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UNFC65: O'Neil Vs Farniev PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, X-Men Theme Music. Massey has chosen 5 minutes Alone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Massey!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett lands a right hook to the body.
Howlett slips under a jab from Massey.
Massey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Howlett.
A jab from Howlett misses.
A slow jab from Howlett misses its intended target.
Massey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Josh Massey has been cut.
Howlett scores with the left hand. Massey knows he should have avoided that one.
Howlett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Howlett misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Howlett does no damage.
Howlett throws a body punch but Massey moves out of range.
Massey takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett misses the jab.
Howlett lands a slapping body shot.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massey slips under a jab from Howlett.
Howlett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Massey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Howlett does no damage.
Massey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Massey throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily.
Howlett thuds a left hand into Massey's body.
Nice shot by Howlett.
Howlett scores with a shot to the body.
Massey misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Massey counters with a straight right hand.
Massey misses with a shot to the body
enabling Howlett to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Massey ducks under a wild hook from Howlett.
Massey throws a front kick aimed at Howlett's knee but Howlett avoids it well.
Massey defending well as Howlett loads up on a big left hand.
Massey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Howlett finds it's way round the side to connect with Massey's head.
Massey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Howlett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Massey tests Howlett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Howlett misses with a double jab
and Massey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Massey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett blocks the body kick.
Howlett loads up on a big right hand but Massey slips the punch.
Massey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Howlett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Massey. Howlett does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Howlett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Massey blocks a jab.
Massey misses with a body shot
and Massey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howlett works the jab nicely.
Howlett takes a swing at Massey's ribcage but misses.
Howlett takes a swing at Massey's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Massey.
Howlett misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett clobbers Massey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Howlett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howlett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Massey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howlett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Howlett.
Massey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Howlett. Howlett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Massey with a nice cross.
Massey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Howlett throws a jab when Massey was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Howlett as he connects with a hook.
Massey misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Massey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Howlett looks to land a left hand but Massey moved out of range nicely.
Howlett misses with a jab to the body
and Massey counters with a stiff right hand.
Howlett throws the left hand but Massey avoids the punch easily.
Howlett looks to score with a jab to the body but Massey is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Massey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Howlett throws a big shot that misses.
Massey cracks Howlett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Howlett swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Massey misses
and Howlett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey misses with a hook.
Massey just misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett dips to his left and cracks Massey with an uppercut!
Howlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Howlett misses with an uppercut
and Massey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Massey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Massey throws a lazy right hand but Howlett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Howlett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Massey.
Howlett lands a jab to the head.
Massey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howlett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howlett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Massey manages to circle out of the way.
Howlett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Massey throws a body punch but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett is looking to counter the offense by Massey and move into the clinch.
Massey lands a body shot.
A jab from Massey finds it's way through Howlett's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Massey needs to keep his hands up - Howlett had a free shot at his head there.
Massey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Massey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Howlett connects with a body shot.
Massey slips under a jab from Howlett.
Massey misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Massey.
Massey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Howlett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Howlett.
Massey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Massey can do to turn this around?
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massey was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
Massey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Howlett at a distance.
Massey connects with a jab.
Massey misses with a body shot.
Howlett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Massey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Howlett with a body shot.
Massey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Howlett.
Howlett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Massey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Howlett as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howlett swings for the body but Massey moves out of range.
Howlett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Massey 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.
Howlett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Massey slips a jab from Howlett.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Massey.
Howlett lunges at Massey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Massey's hand.
Howlett lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Massey. That's going to slow Howlett down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Howlett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Massey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Howlett misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Massey to counter with a crisp jab.
Howlett misses with a looping right.
Howlett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howlett misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Howlett misses.
Massey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey misses the shot to the body.
Howlett 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.
Howlett misses the shot to the body.
Massey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Howlett misses the target.
A solid body kick from Massey.
Jab, jab by Howlett - just one landing.
Howlett slips a jab from Massey.
Massey swings for the body but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Massey.
The fighters circling - Howlett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Massey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Howlett.
Massey moves out of range of the strikes.
Massey lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Massey ducks under a wild hook from Howlett.
Massey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Massey throws a looping overhand right but Howlett ducks down to avoid it.
Howlett misses with an uppercut
and Massey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Massey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howlett connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Massey.
It seemed like Massey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Howlett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Massey throws a counter combo.
A lazy left from Massey finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett walks into a jab.
Massey scores with a shot to the body.
Howlett misses with a leg kick
and Massey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Howlett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Massey counters with a body kick.
Massey misses with a body kick.
Josh Massey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Massey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Howlett misses with the combination.
Massey looks for the body kick but Howlett saw that one coming.
Howlett misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey ducks under a wild hook from Howlett.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massey.
A combination from Massey does no damage.
Howlett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Howlett. Those never looked like landing.
Massey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Howlett blocks it well.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but Massey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Massey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Massey.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Howlett, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Howlett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James Howlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Massey throws a leg kick but Howlett checks it.
Howlett is looking to counter the offense by Massey and move into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Massey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Howlett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Howlett!
After winning the bout, James Howlett 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Editiny Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Editiny Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thompson lands in his opponent's guard.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dick is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
Thompson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Dick is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dick avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson is keen to just control but Dick is a slippery customer.
Dick is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Dick is having none of it.
Dick trying to control from the bottom.
Dick wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Dick is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two 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.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tyler Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dick throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Dick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Dick moved out of range nicely.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Dick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Dick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thompson's half guard.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Dick is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dick is trying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dick is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Thompson is concentrating on defense, preventing Dick from advancing position.
Dick wants to pass to mount but Thompson is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson tries to roll over but Dick keeps him under control.
Dick seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thompson is looking to control Dick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thompson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dick.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Editiny Dick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Dick's shoulder, as Dick tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dick manages to avoid it.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dick avoids it really well and circles away.
Dick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thompson walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Dick as Thompson shoots in.
Thompson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thompson has time to react.
Dick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Dick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
Dick is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thompson reverses the position - he's now on top in Dick's guard.
Dick wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dick is on top in guard.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Editiny Dick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Thompson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thompson is trying to work for a sweep but Dick has mounted him!
Dick looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Dick isn't that keen on the idea.
Thompson stops Dick from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dick is working hard here to advance position.
Dick forces the positional change into back control.
Thompson won't enjoy being in this position. Dick looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Thompson is tapping - it's over boys! Dick picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Editiny Dick!
A very excited looking Editiny Dick 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by K.C.S.. Dusty Martin 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marshall Law!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin lands with an overhand left.
Law blocks the body kick.
Martin thuds his shin into the meat of Law's side.
Martin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at F U in the buildup to the fight.
Law sizes up Martin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Law slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martin.
The crowd cheers as Law lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martin misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin darts in looking for a takedown but Law gets double underhooks and turns Martin into the cage.
Martin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Martin.
Martin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Law doesn't seem bothered though.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin misses with a hook. Law ducked under it nicely.
Law changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Law on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Marshall Law is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Martin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law avoids the head kick by Martin.
Law looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law lands with a shot to the body.
Law fails with an attempt to clinch.
Law slaps away a takedown attempt from Martin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Law checks it well.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Law 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.
Law checks the leg kick.
Law throws out a counter right but Martin avoids it with no problem.
Martin tried to score with a low kick but Law checks it.
Law appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Law tries a low kick but Martin avoids it.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martin lands a front kick.
Law tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Law.
Law tries to keep at a distance but Martin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martin misses with the head strike.
A short left from Martin.
Law digs a right hand into Martin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martin's gas tank.
Martin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Law avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martin or not.
Martin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Law blocking some punches.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Law.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Law prevents a body shot from Martin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Law has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Martin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Law can turn it around.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Law swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Martin blocks a body shot from Law.
Law scores with a nice hook to the head.
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin has Law pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Law manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Law scores with a shoulder strike.
Martin prevents a body shot from Law.
Law lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dusty Martin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Law ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dusty Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Law darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Law throws a big shot that misses.
Martin has Law up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Law after a bit of a struggle.
Law struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin prevents a body shot from Law.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Law tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Law lands with a right to the head.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Law avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
A short left from Law.
Law lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Law clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Law covering up well and avoiding damage.
Law wants to escape the position.
Law avoids the strikes from Martin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is cranking Law's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Law! He's tightened the choke and Law is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dusty Martin!
A very excited looking Dusty Martin 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Smokey Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Flail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nash comes into the arena with Static-X - The Only blaring out of the sound system. Flail is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself by Ice Cube. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Smokey Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stone Flail!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nash takes a swing at Flail's ribcage but misses.
Flail throws a jab when Nash was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flail checks a leg kick.
Nash looks to land a combination but Flail avoids it well.
Flail with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nash. Flail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nash pushes Flail away with a front kick.
Smokey Nash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flail keeps the fight on the outside.
Nash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Flail misses with the combination.
Nash tries for a takedown but Flail sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash moves out of range as Flail throws a body kick.
Flail throws a front kick aimed at Nash's knee but Nash avoids it well.
Flail misses with a straight right.
Nash throws a hook to the side of Flail's head but Flail sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nash moves out of range of the strikes.
Flail slips a jab and a cross from Nash.
Flail throws a head kick that misses.
Nash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nash misses with a body shot.
Nash doesn't manage to clinch there - Flail circles away.
Nash missing with a left hand there. Flail was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flail tries a head kick but it misses.
Nash appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flail throws a jab when Nash was well out of range.
Flail shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Flail on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nash scores with a push kick.
Flail sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nash looks to throw the jab but Flail is out of range.
Nash misses with a leg kick.
Nash misses with a two punch combination.
Nash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flail's calf.
Nash uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nash misses with an attempted mid kick.
Flail appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash connects with the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nash.
Flail throws out a counter right but Nash avoids it with no problem.
Nash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nash tries to clinch up.
Flail throws out a counter right but Nash avoids it with no problem.
Nash throws a looping overhand right but Flail ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flail! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Flail.
Nash throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nash jabs at Flail's body.
Flail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nash.
Flail misses with a double jab.
Nash looks to throw the jab but Flail is out of range.
Flail tries a quick counter leg kick but Nash is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flail blocks a low kick nicely.
Flail throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nash is defended easily by Flail.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smokey Nash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flail pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Nash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Nash backs off Flail throws a huge counter combo but Nash manages to avoid it all.
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!
Nash throws a lazy right hand but Flail sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nash.
Nash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokey Nash 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.
Nash walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Flail checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Despite the aggression on Flail's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nash throws a predictable looking body shot
and Flail counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flail.
Nash wants to clinch up but Flail keeps it at a distance.
Nash on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nash slips under a jab.
Flail uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nash.
Nash lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flail moves away.
Flail lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flail throws a series of punches but Nash avoids them all with ease.
Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Flail on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smokey Nash is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flail takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nash tries to move into range but Flail moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Flail throws a quick head kick that knocks Nash silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Flail is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stone Flail!
Stone Flail really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Underworld Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Pahlm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pahlm might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Peace Love & Pitbulls - Dog Church . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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156 lbs
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162 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Pahlm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duke Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Datsik.
Datsik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pahlm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Datsik checks a low kick from Pahlm.
Datsik throws a body kick that misses.
Datsik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pahlm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Datsik throws a head kick but Pahlm moves out of range.
Datsik tries to work over Pahlm's front leg with a kick but Pahlm checks it.
Datsik jabs at Pahlm's body.
Pahlm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Datsik.
Pahlm tries a head kick but it misses.
Pahlm avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Pahlm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Datsik.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Datsik 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.
Datsik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pahlm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Pahlm.
Pahlm scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik tries for a takedown but Pahlm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pahlm misses the target.
Johan Pahlm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Datsik lands with an uppercut that bounces Pahlm off the cage and back into range.
Pahlm jabs Datsik right on the nose. Datsik blinks but takes it well.
Pahlm slips a jab from Datsik.
Pahlm seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pahlm.
Pahlm connects with an inside leg kick.
Duke Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik misses the jab.
Pahlm seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Datsik misses with a looping right.
Pahlm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Datsik moves out of range of the strikes.
Pahlm misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Pahlm misses its intended target.
Pahlm really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Datsik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pahlm but Pahlm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pahlm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Datsik shoots in and bounces Pahlm off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Datsik trying to control but Pahlm is working from the bottom.
Datsik throwing strikes but missing.
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Pahlm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pahlm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Datsik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Datsik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pahlm is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Datsik lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Datsik shoots in for a takedown but Pahlm shows good takedown defense.
Johan Pahlm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Datsik.
Datsik throws a wild body kick that Pahlm sees coming a mile off.
As Datsik tries to get set, Pahlm tries to push him back and clinch up but Datsik manages to avoid the attempt.
Datsik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pahlm.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Datsik, right into the meat.
Pahlm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pahlm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Datsik momentarily.
It looks like Duke Datsik has been cut.
Pahlm throws a shot from downtown. Datsik moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pahlm 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 Datsik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Datsik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Datsik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Datsik scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Pahlm.
A nice inside leg kick there by Datsik. That's going to slow Pahlm down.
Pahlm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Datsik throws a push kick but Pahlm slaps the foot to one side.
As Datsik tries to get set, Pahlm tries to push him back and clinch up but Datsik manages to avoid the attempt.
Datsik throws a combination that misses
and Pahlm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pahlm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Datsik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke Datsik's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pahlm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Datsik blocks a leg kick.
Pahlm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Datsik.
Datsik throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Pahlm.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pahlm tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Datsik manages to circle out of the way.
Datsik misses with a body shot.
Datsik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pahlm to score with a decent uppercut.
Pahlm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Datsik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pahlm lands with a good body shot.
Johan Pahlm is winning the standup battle so far.
Datsik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pahlm.
Pahlm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Pahlm blocks a jab.
Datsik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik throws a series of punches but Pahlm avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Datsik.
Datsik lands with a straight right. Pahlm didn't see that one coming.
Datsik takes a swing at Pahlm's ribcage but misses.
Datsik connects with the punch.
Pahlm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Datsik loads up on a big right hand but Pahlm slips the punch.
Pahlm feints and then cracks Datsik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Datsik down.
Pahlm throws a body kick that misses.
Pahlm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Datsik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pahlm loads up on a big right hand but Datsik slips the punch.
Datsik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pahlm blocks a head kick by Datsik.
Datsik tries to bum rush Pahlm with a series of wild strikes but Pahlm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik throws a lazy head kick
and Pahlm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pahlm.
Pahlm landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pahlm gets through Datsik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Datsik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Datsik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Datsik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Datsik blocks the elbow strike.
Pahlm gets underhooks to prevent Datsik's takedown attempt.
Pahlm pushes off an throws an elbow but Datsik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Pahlm.
Pahlm throws an elbow that misses.
Pahlm is leaning against Datsik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pahlm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Datsik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pahlm takes a shot to the head.
Datsik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pahlm pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pahlm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik avoids the elbow strike from Pahlm, against the cage.
Pahlm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pahlm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Datsik avoids it.
Pahlm pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Datsik blocks a body shot from Pahlm.
Datsik is trying to stall.
Datsik avoiding damage as Pahlm throws knees to the body.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Datsik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pahlm is keeping busy.
Datsik trying to control the position but instead, Pahlm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Datsik into the cage.
Datsik lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pahlm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pahlm utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Datsik is breathing heavily.
Pahlm unloads a knee to the mid-section. Datsik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Datsik blocks the elbow strike.
Datsik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Datsik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pahlm throws an elbow but it misses.
Datsik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pahlm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Datsik avoids it.
Pahlm comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johan Pahlm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pahlm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Datsik.
Datsik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Datsik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pahlm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johan Pahlm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Datsik.
Datsik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Pahlm dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duke Datsik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pahlm manages to avoid it.
Datsik clobbers Pahlm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Datsik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pahlm jabs Datsik right on the nose. Datsik blinks but takes it well.
Pahlm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Datsik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pahlm.
Datsik clobbers Pahlm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pahlm tries to clinch but Datsik moves away
and Datsik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Pahlm wants to get back to full guard.
Datsik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Datsik wants to pass to mount but Pahlm is defending the position.
Datsik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pahlm has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Datsik.
Pahlm is trying to maintain the position but Datsik is very close to passing his half guard.
Pahlm is not content to let Datsik control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datsik trying to advance position but Pahlm counters by regaining guard.
Datsik throws a strike but Pahlm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pahlm passes into half guard.
Datsik trying to hold on to Pahlm's head to control him but Pahlm postures up.
Duke Datsik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Datsik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Datsik wants to get back to full guard but Pahlm has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Datsik sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pahlm seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Datsik tries to get to full guard but Pahlm has control of the leg.
Pahlm is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Datsik!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik tries to reverse the position but Pahlm maintains control.
Pahlm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Datsik tries to hold on but Pahlm pushes him away.
Datsik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pahlm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Datsik tries to hold on but Pahlm postures up.
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 Johan Pahlm.
I think Pahlm 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johan Pahlm!
Johan Pahlm 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Raf Camora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixie Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixie Small acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raf Camora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Camora as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Camora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Small.
Small throws an overhand right that lands on Camora's shoulder, as Camora tries to avoid the shot.
Camora has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Camora misses with the body kick
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camora misses with a hook.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch but Camora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camora misses with a looping left.
Small checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small moves out of range of the body kick.
Small scores with a jab to the body.
Camora looks to land a body kick but Small moved away.
A low kick from Camora misses
and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camora blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camora avoids the body shot from Small.
Camora feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camora.
Camora throws a shot from downtown. Small moves away and avoids it.
Raf Camora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small checks the leg kick nicely there.
Camora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Small.
Camora looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Camora is predictable there
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Small closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Camora to the mat! Camora manages to get full guard.
Small lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Camora tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Small content to stall in guard here.
Camora wants to get back to his feet but Small is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camora wants to sweep but no luck.
Small controls from within his opponent's guard.
Camora is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Camora has Small pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Small scores with a nice head shot.
A cross from Small lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small lands a body shot.
Camora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camora throws a head kick that misses.
Small ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Small scores with a jab to the head.
Camora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Small's sensitive parts.
Small connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camora throws an off balance right hand
and Small counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Small scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camora scores with a sloppy right hand. Small should have avoided that one.
Camora slips a jab from Small.
Small digs a good hook to Camora's body.
Camora thumps Small with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camora throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Small is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Camora's half guard.
Camora taking some punishment here, with Small in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camora is looking for a sweep. Small is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Small is trying to control the action in half guard but Camora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camora wants to control but Small is keeping busy.
Small not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Small wants to pass to mount but Camora is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Camora reverses the position - he's now on top in Small's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie Small dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dixie Small's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Small misses with an uppercut. Camora saw that one coming.
Small swings widly with a right hand
and Camora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Small with that takedown attempt.
Small getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Camora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Small.
Camora tries a head kick but it misses.
Small throws an overhand right that lands on Camora's shoulder, as Camora tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small walks into a jab.
Small pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Camora back to the cage. Small follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Camora misses with a kick to the body.
Small with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Small clinches.
Camora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camora lands with a kick to the ribs.
Camora throws a leg kick which misses Small's front leg but catches the back leg as Small tries to avoid it.
Camora scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from Camora misses.
Small throws out a counter right but Camora avoids it with no problem.
Camora finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Small has managed to clinch.
Camora manages to break the clinch.
Camora lands with a thumping leg kick.
Small looks to land a combination but Camora avoids it well.
It appears Camora was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camora looks for the body kick but Small saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Camora.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camora.
Small slips under a jab.
Camora pivots, looking for a leg kick but Small is out of range and Camora settles back down.
Small connects with a body shot.
Camora wants to slow Small down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Camora.
Camora scores with a leg kick.
Small lands a lovely overhand right.
Small closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Small moves into full mount! Camora won't be happy about that!
Small looking to ground and pound but Camora is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Camora working to try and regain half guard.
Small landing strikes from the mount and Camora is in trouble!
Camora is in all sorts of trouble here.
Small postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Camora looks a forlorn figure.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Camora is trying to escape the mount.
Small lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camora is squirming around, avoiding Small's attempts to control the action.
Small thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Camora is looking to improve his position but Small isn't that keen on the idea.
Camora is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Small fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Camora is rocked!
It looks like Raf Camora has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Camora badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Small around the waist but Small pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Small is the winner by TKO! Small jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dixie Small!
A very excited looking Dixie Small 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 Ernie Bezoink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Madhaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezoink kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fuel. Madhaki has chosen Fela Kuti - Let's Start as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernie Bezoink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Madhaki!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madhaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madhaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Madhaki cracks Bezoink with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Bezoink.
Ernie Bezoink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madhaki tries to land a front kick but Bezoink steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bezoink doesn't manage to clinch there - Madhaki circles away.
Bezoink throws a low kick, looking for Madhaki's leg but Madhaki calmly moves out of range.
Madhaki flicks out a counter leg kick but Bezoink steps away.
Madhaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madhaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Madhaki misses the target.
Madhaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bezoink is out of range.
Madhaki throws out a leg kick but Bezoink moves out of range and Madhaki only half commits.
Madhaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madhaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bezoink rushes Madhaki and presses him up against the cage.
Madhaki manages to break the clinch.
Madhaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Madhaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bezoink misses with a series of wild punches.
Bezoink tries to clinch but Madhaki is having none of it.
Madhaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bezoink takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bezoink takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bezoink waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madhaki.
Madhaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madhaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Bezoink misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bezoink pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madhaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bezoink finds it's way round the side to connect with Madhaki's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezoink throws a head kick but Madhaki moves out of range.
Madhaki takes one on the button.
Madhaki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bezoink rather than just go for the knockout.
Bezoink moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bezoink.
Bezoink's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madhaki throws a leg kick but Bezoink sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bezoink turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bezoink needs to keep his hands up - Madhaki had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Madhaki.
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Madhaki moves out of range.
Madhaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bezoink throws a left and a right that both miss
and Madhaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Bezoink.
Madhaki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bezoink.
Madhaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bezoink.
Bezoink throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Madhaki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Bezoink, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Madhaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Bezoink.
Bezoink misses with a combination
and Madhaki counters with a thumping low kick.
Madhaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Madhaki fakes the leg kick and cracks Bezoink in the body.
Madhaki connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bezoink looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bezoink throws a big shot that misses.
Madhaki throws a leg kick but Bezoink moved away.
Bezoink throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madhaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madhaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bezoink is out of range.
Bezoink lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madhaki circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Bezoink 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Madhaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bezoink moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bezoink pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madhaki connects with a body shot that sends Bezoink's belly button to the back.
Bezoink displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bezoink looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bezoink takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Madhaki throws out a powerful jab.
Madhaki slips under a jab from Bezoink.
Bezoink misses the body punch
and Madhaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Bezoink throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bezoink throws a body punch but Madhaki moves out of range.
Madhaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Madhaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Madhaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bezoink's calf.
Bezoink throws a head kick that misses.
Madhaki throws the kick towards the body but Bezoink avoids it.
Bezoink swinging wildly here.
Bezoink throws a sloppy head kick and Madhaki moves out of range easily.
Josh Madhaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bezoink throws a head kick that Madhaki semi-blocks.
Bezoink takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ernie Bezoink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bezoink throws a shot from downtown. Madhaki moves away and avoids it.
Madhaki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bezoink wants to clinch but Madhaki slips to the side
and Madhaki counters with a left and a right that stings Bezoink.
Madhaki avoids the head kick by Bezoink.
Bezoink takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bezoink looks to clinch
and Madhaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Bezoink.
Madhaki staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezoink swings widly with a right hand
and Madhaki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bezoink really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bezoink has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bezoink there as he acknowledges the shot.
Madhaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bezoink doesn't seem bothered though.
Madhaki slips under a jab from Bezoink.
Bezoink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bezoink misses the jab.
Bezoink misses with a hook. Madhaki ducked under it nicely.
Bezoink throws a combination that misses
letting Madhaki counter with a right hand.
Madhaki tries to land a front kick but Bezoink steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Madhaki - that will leave a mark!
Madhaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bezoink takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Madhaki lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madhaki cracks the inside of Bezoink's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Madhaki. That snapped Bezoink's head back.
A shot to the liver by Madhaki. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Bezoink misses its intended target.
Bezoink tries to clinch up but Madhaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Bezoink throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bezoink misses with an uppercut. Madhaki saw that one coming.
Madhaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bezoink checks a leg kick.
Madhaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Madhaki looks to move away, Bezoink throws a big counter combo bu Madhaki just gets out of the way.
Bezoink throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Madhaki blocks a head kick by Bezoink.
Madhaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bezoink throws a jab but it's blocked by Madhaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bezoink.
Madhaki flicks out a counter leg kick but Bezoink steps away.
Bezoink is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Madhaki fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Bezoink on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bezoink missing with a left hand there. Madhaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bezoink misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bezoink throws a right hand that misses
and Madhaki counters with a good, hard body kick but Bezoink shrugs it off.
Madhaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Madhaki lands a two punch combo.
Bezoink takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Madhaki lands a right hook to the body.
Madhaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bezoink doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bezoink has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Madhaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Bezoink misses
and Madhaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bezoink's knee momentarily.
Madhaki feints a jab promting Bezoink to slip. Madhaki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bezoink slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Madhaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madhaki.
Madhaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bezoink clinches.
Bezoink pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madhaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Madhaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Madhaki is looking to slow Bezoink down with leg kicks.
Madhaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bezoink throws a head kick that misses.
Madhaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bezoink.
Bezoink misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Madhaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Madhaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Madhaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Madhaki punishes Bezoink's body with a nice straight punch.
Madhaki throws the kick towards the body but Bezoink avoids it.
Madhaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Bezoink throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madhaki thuds a left hand into Bezoink's body.
Madhaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bezoink looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Madhaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bezoink at a distance.
Madhaki thuds a left hand into Bezoink's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madhaki punishes Bezoink's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Madhaki.
Madhaki lands a front kick.
Madhaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bezoink on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Madhaki.
Bezoink's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Some wild striking there from Bezoink.
A countering left hand to the body from Madhaki misses.
Bezoink is looking to clinch but Madhaki is avoiding it.
Madhaki lands a slapping body shot.
Madhaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bezoink's head.
Madhaki slips a jab from Bezoink.
Bezoink looks to land a combination but Madhaki avoids it well.
Bezoink takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bezoink wants to land a leg kick but Madhaki is out of range.
Bezoink tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Madhaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Madhaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bezoink throws a sloppy head kick and Madhaki moves out of range easily.
Madhaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bezoink thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madhaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bezoink.
Bezoink drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Madhaki.
Madhaki connects with a body shot that sends Bezoink's belly button to the back.
Madhaki slips under a jab from Bezoink.
Madhaki scores with a push kick.
Madhaki lands with a shot to the body.
Madhaki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Madhaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Madhaki plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Bezoink to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Bezoink just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josh Madhaki!
An out of breath and clearly excited Josh Madhaki thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas has chosen Go For a Soda by Kim Mitchell as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas throws a series of punches but Gregory moves out of range.
Gregory changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gregory misses with a body shot.
Gregory takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Douglas lands with a nice body kick.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Douglas drops his hands momentarily and Gregory takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Douglas scores with a head kick.
It looks like Joe Gregory has been cut.
Gregory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gregory is rocked!
Douglas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Douglas lands a big right hand that sends Gregory crashing to the mat! Douglas stays standing though and waves Gregory back to his feet!
Oh Gregory is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Douglas seems to be stalking Gregory here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Gregory drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Douglas!
After the big win, Jack Douglas made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BeastMode and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hoffman !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Hoffman .
Hoffman tried to score with a low kick but Armstrong checks it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hoffman .
Armstrong manages to get back to half guard.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Armstrong defends it well.
Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura but Armstrong is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura here.
Armstrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoffman .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking to advance position but Armstrong won't allow it.
Hoffman is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoffman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hoffman seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoffman is nestled in close to Armstrong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Hoffman has control of the leg.
Armstrong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoffman pulls his head out easily.
Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura but Armstrong is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throwing shots but Armstrong is blocking nicely.
Hoffman is working for a kimura but Armstrong is defending it quite comfortably.
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoffman pulls his head out easily.
Hoffman wants to work for an arm triangle but Armstrong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoffman pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hoffman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Armstrong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoffman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Armstrong sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Armstrong still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Armstrong has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Hoffman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoffman gets caught flat footed, as Armstrong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Armstrong pushes his legs off easily.
Albert Hoffman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armstrong trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Armstrong drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Armstrong seems to have locked his on tight now - Hoffman screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Armstrong, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nathaniel Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaq ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batraz Farniev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaq ONeil has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaq ONeil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Batraz Farniev!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by ONeil as he checks the leg kick.
ONeil avoids the head kick by Farniev.
Farniev throws a low kick but ONeil moves out of range easily.
ONeil throws a nice inside leg kick.
ONeil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farniev was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeil.
ONeil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from ONeil. Farniev does a little dance to reset his feet.
ONeil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Farniev dives in and scores a takedown into ONeil's guard.
Farniev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farniev postures up in ONeil's guard and throws a big left but ONeil blocks it.
Farniev being controlled here momentarily.
Farniev throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farniev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing good reports from ONeil's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Farniev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Farniev wants to control from the top but ONeil keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Farniev.
Farniev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Farniev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeil.
Farniev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farniev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on ONeil. That did some damage!
ONeil tries to sprawl but Farniev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
ONeil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farniev.
Farniev wants to lay and pray for a moment but ONeil keeps working.
ONeil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farniev.
Farniev thows a huge punch but ONeil dodges it nicely.
Farniev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Farniev wants to lay and pray for a moment but ONeil keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
ONeil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farniev.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farniev can pounce on him.
ONeil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farniev.
ONeil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Farniev looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeil is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farniev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farniev throws a low kick, looking for ONeil's leg but ONeil calmly moves out of range.
ONeil misses with a two punch combination.
ONeil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Farniev throws a body shot but no joy.
ONeil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
ONeil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farniev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has ONeil pinned against the cage. ONeil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Farniev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ONeil is looking to score with low kicks.
Farniev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeil lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ONeil avoids the head kick by Farniev.
ONeil blocks a leg kick.
ONeil swings away with a body shot that misses
and Farniev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
ONeil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
ONeil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Farniev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farniev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
ONeil lands with a straight right. Farniev didn't see that one coming.
ONeil closes the distance and lands a one-two.
ONeil connects with a body shot that sends Farniev's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil 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.
ONeil connects with a jab.
ONeil scores with a nice strike.
Farniev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
ONeil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farniev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but ONeil defends it well.
ONeil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Farniev.
ONeil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farniev can do to turn this around?
Farniev fails with the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Farniev.
Nice sprawl there from ONeil as Farniev shoots in.
ONeil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
ONeil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farniev on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - ONeil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farniev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Farniev moves into range and clinches up with ONeil.
Farniev stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
ONeil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The referee calls for Farniev to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farniev scoring well with a low kick there.
Good shot there by ONeil.
Farniev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ONeil scores with a hook.
ONeil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from ONeil 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 Farniev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Farniev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Farniev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
ONeil takes a kick to the side of the head.
ONeil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Farniev tries to land a leg kick but ONeil saw it coming and moves away.
ONeil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
ONeil blocks a head kick by Farniev.
Farniev throws a leg kick which misses ONeil's front leg but catches the back leg as ONeil tries to avoid it.
ONeil tried to score with a low kick but Farniev checks it.
Farniev slips a straight right by ONeil.
ONeil moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFarniev.
Farniev is looking to clinch but ONeil is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Farniev on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Farniev.
ONeil throws a right and a left that Farniev avoids nicely.
Farniev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Farniev rushes ONeil and presses him up against the cage.
ONeil is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farniev is keeping busy.
ONeil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ONeil shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Farniev eats them both and turns towards ONeil to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
ONeil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farniev manages to avoid it.
ONeil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farniev darts in looking for a takedown but ONeil gets double underhooks and turns Farniev into the cage.
Shaq ONeil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batraz Farniev.
ONeil lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
ONeil throws a lazy right hand but Farniev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farniev tries to clinch but ONeil is having none of it.
ONeil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farniev.
ONeil lands a slapping body shot.
Farniev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Farniev is breathing heavily.
ONeil is not content to let Farniev control the position.
ONeil is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Farniev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
ONeil tries to roll over but Farniev keeps him under control.
Farniev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farniev.
ONeil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farniev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farniev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Farniev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farniev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from ONeil.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farniev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeil works the jab nicely.
Farniev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
ONeil darts in looking for a takedown but Farniev gets double underhooks and turns ONeil into the cage.
Shaq ONeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farniev throws a leg kick but ONeil sees it coming and moves out of range.
Farniev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by ONeil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
ONeil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Farniev has time to react.
ONeil dodges the punch combination from Farniev.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Farniev.
ONeil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by Farniev.
Farniev throws an overhand right that lands on ONeil's shoulder, as ONeil tries to avoid the shot.
ONeil throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Farniev.
ONeil tries to counter with a takedown but Farniev is quick to defend against it.
ONeil avoids the head kick by Farniev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farniev avoids it really well and circles away.
ONeil throws a leg kick but Farniev moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeil with a nice cross.
ONeil looks to throw the jab but Farniev is out of range.
Farniev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
ONeil stalks Farniev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Farniev's face. Farniev staggers backwards, shaken.
ONeil throws a right and a left that both miss.
ONeil throws a leg kick but Farniev checks it.
Farniev tries to counter with a clinch but ONeil shakes him off and moves away.
Farniev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Farniev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
ONeil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Farniev throws a right and a left that both miss.
ONeil has a takedown stuffed.
ONeil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Farniev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
ONeil misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ONeil checks a leg kick nicely.
ONeil feinted with a counter takedown.
Farniev throws a head kick but ONeil moves out of range.
ONeil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shaq ONeil is winning the standup battle so far.
Farniev misses with a head kick.
Farniev has taken the fight to the clinch.
ONeil is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
ONeil manages to break the clinch.
Farniev slips a jab and a cross from ONeil.
ONeil swats away the attempt to clinch by Farniev.
ONeil fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaq ONeil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farniev moves away from the strike by ONeil.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farniev. That's going to slow ONeil down.
ONeil lands an overhand right.
ONeil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from ONeil misses.
Farniev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and ONeil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
ONeil misses with a hook. Farniev ducked under it nicely.
ONeil lunges at Farniev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farniev's hand.
Farniev tries to land a front kick but ONeil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
ONeil shoots in but no luck this time.
Shaq ONeil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farniev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
ONeil lands a jab to Farniev's midsection.
Farniev shoots in for a takedown but ONeil shows good takedown defense.
ONeil throws a lazy right hand but Farniev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farniev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
ONeil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
ONeil lands a slapping body shot.
ONeil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Farniev back to the cage. ONeil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farniev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Farniev 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.
ONeil loads up on a big right hand but Farniev slips the punch.
Farniev is looking to clinch.
ONeil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Farniev sprawls and moves away.
Farniev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farniev fails to land the takedown.
Farniev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Farniev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
ONeil wants to control but Farniev postures up.
ONeil regains half guard.
Batraz Farniev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ONeil keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaq ONeil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for ONeil, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaq ONeil!
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