistokles throws a hook to the side of Shankoli's head but Shankoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shankoli looks to land a right hand but Themistokles moved out of range.
A slow jab from Shankoli misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Themistokles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shankoli avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
Shankoli lands with an overhand left.
Themistokles missing with a left hand there. Shankoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Themistokles scores with a head kick. Shankoli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Themistokles lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankoli checks a low kick from Themistokles.
A big left from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles throws a hook to the side of Shankoli's head but Shankoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shankoli cracks Themistokles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shankoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Themistokles is just out of range.
Themistokles lands a two punch combo.
Shankoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strategos Themistokles dominated that second round.
That's time! Themistokles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Themistokles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Themistokles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shankoli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Themistokles scores with a nice body kick.
Themistokles misses with a lunging right hand
and Shankoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Shankoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Themistokles moves away.
Themistokles keeps Shankoli at a distance using the push kick.
Themistokles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shankoli wants to land a leg kick but Themistokles is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Themistokles misses the target.
Shankoli checks a low kick from Themistokles.
Themistokles is looking to chop away at Shankoli's legs.
Shankoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Themistokles with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Themistokles.
Themistokles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shankoli moves out of range of the leg kick from Themistokles.
Shankoli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Themistokles throws a body punch but Shankoli moves out of range.
Themistokles throws a chopping leg kick but Shankoli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shankoli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shankoli. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Themistokles misses the target.
Themistokles throws a combination. Shankoli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Themistokles lands with a nice body kick.
Themistokles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab, jab by Themistokles - just one landing.
Themistokles throws a series of punches but Shankoli moves out of range.
Themistokles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shankoli counters with a solid body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Themistokles.
Shankoli tries to clinch up.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shankoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles fakes the leg kick and cracks Shankoli in the body.
Themistokles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy body kick from Themistokles
and Shankoli counters with a low kick, right behind Themistokles 's knee.
Themistokles lands a front kick.
Themistokles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shankoli.
Themistokles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Shankoli misses.
Shankoli checks a low kick from Themistokles.
Themistokles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shankoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Themistokles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shankoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Themistokles is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Themistokles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shankoli.
Themistokles staying out of range there.
Themistokles looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankoli is just out of range.
Themistokles throws a looping overhand right but Shankoli ducks down to avoid it.
Shankoli checks a low kick from Themistokles.
Shankoli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shankoli throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
Shankoli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shankoli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Themistokles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shankoli.
Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
Shankoli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shankoli throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli swings for the body but Themistokles moves out of range.
Shankoli lands a body shot.
Themistokles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Themistokles misses with a body shot
and Shankoli counters with a slapping leg kick.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Shankoli is having none of it.
A nice side step and Shankoli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Themistokles doesn't manage to clinch there - Shankoli circles away.
Shankoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shankoli misses with a straight right.
Shankoli throws a leg kick but Themistokles moved away.
Shankoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Themistokles. Shankoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shankoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Shankoli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Themistokles throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strategos Themistokles clearly takes that 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.
Themistokles needs to keep his hands up - Shankoli had a free shot at his head there.
Shankoli throws a right hand that Themistokles ducks under and follows up with a left that Themistokles also avoids with ease.
Themistokles just misses with a punch to the body.
Shankoli throws a counter combo.
Shankoli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Themistokles looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankoli is just out of range.
Themistokles tries to clinch up.
Shankoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Themistokles with a body shot.
Themistokles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Themistokles moves forwards but Shankoli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shankoli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles throws a head kick that half lands.
Good work by Themistokles as he checks the leg kick.
Themistokles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shankoli scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Themistokles - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli is looking to clinch.
Themistokles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shankoli.
Shankoli throws a wild body kick that Themistokles sees coming a mile off.
Themistokles throwing a counter right hand but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Shankoli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Themistokles is out of range.
Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
Shankoli looks to land a combination but Themistokles avoids it well.
Themistokles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Themistokles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Themistokles lands with a shot to the body.
Shankoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Themistokles is looking to land body kicks.
Shankoli throws a counter combo.
Shankoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Themistokles wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shankoli misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Themistokles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Themistokles.
Themistokles is looking to land body kicks.
Themistokles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Themistokles lunges at Shankoli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shankoli's hand.
A slow jab from Shankoli misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Themistokles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shankoli's guard.
Themistokles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Themistokles won't allow Shankoli to sweep him here.
Shankoli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Themistokles trying to control but Shankoli is working from the bottom.
Shankoli looking for a sweep. Not yet Shankoli, not yet.
Shankoli pulls Themistokles in close to his closed guard and prevents Themistokles from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shankoli looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Themistokles cracks the inside of Shankoli's front leg.
Good exchange - Themistokles coming out on top.
Themistokles is looking to slow Shankoli down with leg kicks.
Themistokles misses with a low kick as Shankoli jumps back.
Shankoli pushes Themistokles away with a front kick.
Themistokles throws a solid leg kick but Shankoli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Themistokles.
Some bone on bone action there as Shankoli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Themistokles, as that shot connected.
Shankoli thuds a left hand into Themistokles's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Strategos Themistokles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shankoli lands with an overhand left.
Themistokles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Themistokles throws a series of punches but Shankoli avoids them all with ease.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but Themistokles avoids it with no problem.
Themistokles misses with a kick to the body.
Themistokles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Themistokles tries to move into range but Shankoli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from Shankoli lands.
Shankoli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Themistokles throws a body punch but Shankoli moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles misses with a body kick.
Shankoli throws a nice looking combination but Themistokles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shankoli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Themistokles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Themistokles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Themistokles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shankoli blocks a leg kick.
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shankoli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Themistokles ducks under a wild hook from Shankoli.
Shankoli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a front kick that sends Shankoli stumbling back into the cage.
Themistokles lands a nice looking body shot.
Shankoli misses with an uppercut.
Themistokles throws a head kick but Shankoli moves out of range.
Themistokles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shankoli's hands.
Themistokles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No joy there for Themistokles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strategos Themistokles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli throws a head kick that misses.
Themistokles steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shankoli. That one must have hurt.
Ravi Shankoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Themistokles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shankoli.
Shankoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Themistokles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Themistokles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Themistokles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Themistokles misses with a low 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!
Shankoli looks for the body kick but Themistokles saw that one coming.
Shankoli throws a push kick but Themistokles slaps the foot to one side.
Themistokles throws a push kick but Shankoli slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body punch from Themistokles.
Themistokles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Themistokles scores with a nice strike.
Themistokles lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Themistokles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Themistokles gets tackled into the cage by Shankoli. Shankoli maintains the clinch.
A short right from Themistokles.
Themistokles prevents a body shot from Shankoli.
A short right from Shankoli.
Still in the clinch, Themistokles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Themistokles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Themistokles misses with the head strike.
Shankoli pushes Themistokles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shankoli prevents a body shot from Themistokles.
Shankoli has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles.
Shankoli misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Shankoli.
A head punch on the inside from Themistokles fails to land.
Shankoli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Themistokles backwards.
Shankoli throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Themistokles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Strategos Themistokles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Themistokles lands a nice uppercut.
Shankoli wants to get back to striking at distance but Themistokles won't allow it.
Themistokles gets through Shankoli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Shankoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by Shankoli.
Themistokles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Themistokles swings wildly with an uppercut but Shankoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Themistokles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shankoli's elbow.
Shankoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles tries to work over Shankoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shankoli working hard to break the clinch.
Themistokles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strategos Themistokles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Themistokles 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strategos Themistokles!
Strategos Themistokles is the new light heavyweight champion!
Strategos Themistokles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ravi Shankoli stepped up to the mic, saying 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on y own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.
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