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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook comes into a darkened arena with his song building. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qRYiBuywZU kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cook!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like John Cook has been cut.
Adams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cook manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Adams throws a series of strikes that have Cook backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams shoots in and bounces Cook off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cook is rocked!
Adams loads up on a big left hand. Cook felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Adams looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cook can't hide his disappointment, as Adams celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Adams!
After winning the bout, Samuel Adams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
John Cook was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank your for the great fight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Sun God Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Hardin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Sun God Ra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Sun God Ra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Hardin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Ra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ra.
Ra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardin Jr.
Ra is looking to counter punch.
Hardin Jr tries to land a leg kick but Ra saw it coming and moves away.
Ra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ra throws a hook but Hardin Jr avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Hardin Jr - just one landing.
Hardin Jr 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.
Hardin Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ra counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardin Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ra counter with a right hand.
The Sun God Ra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Hardin Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ra avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra clinches up with Hardin Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Ra with a knee to the head.
A short right from Ra.
Hardin Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ra backwards.
Ra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hardin Jr up against the cage.
Ra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardin Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Ra won't allow it.
Hardin Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardin Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hardin Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra lands with a hook. Hardin Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hardin Jr - that will leave a mark!
Colt Hardin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Sun God Ra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardin Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ra is fending him off so far but Hardin Jr persists. Nope, Ra circles away and we're back to standing.
Ra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardin Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hardin Jr throws a head kick but Ra moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ra misses the target.
Ra misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardin Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ra tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hardin Jr manages to move to mount!
Hardin Jr dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra tries to hold on but Hardin Jr postures up.
BOOM! Hardin Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ra sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hardin Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Ra is defending well.
Hardin Jr trying to control from half guard but Ra is working away.
Ra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ra is looking to escape.
Ra wants to control but Hardin Jr is keeping busy.
Ra tries to get to full guard but Hardin Jr has control of the leg.
Hardin Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Ra takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hardin Jr has gone for a leg lock! Ra slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hardin Jr's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sun God Ra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardin Jr gets a double leg takedown into Ra's guard.
Hardin Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardin Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hardin Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Ra.
Hardin Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ra pulls Hardin Jr in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardin Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardin Jr can do to turn this around?
Ra lands with a cross.
Hardin Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardin Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Ra gets double underhooks and turns Hardin Jr into the cage.
Ra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ra cracks Hardin Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ra rushes Hardin Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Ra is pressed up against the cage. Hardin Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ra down to the mat. Ra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Sun God Ra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Hardin Jr.
Ra tries to clinch up but Hardin Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ra with a jab.
Hardin Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ra counters with a series of strikes. Hardin Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hardin Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ra counters with a three punch combo that has Hardin Jr backing up. Hardin Jr nods at Ra to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardin Jr is rocked!
Hardin Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Ra counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Sun God Ra!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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201 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miyamoto Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tupper V.
Musashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tupper V misses with a few strikes there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Musashi - that will leave a mark!
Tupper V takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Musashi gets a clinch.
Tupper V tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tupper V up against the cage.
Musashi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Musashi is taking a breather. Tupper V says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tupper V looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tupper V trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V tries to kick Musashi off but Musashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Musashi is looking for a kimura here.
Musashi seems to be working for a kimura but Tupper V defends the submission attempt.
Musashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tupper V has managed to free his arm - good work.
Musashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Musashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupper V is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Musashi controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tupper V fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Musashi.
Musashi scores with a shot to the body.
Tupper V misses with a double jab
and Musashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Tupper V.
Musashi throws a right and a left that Tupper V avoids nicely.
Despite the aggression on Tupper V's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Musashi misses with a takedown attempt - Tupper V sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Musashi!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Musashi.
Musashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Musashi connects with a high kick.
Tupper V misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Tupper V is predictable there
and Musashi counters with a series of strikes. Tupper V will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tupper V shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Musashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Miyamoto Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper V.
Tupper V goes for a double leg but Musashi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Musashi continues to drive forward.
Tupper V takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tupper V throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupper V gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Musashi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Musashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupper V has wrist control.
Tupper V being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Musashi stops Tupper V from standing up.
Musashi trying to control but Tupper V is working from the bottom.
Musashi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Musashi stopping the sweep attempt from Tupper V.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi dominated that round.
That's time! Musashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Musashi scores with a head kick. Tupper V tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tupper V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Musashi. That snapped Tupper V's head back.
Tupper V misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tupper V will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Musashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tupper V swinging wildly here.
Musashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tupper V, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupper V moves out of range as Musashi throws a body kick.
Musashi punishes Tupper V's body with a nice straight punch.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tupper V slips a jab and a cross from Musashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping body kick lands there for Musashi.
Tupper V throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupper V takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tupper V tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miyamoto Musashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupper V tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Musashi swivels and escapes.
Musashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tupper V.
Tupper V has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tupper V takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tupper V avoids the head kick by Musashi.
Tupper V unleashes a big counter combination but Musashi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tupper V misses with a two punch combination.
Musashi throws a big counter combination but Tupper V scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tupper V can do to turn this around?
Musashi lands a nice shot that snaps Tupper V's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi throws a head kick that half lands.
Musashi lands a jab-cross combination.
Musashi drops Tupper V with a beautiful combination! Tupper V stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Musashi is looking for the KO!
Tupper V is rocked!
Musashi lands a big right hook! Tupper V looks hurt but is still standing! Musashi lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Tupper V falls down and Musashi dives in with a huge hammer fist! Tupper V's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Musashi runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miyamoto Musashi!
Miyamoto Musashi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bowman Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldsmith has chosen Dos Equis as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bowman Rook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rook.
Rook gets the takedown into side control.
Rook scoring with punches from side control.
Goldsmith is trying to get back to his feet.
Rook is putting a hurting on Goldsmith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rook working the head with strikes.
Rook working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rook tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Goldsmith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rook working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rook asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rook scoring with punches and elbows.
Goldsmith is rocked!
Rook lands a strong strike to the head of Goldsmith. That's dazed him! Rook looking to finish here. Goldsmith is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Rook lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bowman Rook!
After the big win, Bowman Rook made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Kosugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Karkmananis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ichiro Kosugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosugi is looking to clinch but Karkmananis is avoiding it.
Kosugi misses with a looping left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kosugi or perhaps it was just good defense by Karkmananis, which made it look bad.
Karkmananis moves in looking to clinch but Kosugi pushes him off.
As Karkmananis looks to move away, Kosugi throws a big counter combo bu Karkmananis just gets out of the way.
Kosugi has a takedown stuffed.
Kosugi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karkmananis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis clinches up against the cage.
Kosugi is working for takedown but Karkmananis is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosugi blocks an elbow strike.
Kosugi managing to block the knees to the body from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis gets through Kosugi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karkmananis tries to work over Kosugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karkmananis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi jumps guard and drags Karkmananis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kosugi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karkmananis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Karkmananis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kosugi keeping moving, preventing Karkmananis from controlling successfully.
Karkmananis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kosugi is proving hard to escape from.
Kosugi being controlled here, momentarily.
Kosugi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karkmananis stands up and waves to Kosugi to follow him.
Kosugi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karkmananis but Karkmananis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi with a nice cross.
Karkmananis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karkmananis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Ichiro Kosugi has been cut.
Karkmananis stuffs the takedown attempt from Kosugi. Kosugi gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Kosugi misses.
Karkmananis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosugi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karkmananis rushes Kosugi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karkmananis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kosugi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kosugi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karkmananis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kosugi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kosugi showed some decent athleticism there.
Kosugi is working for a kimura but Karkmananis is defending it quite comfortably.
Kosugi is looking to take a break and control but Karkmananis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosugi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karkmananis's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi is thwarting Karkmananis's attempts to control the position.
Kosugi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karkmananis!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosugi landing strikes from the mount and Karkmananis is in trouble!
Kosugi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karkmananis's face.
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!
Karkmananis is bucking up trying to escape but Kosugi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kosugi lands a big shot there that rocks Karkmananis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kosugi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kosugi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Karkmananis?
Karkmananis is rocked!
Kosugi raining down shots from the mount!
Karkmananis is still in real trouble! Can Kosugi finish him?
We've been hearing good reports from Kosugi'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.
Kosugi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Karkmananis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Karkmananis is not content to let Kosugi control the position.
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 Ichiro Kosugi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ichiro Kosugi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kosugi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Karkmananis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Karkmananis seems to have recovered his senses.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karkmananis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kosugi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karkmananis scrambles back to his feet.
Kosugi shoots in looking for a takedown. Karkmananis tries to sprawl out of it but Kosugi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karkmananis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kosugi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ichiro Kosugi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karkmananis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karkmananis gets caught flat footed, as Kosugi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Karkmananis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kosugi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karkmananis instigates a clinch.
Kosugi being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi blocks a body shot from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis wants to get back to striking at distance but Kosugi won't allow it.
Kosugi jumps guard.
Karkmananis wants to control from the top but Kosugi keeps moving.
Karkmananis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kosugi regains half guard.
Kosugi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Karkmananis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karkmananis prevents Kosugi from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis is working for a submission of some sort.
Kosugi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kosugi.
Karkmananis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karkmananis wants to stand but Kosugi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kosugi keeping moving, preventing Karkmananis from controlling successfully.
Kosugi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichiro Kosugi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosugi pulls Karkmananis in to control the position.
Kosugi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karkmananis manages to get himself to full guard.
Karkmananis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kosugi lands a couple of elbows.
Kosugi stops Karkmananis from standing up.
Kosugi stays in close to Karkmananis's body and controls the position.
Kosugi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karkmananis is keeping the position for now.
Kosugi won't allow Karkmananis to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kosugi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kosugi happy to just control the position for now.
Kosugi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karkmananis keeps working.
Kosugi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karkmananis is looking for a sweep.
Karkmananis stops Kosugi from passing to mount.
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 Ichiro Kosugi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ichiro Kosugi'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.
Karkmananis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosugi clinches.
Kosugi blocks an elbow strike.
Kosugi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kosugi looking for a takedown.
Karkmananis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kosugi avoids it.
Karkmananis lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosugi backwards.
Kosugi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karkmananis is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karkmananis misses with the head strike.
Karkmananis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kosugi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis can't find room to land a body shot as Kosugi controls the action.
Kosugi is trying to drag Karkmananis to the mat but Karkmananis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karkmananis misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Karkmananis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karkmananis tries a body shot but Kosugi blocks it.
Karkmananis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kosugi tries to pull guard but Karkmananis holds him up against the cage and eventually Kosugi drops back down to his feet.
Kosugi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karkmananis prevents it.
Karkmananis missing with knees to the body.
Karkmananis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karkmananis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kosugi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karkmananis after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kosugi misses with the combination.
Karkmananis punishes Kosugi's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karkmananis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Kosugi with that takedown attempt.
Kosugi rushes Karkmananis and presses him up against the cage.
Kosugi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karkmananis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kosugi is trying to pull guard but Karkmananis has him pressed against the cage.
Karkmananis gets through Kosugi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karkmananis misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karkmananis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kosugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kosugi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karkmananis as he jumps to the side.
Kosugi goes for a double leg but Karkmananis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karkmananis continues to drive forward.
Karkmananis pushes Kosugi up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karkmananis.
A head punch on the inside from Karkmananis fails to land.
Kosugi fails to pull guard.
Kosugi has Karkmananis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kosugi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Karkmananis tumbling to the mat - Kosugi dives into Karkmananis's guard.
Karkmananis pushes Kosugi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Karkmananis is looking to clinch but Kosugi is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosugi sizes up Karkmananis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis darts in and clinches Kosugi up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karkmananis struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosugi controls his hands.
Karkmananis trying to control the position but instead, Kosugi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karkmananis into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis lands a nice shot to the body.
Kosugi has picked Karkmananis up - he's going for a ride! Kosugi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Karkmananis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kosugi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kosugi looking for a takedown.
Karkmananis gets underhooks to prevent Kosugi's takedown attempt.
Karkmananis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Karkmananis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ichiro Kosugi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Karkmananis does no damage.
Karkmananis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosugi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karkmananis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karkmananis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kosugi jabs Karkmananis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karkmananis clinches up with Kosugi and pushes him back against the cage.
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karkmananis leaves Kosugi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karkmananis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis is looking to clinch.
Kosugi takes the fight into the clinch.
Karkmananis misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi looking for a takedown.
Karkmananis prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karkmananis manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Karkmananis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karkmananis.
Nicolas Karkmananis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karkmananis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kosugi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karkmananis is defending well.
Karkmananis is pushing Kosugi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Karkmananis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kosugi jumps into guard, dragging Karkmananis to the mat.
Karkmananis is looking to stand up but Kosugi won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi pulls Karkmananis in close to prevent any damage.
Kosugi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kosugi keeping moving, preventing Karkmananis from controlling successfully.
Karkmananis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kosugi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karkmananis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kosugi has Karkmananis pulled in close to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Karkmananis controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosugi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosugi looks to land a right hand but Karkmananis moved out of range.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Kosugi circles away.
Kosugi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karkmananis circles away.
Kosugi tries a head kick but it misses.
Karkmananis throws a counter combo.
Karkmananis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Kosugi. Those never looked like landing.
Kosugi has managed to clinch.
Karkmananis misses with the head strike.
Karkmananis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Kosugi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kosugi loads up on a big right hand but Karkmananis slips the punch.
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karkmananis moves out of range as Kosugi strikes.
Karkmananis takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis just misses with a punch to the body.
Karkmananis has closed the distance and engaged Kosugi in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosugi prevents Karkmananis from breaking the clinch.
Karkmananis trying to land knees to the body.
Kosugi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karkmananis works on Kosugi's body with a couple of short punches.
Kosugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karkmananis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karkmananis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karkmananis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karkmananis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Karkmananis dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ichiro Kosugi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kosugi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karkmananis pinned against the cage. Karkmananis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kosugi throws a hook but Karkmananis avoids it easily.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Kosugi is having none of it.
Kosugi tries to close the distance and clinch but Karkmananis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kosugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karkmananis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karkmananis throws a good cross that connects.
Kosugi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kosugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karkmananis.
Kosugi shoots in for a takedown but Karkmananis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kosugi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karkmananis tries to avoid it but Kosugi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karkmananis to the ground. Karkmananis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kosugi sets himself, and Karkmananis steps forward looking for the clinch! Kosugi avoids it this time.
Karkmananis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karkmananis moves into range and clinches up with Kosugi.
Kosugi blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Karkmananis.
Kosugi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karkmananis prevents it.
Kosugi blocking some punches.
Karkmananis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosugi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kosugi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kosugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karkmananis.
Karkmananis scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis throws a one two combo.
Ichiro Kosugi's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosugi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karkmananis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kosugi, pushing him back against the cage.
Karkmananis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karkmananis stalling in the clinch.
Kosugi can't get the takedown.
Kosugi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Karkmananis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Karkmananis is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Kosugi off. It looks like it's working - Kosugi slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Karkmananis displaying calm under pressure there.
Karkmananis pushes Kosugi up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karkmananis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karkmananis.
Ichiro Kosugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi blocks a body shot from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis has Kosugi pressed against the cage, preventing Kosugi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kosugi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karkmananis after a bit of a struggle.
Karkmananis lands an elbow just above Kosugi 's eye.
Karkmananis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kosugi is trying to drag Karkmananis to the mat but Karkmananis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karkmananis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kosugi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karkmananis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kosugi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karkmananis smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis throws a nice looking combination but Kosugi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karkmananis lands a jab to the head.
Karkmananis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kosugi throws a sloppy head kick and Karkmananis moves out of range easily.
Kosugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosugi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karkmananis cracks Kosugi with a good jab.
Karkmananis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kosugi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kosugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kosugi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karkmananis scores with a three punch combo!
Karkmananis drops Kosugi with a right and a left! Karkmananis comes rushing in but Kosugi regains his composure and manages to keep Karkmananis in guard.
Nicolas Karkmananis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kosugi is rocked!
Ichiro Kosugi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Karkmananis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Karkmananis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karkmananis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Nicolas Karkmananis!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Nicolas Karkmananis!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Nicolas Karkmananis!
Nicolas Karkmananis wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Lucania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucania comes to the cage accompanied by Murder Inc. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Salvatore Lucania!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucania throws a leg kick that misses.
Lucania is looking to clinch but Bitch! is avoiding it.
Bitch! cracks the inside of Lucania's front leg.
Rick James, Bitch! seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucania fails to land with a series of punches.
Bitch! looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bitch! loads up on a big right hand but Lucania slips the punch.
Lucania tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bitch! manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Bitch!'s face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lucania walks into a left hand.
Lucania fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bitch! is out of range.
Bitch! misses the shot to the body.
Bitch! scoring well with a low kick there.
Bitch! throws a hook but Lucania avoids it easily.
Lucania throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitch! throws a hook but Lucania avoids it easily.
Bitch! ducks under a wild hook from Lucania.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bitch!! But no joy.
Bitch! slips under a jab.
Lucania tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bitch! looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lucania 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.
Lucania throws a leg kick
and Bitch! finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lucania walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lucania throws a poor cross that misses
and Bitch! counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Bitch! blocks the low kick.
Lucania moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBitch!.
Bitch! pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucania appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lucania missing with a left hand there. Bitch! was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucania throws a nice looking combination but Bitch! bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bitch! lands a nice looking body shot.
Bitch! checks a leg kick.
Lucania uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bitch!.
Lucania manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bitch! on his heels. He'll look to pass Bitch!'s guard now, I'm sure.
Lucania looking to sit in guard and control but Bitch! gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lucania isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bitch! stacks Lucania on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bitch!!
Lucania is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! staying calm.
Lucania tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bitch! wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lucania wants to control but Bitch! postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucania is looking for a sweep.
Bitch! happy to just control the position for now.
Lucania tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucania sneaks back into half guard.
Lucania looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucania is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucania manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bitch! got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucania has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bitch! has managed to get both his arms back between Lucania's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucania working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bitch! doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bitch! manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bitch! looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lucania looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucania looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucania working a defensive guard here.
Bitch! wants to control from the top but Lucania keeps moving.
Lucania working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bitch! doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bitch! manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bitch! must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bitch! won't allow Lucania to sweep him here.
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 Salvatore Lucania will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bitch! with a hook.
Lucania displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bitch! throws out the jab.
Lucania gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucania changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bitch! fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bitch! blocks a head kick by Lucania.
Bitch! wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bitch! fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bitch! moves out of range as Lucania strikes.
Bitch! throws out a counter right but Lucania avoids it with no problem.
Lucania lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucania ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bitch! swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucania.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Lucania misses its intended target.
Rick James, Bitch! seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucania ducks under a wild hook from Bitch!.
Bitch! looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bitch! checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Bitch! on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bitch! takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania throws a leg kick but Bitch! sees it coming and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bitch!.
Lucania throws a head kick that misses.
Bitch! throws a hook to the side of Lucania's head but Lucania sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucania feinted with a counter takedown.
Bitch! misses with a straight left.
Lucania gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Lucania misses.
A little jabbing left from Bitch! on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bitch! lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucania circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucania shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bitch! waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucania.
Lucania scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bitch! missing with a left hand there. Lucania was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bitch! misses the shot to the body.
Rick James, Bitch! is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bitch! scores with a nice strike.
Lucania misses with a body shot.
Bitch! swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lucania fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! jabs Lucania right on the nose. Lucania blinks but takes it well.
Bitch! checks a leg kick.
Lucania takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucania misses with an uppercut
and Bitch! counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lucania checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Bitch!.
A lazy left from Lucania finds it's target.
Bitch! on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lucania throws a sloppy head kick and Bitch! moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Bitch! releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bitch! misses with a wild body shot.
Lucania tried to counter with a leg kick but Bitch! avoided it.
Lucania throws a low kick but Bitch! avoids it.
Bitch! is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lucania with a body shot.
Lucania lands a nice hook to Bitch!'s body. Bitch! takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bitch! throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lucania misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucania throws a head kick that Bitch! semi-blocks.
Lucania on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lucania takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lucania throws a hook to the side of Bitch!'s head but Bitch! sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucania waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bitch!.
Bitch! is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bitch! throws a leg kick but Lucania checks it.
Lucania lands with a hook. Bitch! tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lucania throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bitch!!
Bitch! throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucania swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucania lands a body shot.
Lucania goes for a double leg but Bitch! avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bitch! continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Lucania. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitch! tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lucania manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lucania takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bitch! dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucania manages to avoid it.
Lucania throws a low kick, looking for Bitch!'s leg but Bitch! calmly moves out of range.
Lucania moves out of range of the strikes.
Bitch! keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bitch! looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lucania uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bitch!.
Bitch! tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucania swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bitch! fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucania, pushing him back against the cage.
Lucania misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bitch! lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lucania backwards.
Lucania blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucania lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bitch! backwards.
Lucania tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lucania pulls guard effortlessly.
Lucania is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bitch! defends well.
Bitch! really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lucania. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lucania had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bitch! defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick James, Bitch! will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bitch! works the jab nicely.
Lucania fakes the leg kick and cracks Bitch! in the body.
Lucania tries to clinch up but Bitch! circles away and keeps his distance.
Lucania misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucania throws a shot to the body.
Lucania is looking to clinch but Bitch! is avoiding it.
Bitch! just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucania changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lucania misses with a head kick.
Bitch! feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lucania's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucania works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lucania checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bitch! scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lucania in his tracks.
Bitch! misses the shot to the body.
Lucania drives through and clinches with Bitch! against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch! fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bitch! pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lucania tries to break the clinch but Bitch! is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bitch!.
Lucania's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bitch! uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucania.
Lucania misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Bitch! does it's job there.
Lucania shoots in but no luck this time.
Bitch! throws a shot from downtown. Lucania moves away and avoids it.
Lucania misses with a low kick.
Lucania fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lucania throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bitch! moves out of range of the leg kick from Lucania.
Lucania sets himself, and Bitch! steps forward looking for the clinch! Lucania avoids it this time.
Bitch! throws a chopping leg kick but Lucania manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from Bitch! lands.
Lucania is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bitch! sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Lucania. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bitch! scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bitch! misses with an uppercut. Lucania saw that one coming.
Lucania thows a leg kick but Bitch! checks it
and Bitch! connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucania stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bitch!.
Bitch! tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucania was well out of range. Poor timing from Bitch!.
Bitch! moves into range and clinches up with Lucania.
Bitch! misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lucania.
Lucania tries to score a body lock takedown but Bitch! shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lucania wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bitch! has him pressed against the cage.
Bitch! taking a breather.
Bitch! misses with an elbow over the top.
Bitch! avoiding damage as Lucania throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! lands with a light punch inside.
Bitch! misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Bitch! as the two fighters clinch.
Bitch! makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bitch! throws an elbow that misses.
Lucania tries to work over Bitch!'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bitch! lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bitch! throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucanias head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bitch! has Lucania pressed against the cage, preventing Lucania from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bitch! fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rick James, Bitch! seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bitch! creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lucania drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bitch! pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lucania throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bitch! throws a leg kick that misses.
Lucania appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bitch! lands a jab.
Lucania doesn't manage to clinch there - Bitch! circles away.
Bitch! only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bitch! lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lucania backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucania misses with a head kick.
Lucania throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bitch! moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lucania lands a leg kick that knocks Bitch! off balance momentarily.
Bitch! loads up on a big right hand but Lucania slips the punch.
Bitch! fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bitch! misses with a body kick.
Bitch! misses with a wild body shot.
Lucania staying out of range there.
Bitch! fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucania misses with a double jab.
Lucania closes the distance and clinches up with Bitch!, looking for a takedown. Lucania pushes Bitch! against the cage but Bitch! circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bitch! checks a leg kick.
Lucania needs to keep his hands up - Bitch! had a free shot at his head there.
Bitch! scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James, Bitch! really 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.
Lucania lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bitch! is looking to chop away at Lucania's legs.
Lucania feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bitch! cracks the inside of Lucania's front leg.
Lucania walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bitch!.
Bitch! scores with a jab to the body.
Lucania shoots in looking for a takedown but Bitch! manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucania's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bitch! lands with a hook. Lucania tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bitch!.
Bitch! avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucania lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Lucania.
Lucania is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucania slips under a jab.
Lucania is looking to counter punch.
Bitch! displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucania throws out the jab.
Bitch! misses with an uppercut.
Lucania takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucania staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch! tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lucania with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bitch! to score with a decent uppercut.
Bitch! connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lucania looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bitch! is fending him off so far but Lucania persists. Nope, Bitch! circles away and we're back to standing.
Bitch! looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lucania moves away from the strike by Bitch!.
Lucania swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bitch! bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lucania's head.
Lucania misses with an uppercut. Bitch! saw that one coming.
Lucania goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lucania looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lucania tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lucania gets tackled into the cage by Bitch!. Bitch! maintains the clinch.
Bitch! lands an elbow that stopped Lucania in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Salvatore Lucania has been cut.
Bitch! throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lucania is trying to break the clinch but Bitch! has him pressed against the cage.
Bitch! lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucania backwards.
Bitch! is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Lucania. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bitch!.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bitch!.
Bitch! throws an elbow that misses.
Lucania takes a shot to the head.
Bitch! gets through Lucania's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lucania is rocked!
Bitch! lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Lucania is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucania is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bitch! lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucania blocks an elbow strike from Bitch!.
Lucania dodges an elbow strike from Bitch!.
Bitch! lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucania backwards.
Bitch! dips a shoulder and cracks Lucania with a mighty uppercut! Lucania falls back against the cage and Bitch! unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lucania is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bitch! screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick James, Bitch!!
Rick James, Bitch! 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yize Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Clay Thomas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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275 lbs
17 - 18 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yize Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clay Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Li with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Li's ribs.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Li at a distance.
Thomas slips a jab from Li.
Li feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
We've been told by Li's head coaches at H-13 Alpha Elite Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.
Thomas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Li throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
Li scores with a kick to the body.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Oooooh!!! Thomas has knocked Li down with a huge combo! Thomas steps away and waves a wobbly Li back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Yize Li has been cut.
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Li's body. Li takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Li is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Li, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Li. Li obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Li crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clay Thomas!
Our winner, Clay Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holy Jenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Laurence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton Laurence acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Holy Jenova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clayton Laurence!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenova lands a front kick.
Laurence looks to throw the jab but Jenova is out of range.
Jenova is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laurence.
Laurence loads up on a big right hand but Jenova slips the punch.
Laurence throws a head kick but Jenova moves out of range.
Laurence misses the shot to the body.
Laurence throws a front kick aimed at Jenova's knee but Jenova avoids it well.
Jenova throws a combination that misses
and Laurence counters with a straight right hand.
Laurence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Jenova. That snapped Laurence's head back.
It looks like Clayton Laurence has been cut.
Laurence throws a low kick, looking for Jenova's leg but Jenova calmly moves out of range.
Laurence scores with a punch to the head.
Laurence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laurence throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laurence!
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
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!
Laurence throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jenova darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jenova lands a body shot.
OH! Laurence has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Jenova smells blood and charges in for the finish! Jenova unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Laurence sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Binse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Binse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Wiggin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binse ducks under a wild hook from Wiggin.
Wiggin looks to score with a jab to the body but Binse is just out of range.
Wiggin shoots in looking for a takedown but Binse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wiggin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Binse.
Binse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wiggin tries to clinch up.
Binse throws a body shot but no joy.
Binse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wiggin. That did some damage!
Binse's corner calls for a 1-2. Binse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wiggin moves in looking to clinch but Binse pushes him off.
Nice shot lands for Binse.
Binse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wiggin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wiggin misses with a double jab.
Wiggin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Binse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Binse feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Binse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiggin. Binse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Binse 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.
Binse lands a really nice looking cross but Wiggin seems unphased.
Wiggin tries to clinch there but Binse circles away.
As Wiggin backs away, Binse returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin tries to land a front kick but Binse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Binse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Binse misses with a leg kick
and Wiggin counters with a good low kick that Binse was not able to check.
Binse just misses with a punch to the body.
Wiggin unleashes a big counter combination but Binse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Binse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wiggin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Binse avoids it really well and circles away.
Binse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Christopher Binse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Wiggin.
Wiggin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Wiggin looks to move away, Binse throws a big counter combo bu Wiggin just gets out of the way.
Binse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wiggin misses with a low kick as Binse jumps back.
Good shot there by Binse.
No joy there for Wiggin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wiggin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wiggin connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Binse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Binse rushes Wiggin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Binse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Binse lands a body shot in the clinch.
Binse managing to block the knees to the body from Wiggin.
Binse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Wiggin.
Binse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Binse lands with a short shot to the head.
Wiggin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Binse.
Wiggin pushes off an throws an elbow but Binse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wiggin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiggin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiggin.
Binse has clasped his hands together around Wiggin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wiggin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wiggin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Binse's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Binse is looking to improve his position.
Binse wants to control but Wiggin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Binse wants to get back to full guard.
Binse is refusing to be controlled, as Wiggin sits in half guard.
Binse wants to improve his position but Wiggin is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Binse is trying to maintain the position but Wiggin is very close to passing his half guard.
Wiggin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Binse keeps working.
Binse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wiggin is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Binse.
Wiggin with a hook.
Binse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Binse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wiggin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Binse.
Binse misses with a head kick.
Wiggin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wiggin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Binse misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wiggin! But no joy.
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 Christopher Binse will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Binse tries to land a leg kick but Wiggin saw it coming and moves away.
Wiggin connects with a high kick.
Binse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wiggin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Binse circles away quickly and effectively.
Binse lands a nice shot that snaps Wiggin's head back.
Wiggin misses with a low kick as Binse jumps back.
Christopher Binse is winning the standup battle so far.
Wiggin misses with a two punch combination.
Binse digs a good body shot into Wiggin's ribs.
Binse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Binse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wiggin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Binse changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eli Wiggin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiggin moves out of range as Binse throws a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Binse.
Binse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wiggin tries to clinch but Binse is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Binse both land. Nice combination.
Wiggin is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Binse.
Wiggin is still on wobbly legs! Can Binse finish him?
Binse lands a right hook to the body.
Binse lands a really nice looking cross but Wiggin seems unphased.
Binse pounces like a tiger and cracks Wiggin with a vicious hook! Wiggin is down but not out! Binse follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Christopher Binse!
A relieved looking Christopher Binse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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