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UPF Wednesday Night Fights 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Leidner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Dinkledorff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Leidner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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247 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Leidner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Dinkledorff!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinkledorff moves into the clinch.
Leidner looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice body punch from Dinkledorff.
Dinkledorff lands a left hand.
I was talking to Leidner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dinkledorff digs a right hand into Leidner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leidner's gas tank.
Dinkledorff cracks Leidner with a nice body shot.
Leidner is trying to pull guard but Dinkledorff has him pressed against the cage.
Dinkledorff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dinkledorff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dinkledorff lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dinkledorff has had enough of the clinch but Leidner keeps him there for the moment.
Dinkledorff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leidner backwards.
Dinkledorff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dinkledorff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Dinkledorff.
Dinkledorff lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leidner backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Dinkledorff.
Dinkledorff wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinkledorff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dinkledorff lands a body punch.
Dinkledorff lands a shot to the body.
Dinkledorff pushes Leidner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinkledorff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dinkledorff drops Leidner with a right and a left! Dinkledorff comes rushing in but Leidner regains his composure and manages to keep Dinkledorff in guard.
Leidner is rocked!
It looks like Owen Leidner has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinkledorff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Leidner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinkledorff gets to his feet. Leidner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dinkledorff moves in close and cracks Leidner with a massive right hand! Leidner, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dinkledorff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Dinkledorff!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maroun Caboul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Work (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maroun Caboul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Work!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Work misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caboul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caboul shoots in and drives through. Work sprawls well.
Work throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caboul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Work is fending him off so far but Caboul persists. Nope, Work circles away and we're back to standing.
Work raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Caboul shoots in looking for a takedown but Work manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Caboul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maroun Caboul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Work is looking to clinch.
Caboul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Caboul scores with a takedown into Work's guard.
Caboul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Caboul could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Work has Caboul pulled in close to control his posture.
Caboul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Caboul wants to pass the guard but Work is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Work is trying to control the position but Caboul postures up.
Work preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Work working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Caboul.
Caboul is looking to work some ground and pound but Work has wrist control.
Caboul scoring with some ground and pound.
Work is looking to stand up but Caboul isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Work throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caboul.
Work tries to clinch up.
Caboul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caboul throws a strike aimed at the side of Work's head but Work avoids it well.
Caboul staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caboul working the ground and pound but Work is defending the strikes.
Work is looking for a sweep.
Caboul trying to control the action but Work is working from the bottom.
Caboul working the body and head with strikes.
Caboul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Work manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Caboul seems content to control.
Caboul trying to control the action but Work is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Work is trying to maintain the position but Caboul is very close to passing his half guard.
Caboul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Work is just riding it out for now. Caboul eventually gives up the hold.
Work has hold of Caboul's hands but Caboul slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Work wants to improve his position but Caboul is controlling well.
Work wants to get back to his feet.
Caboul wants to free his trapped foot but Work is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Work is looking for a sweep. Caboul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caboul working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caboul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Work keeps working.
Caboul thows a huge punch but Work dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maroun Caboul dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Caboul fails with a takedown attempt.
Work is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Work. No joy for Caboul on that attempt.
Caboul shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Work's guard.
Work kicks Caboul off and gets to his feet.
Caboul fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Work has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caboul darts in looking for a takedown but Work gets double underhooks and turns Caboul into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maroun Caboul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caboul shoots in looking for a takedown but Work manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Caboul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Caboul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Maroun Caboul 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!
Work shoots in and drives through. Caboul sprawls well.
Caboul checks a leg kick.
Caboul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Work avoids it really well and circles away.
Work lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maroun Caboul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caboul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Work is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Work tries to circle away but Caboul has him pinned against the cage.
Caboul drops down looking for an ankle pick but Work pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bradley Work is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Work lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Work sends Caboul crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Work is motioning to the referee to let Caboul up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Work is defended easily by Caboul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caboul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caboul wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Work fails with the takedown.
Caboul is looking to land body kicks.
Caboul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Work will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Caboul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Work sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caboul somewhat.
Caboul tries for a takedown but Work circles away easily
and Work counters with a three punch combo that has Caboul backing up. Caboul nods at Work to acknowledge the strikes.
Work throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caboul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Work has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Work closes this distance looking for a takedown but Caboul circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caboul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caboul wants it to stay on the feet.
Caboul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Work.
Caboul closes the distance and clinches up with Work, looking for a takedown. Caboul pushes Work against the cage but Work circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Work scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Caboul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caboul misses with a low kick.
Caboul fails with a takedown attempt.
Caboul fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caboul is defended easily by Work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caboul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Work tries to clinch up.
Caboul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Work but Work pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Caboul has a takedown stuffed.
Work looks to throw a body kick
and Caboul counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Work pushes Caboul off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Work lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caboul at a distance.
Work closes the distance and clinches.
Work lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Work showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maroun Caboul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Work.
Bradley Work seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caboul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Caboul manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Work on his heels. He'll look to pass Work's guard now, I'm sure.
Caboul preventing the sweep.
Caboul forces his way into half guard.
Caboul maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Work could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Caboul has cracked it and Work is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Caboul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maroun Caboul!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vin Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake McDaniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vin Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt.
Diesel gets a takedown into half guard.
McDaniel manages to get to full guard.
Diesel prevents McDaniel from getting back to his feet.
McDaniel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniel tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Diesel is concentrating on defense, preventing McDaniel from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
McDaniel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDaniel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDaniel fails to move to back control.
Diesel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDaniel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDaniel stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Vin Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel connects with a looping right hand.
McDaniel lands a nice shot that snaps Diesel's head back.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Diesel.
McDaniel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDaniel connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDaniel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Diesel misses with a body punch
and McDaniel counters with a right hand to the body.
Diesel looks winded!
McDaniel lands with a shot to the body.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diesel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDaniel lands a jab.
Nice body punch from McDaniel.
McDaniel cracks Diesel on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Diesel falls backwards against the cage. McDaniel follows up with more strikes that drop Diesel to his knees. McDaniel keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Diesel! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake McDaniel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akio Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper has chosen Pink Floyd - Lucifer Sam as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vic Cooper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akio Kurosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vic Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Cooper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
Cooper checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Cooper moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Cooper wants to counter with a clinch but Kurosaki pushes him away.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kurosaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Kurosaki's head coaches at Masaru Fighting Systems II that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooper manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurosaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kurosaki's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooper swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurosaki throws a push kick but Cooper slaps the foot to one side.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown but Kurosaki shows good takedown defense.
Cooper clinches with his opponent.
Kurosaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Cooper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Kurosaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kurosaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cooper misses with some punches.
Kurosaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooper scores with a punch to the head.
Kurosaki pushes Cooper away with a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurosaki.
Cooper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kurosaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper punishes Kurosaki's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Cooper.
Kurosaki tries a low kick but Cooper avoids it.
Cooper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kurosaki.
Cooper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kurosaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Kurosaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Kurosaki can't break the clinch.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
Cooper stalling the fight.
Cooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper.
Kurosaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid body kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch.
Cooper wants to counter the offense by Kurosaki and move into the clinch position.
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cooper pushes Kurosaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Cooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cooper prevents Kurosaki from breaking the clinch.
Kurosaki breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Cooper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cooper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kurosaki - the referee stops the clock and Cooper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kurosaki. Cooper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooper. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurosaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooper manages to avoid it.
Akio Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooper blocks a low kick nicely.
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooper.
Kurosaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooper's sensitive parts.
Cooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki misses with the combination.
Cooper digs a good body shot into Kurosaki's ribs.
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 Akio Kurosaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurosaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Cooper moved away.
Cooper wants to counter with a clinch but Kurosaki pushes him away.
Cooper throws a right hand that Kurosaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurosaki also avoids with ease.
Cooper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kurosaki was covering up waiting for the punch and Cooper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kurosaki looking to control.
Kurosaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cooper is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cooper is pushing down on Kurosaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kurosaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Cooper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cooper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper wants to control but Kurosaki is keeping him busy.
Cooper is stalling here. Kurosaki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cooper seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kurosaki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper is looking for a sweep.
Kurosaki stands up and beckons Cooper to his feet.
Cooper scores with a shot to the body.
Kurosaki throws a push kick but Cooper slaps the foot to one side.
A shot to the body from Cooper misses
and Kurosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurosaki thuds a left hand into Cooper's body.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that Cooper semi-blocks.
Cooper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki sizes up Cooper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cooper.
Cooper forces Kurosaki back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper prevents Kurosaki from breaking the clinch.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki manages to break the clinch.
Cooper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kurosaki as he avoids it easily.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Cooper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cooper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kurosaki rather than just go for the knockout.
Kurosaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cooper's head.
Kurosaki throws the kick towards the body but Cooper avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper walks into a jab.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kurosaki - that will leave a mark!
Cooper connects with a crisp jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cooper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kurosaki - the referee stops the clock and Cooper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kurosaki. Cooper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
Cooper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cooper dips to his left and cracks Kurosaki with an uppercut!
Cooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Cooper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Cooper misses with an uppercut
and Kurosaki counters with a series of strikes. Cooper will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Kurosaki is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kurosaki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Akio Kurosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Cooper.
Cooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurosaki.
A left lands for Kurosaki.
Cooper tries to bum rush Kurosaki with a series of wild strikes but Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kurosaki's calf.
Kurosaki swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Akio Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Kurosaki.
Cooper has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurosaki half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kurosaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cooper takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Cooper lands.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooper lands a body shot.
A lazy left from Kurosaki finds it's target.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurosaki.
Cooper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kurosaki defends it well.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Cooper misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Kurosaki.
Cooper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
Kurosaki catches Cooper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cooper thuds his right hand into Kurosaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick as Cooper jumps back.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurosaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cooper.
Cooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Cooper misses with a shot to the body
letting Kurosaki counter with a right hand.
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick. Cooper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vic Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kurosaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Cooper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cooper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurosaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cooper scrambles back to his feet.
Cooper throws a body kick that misses.
Kurosaki throws a body kick that misses.
Kurosaki lands with an overhand left.
Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Kurosaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cooper avoids it.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Cooper.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Cooper throws a head punch that misses.
Cooper has Kurosaki pressed against the cage, preventing Kurosaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Kurosaki can't break the clinch.
Kurosaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooper can do to turn this around?
Kurosaki wants to stall.
Cooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Kurosaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
A short right from Cooper.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooper.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki misses with a kick to the body
and Cooper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cooper slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kurosaki wants to control but Cooper is keeping busy.
Akio Kurosaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooper has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cooper goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kurosaki is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akio Kurosaki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kurosaki, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caliman Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goban Declan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goban Declan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Caliman Matos's chin.
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189 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caliman Matos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goban Declan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Declan as Matos shoots in.
Caliman Matos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Matos forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan is controlling Matos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Matos passes to full mount!
Declan taking shots to the head.
Matos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Declan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Declan!
Declan has gone for a leg lock! Matos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Declan's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matos wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos pushes down on Declan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Declan is defending against the submission attempts here by Matos.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Matos throwing strikes from guard but Declan blocks nicely.
Matos wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matos is looking to advance position but Declan won't allow it.
Matos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Declan wants to control but Matos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Declan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matos uses his free foot to push down on Declan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Declan.
Matos tries to push Declan's head away but Declan is holding on tight.
Declan regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matos tries to pass to full mount but Declan defends it.
Declan is in trouble now - Matos has advanced to mount!
Matos looking to finish with strikes here!
Declan can't escape the position.
Matos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Matos goes for an armbar but Declan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Declan.
Matos looking for a guillotine here but Declan defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Declan.
Declan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Matos is keeping the position.
Declan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caliman Matos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matos.
Matos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Declan tries to buck Matos off but Matos is having none of it.
Matos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Declan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matos but great work by Declan.
Matos can't do much from the bottom here.
Matos is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Matos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Declan tries to get to his feet but Matos is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Declan in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Matos.
Declan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matos is proving hard to escape from.
Declan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Declan escapes and throws Matos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Declan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Matos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Declan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Matos is looking for a sweep.
Declan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Matos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matos closes the distance and clinches up with Declan, looking for a takedown. Matos pushes Declan against the cage but Declan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Declan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matos tries for a takedown but Declan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDeclan.
Matos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Declan defends well and Matos ends up having to push Declan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caliman Matos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan scores with a head kick. Matos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matos with a poor takedown
and Declan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Matos! Declan lets Matos back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Matos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matos with a poor takedown
and Declan counters with a low kick, right behind Matos 's knee.
Oh Matos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Declan misses with a looping right.
Matos seems to have got his legs back now.
Declan connects with a solid leg kick.
Declan lands a big uppercut and Matos crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Matos looks OK. Declan waves Matos back to his feet!
Declan drops Matos with a big left hand! Matos is injured, injured bad! Declan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goban Declan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arapeta Ma Aka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt Wooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wooten has chosen Hall Of Fame as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Arapeta Ma Aka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arapeta Ma Aka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Curt Wooten!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wooten shoots in for a double leg but Ma Aka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooten shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ma Aka defends it nicely.
Wooten looks for a takedown but Ma Aka sprawls well.
Arapeta Ma Aka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curt Wooten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooten doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ma Aka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ma Aka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wooten is keeping the position for now.
Ma Aka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ma Aka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ma Aka controls the position from side control.
Wooten gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wooten working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ma Aka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ma Aka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooten wants to control but Ma Aka is having none of it.
Ma Aka controlling the position easily from mount.
Wooten is desperately trying to improve his position but Ma Aka has a good base and remains in mount.
Ma Aka controlling his opponent.
Ma Aka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ma Aka prevents Wooten from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ma Aka avoids the attempt from Wooten to control.
Ma Aka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooten is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ma Aka controlling from the full mount.
Further stalling from Ma Aka.
Ma Aka is looking to work his way around to Wooten's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ma Aka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wooten tries to lock up and control but Ma Aka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ma Aka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arapeta Ma Aka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ma Aka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ma Aka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ma Aka tries to free his leg and advance position but Wooten is retaining full guard.
Ma Aka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ma Aka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooten is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ma Aka is aware though and is defending well.
Ma Aka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wooten's guard.
Ma Aka controlling the action here.
Wooten is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Ma Aka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ma Aka trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wooten actively working from the bottom here.
Ma Aka is looking for a kimura but Wooten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ma Aka to get the leverage.
Wooten looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooten is breathing heavily.
Ma Aka controlling the pace.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ma Aka is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma Aka passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ma Aka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wooten can do to turn this around?
Ma Aka controlling from the full mount.
Ma Aka is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Wooten is in real trouble.
Ma Aka really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wooten.
Ma Aka looking for the choke but no joy.
Ma Aka is not going to allow Wooten to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ma Aka has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Wooten is in real trouble here. Ma Aka gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Wooten is tapping out! Ma Aka wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arapeta Ma Aka!
Arapeta Ma Aka 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 Vrushak Madhura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Humungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humungus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. This Life 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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195 lbs
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189 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrushak Madhura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord Humungus!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madhura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Humungus avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Humungus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Madhura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Humungus gets a double leg takedown into Madhura's guard.
Humungus trying to control the position from guard on top but Madhura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humungus advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humungus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Madhura!
Madhura prevents Humungus from taking his back.
Humungus controlling his opponent.
Humungus tries to control but Madhura wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madhura wants to control but Humungus is having none of it.
Humungus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kombat MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humungus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Madhura is looking to escape.
Madhura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Madhura is working to get back to half guard.
Humungus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Humungus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Humungus tries to control but Madhura wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humungus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Humungus avoids the attempt from Madhura to control.
Humungus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Madhura has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Madhura wants to hold on but Humungus pushes him away.
Madhura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Madhura has given up his back. Will we see Humungus going for some submissions?
Humungus working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Madhura is doing well to defend. Humungus seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Madhura is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lord Humungus!
Lord Humungus gave a mention to Machine Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Cardoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardoza's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Holy See. Jake Blade is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luis Cardoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Blade!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade slaps away a takedown attempt from Cardoza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blade doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cardoza shoots and misses
and Blade counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Luis Cardoza has been cut.
Cardoza tries for a takedown but Blade circles away easily
and Blade counters with a nice right hand that sends Cardoza toppling to the canvas! Cardoza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Blade finish him?!
Cardoza is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Cardoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardoza walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Cardoza limp body while Blade jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Blade!
An out of breath Jake Blade thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Luis Cardoza was interviewed post fight and said 'I was robbed god damn it.....Jesus christ, this place is hell !!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zebaztian Nord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nord kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Linkin Park - Bleed It Out. Fleming has chosen I Am The Bullgod as his entrance music. Zebaztian Nord has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zebaztian Nord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dakota Fleming !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nord throws a right hand that Fleming ducks under and follows up with a left that Fleming also avoids with ease.
Fleming is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nord tries to bum rush Fleming with a series of wild strikes but Fleming uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fleming .
Nord defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fleming .
Nord throws a right hand that Fleming ducks under and follows up with a left that Fleming also avoids with ease.
Fleming wants to counter the offense by Nord and move into the clinch position.
Fleming misses the shot to the body.
Nord appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nord seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fleming avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nord misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nord swinging wildly here.
Nord misses with a few strikes there.
Nord pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fleming back to the cage. Nord follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Dakota Fleming has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleming just misses with a punch to the body.
Nord fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fleming tries to clinch up.
Nord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nord lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Fleming can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Nord and Fleming drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Nord.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zebaztian Nord!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zebaztian Nord made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sum Ting Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Tenhunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tenhunen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kygo - Firestone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sum Ting Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kari Tenhunen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong tries to clinch up but Tenhunen circles away and keeps his distance.
Wong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tenhunen.
Wong throws a sloppy head kick and Tenhunen moves out of range easily.
Tenhunen swats away the attempt to clinch by Wong.
We've been told by Wong's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tenhunen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wong has managed to clinch.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong trying to land knees to the body.
Wong with a knee to the head.
Tenhunen scores with a shoulder strike.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenhunen avoiding damage as Wong throws knees to the body.
Wong tries a knee to the head but Tenhunen blocks it.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tenhunen working aggressively here.
Tenhunen throws a punch but it's blocked by Wong.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tenhunen.
Tenhunen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
Tenhunen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tenhunen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tenhunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Tenhunen letting Wong take a breather here.
Tenhunen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenhunen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wong tries to land knees in the clinch but Tenhunen avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tenhunen.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong tries to land knees in the clinch but Tenhunen avoids the damage to the body.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Tenhunen blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tenhunen is defending well for now.
Tenhunen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wong tries a knee to the head but Tenhunen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tenhunen fails to land.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Tenhunen blocks with his arms.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tenhunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wong has Tenhunen pressed against the cage.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tenhunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tenhunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tenhunen misses with the head strike.
Tenhunen tries to throw a body punch but Wong avoids it by throwing Tenhunen back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Wong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Tenhunen blocks with his arms.
Tenhunen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wong backwards.
Tenhunen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenhunen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wongs head.
Tenhunen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenhunen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Tenhunen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Tenhunen blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sum Ting Wong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tenhunen.
Tenhunen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wong's waist but Wong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tenhunen off to one side.
Tenhunen digs a good body shot into Wong's ribs.
Wong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wong clinches with his opponent.
Tenhunen misses with the head strike.
Tenhunen managing to block the knees to the body from Wong.
Wong leaning against his opponent.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tenhunen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tenhunen managing to block the knees to the body from Wong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wong blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tenhunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Tenhunen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wong looking to throw knees to the head but Tenhunen is blocking nicely.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Tenhunen blocks with his arms.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tenhunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tenhunen avoiding damage as Wong throws knees to the body.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sum Ting Wong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong looking to throw knees to the head but Tenhunen is blocking nicely.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Wong to work.
Wong missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong tries a knee to the head but Tenhunen blocks it.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wong looking to throw knees to the head but Tenhunen is blocking nicely.
Tenhunen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wong has Tenhunen pushed against the cage.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenhunen can do to turn this around?
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tenhunen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tenhunen scores with a shoulder strike.
Tenhunen has a couple of punches blocked by Wong.
Wong looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tenhunen working aggressively here.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tenhunen avoids it.
Tenhunen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wong after a bit of a struggle.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wong scores a nice knee to the body.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tenhunen.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tenhunen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenhunen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Tenhunen lands with a right to the head.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenhunen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tenhunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wong prevents a body shot from Tenhunen.
Wong trying to land knees to the body.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong looking to throw knees to the head but Tenhunen is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sum Ting Wong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tenhunen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tenhunen.
A left and a right from Tenhunen both land. Nice combination.
Wong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tenhunen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tenhunen throws a nice looking combination but Wong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tenhunen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tenhunen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wong tries to counter by clinching up but Tenhunen breaks away and moves out of range.
Wong on the wrong end of a nice 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!
Wong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tenhunen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wong is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tenhunen cracks a nice hook into Wong's ribs.
Wong tries to clinch up but Tenhunen circles away and keeps his distance.
Tenhunen connects with a single shot there.
Tenhunen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenhunen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tenhunen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wong tries to close the distance and clinch but Tenhunen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tenhunen throws a series of punches but Wong avoids them all with ease.
Tenhunen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wong's hands.
Tenhunen scores with a nice right hand.
Tenhunen looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range.
Wong moves into range and clinches up with Tenhunen.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tenhunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Tenhunen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tenhunen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wong regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenhunen trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Tenhunen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kari Tenhunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenhunen with a nice head shot there.
Tenhunen won't allow Wong to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tenhunen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Tenhunen from controlling successfully.
Wong being controlled here, momentarily.
Wong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wong tries to get out of the position.
Tenhunen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tenhunen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wong seems a little lost for a moment, as Tenhunen dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tenhunen keeps the fight on the outside.
Wong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tenhunen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sum Ting Wong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wong clinches.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tenhunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Tenhunen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tenhunen managing to block the knees to the body from Wong.
Wong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tenhunen is keeping busy.
A short right from Tenhunen.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tenhunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Tenhunen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sum Ting Wong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tenhunen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tenhunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tenhunen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wong blocks an uppercut.
Tenhunen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wong backwards.
Wong with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Tenhunen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wong 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sum Ting Wong!
Sum Ting Wong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Kari Tenhunen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck that I want a rematch '.
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