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Primal 23 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Bauwens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweeney McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Bauwens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sweeney McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauwens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bauwens misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from McIntyre misses.
McIntyre staying out of range there.
McIntyre misses with a looping left.
McIntyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bauwens.
McIntyre throws a shot from downtown. Bauwens moves away and avoids it.
McIntyre wants to land a leg kick but Bauwens is out of range.
Bauwens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McIntyre.
Bauwens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big right from Bauwens misses.
Bauwens misses with a low kick.
Bauwens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bauwens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McIntyre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McIntyre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McIntyre dips to his left and cracks Bauwens with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre moves out of range as Bauwens strikes.
McIntyre wants to slow Bauwens down by chopping away at his legs.
McIntyre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bauwens lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McIntyre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McIntyre throws a combination that misses
and Bauwens counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bauwens blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre misses with a body kick.
McIntyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bauwens throws out the jab.
McIntyre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Bauwens to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McIntyre, as that shot connected.
McIntyre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bauwens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bauwens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bauwens misses with a leg kick.
McIntyre scores with a jab.
McIntyre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from McIntyre.
Bauwens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McIntyre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bauwens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
McIntyre tries to move into range but Bauwens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McIntyre throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bauwens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McIntyre jabs Bauwens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre lands with a nice body punch.
Bauwens throws a head kick that misses.
McIntyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McIntyre avoids the head kick by Bauwens.
A little jabbing left from McIntyre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as McIntyre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bauwens doesn't seem phased though.
McIntyre throws a body punch but Bauwens moves out of range.
Bauwens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bauwens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McIntyre.
Bauwens fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McIntyre checks it well.
McIntyre lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bauwens misses its intended target.
McIntyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McIntyre misses with a two punch combination.
McIntyre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bauwens.
McIntyre slips a jab from Bauwens.
A nice combination there by McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens throws a sloppy head kick and McIntyre moves out of range easily.
McIntyre throws a body shot but no joy.
Bauwens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from McIntyre.
McIntyre moves out of range as Bauwens strikes.
McIntyre staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by McIntyre - just one landing.
McIntyre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bauwens misses with a hook.
McIntyre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bauwens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bauwens pivots, looking for a leg kick but McIntyre is out of range and Bauwens settles back down.
Bauwens walks into a straight right hand from McIntyre.
Bauwens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McIntyre checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIntyre misses with a hook. Bauwens ducked under it nicely.
Bauwens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bauwens throws a looping overhand right but McIntyre ducks down to avoid it.
McIntyre throws the kick towards the body but Bauwens avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens needs to keep his hands up - McIntyre had a free shot at his head there.
Bauwens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIntyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Bauwens.
McIntyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bauwens throws out the jab.
McIntyre misses the body punch
and Bauwens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bauwens had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A swing and a miss from McIntyre.
Nice shot lands for McIntyre.
McIntyre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McIntyre lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Bauwens misses its intended target.
McIntyre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bauwens is rocked!
Bauwens throws a nice looking combination but McIntyre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McIntyre missing with a left hand there. Bauwens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Bauwens misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre throws a body punch but Bauwens moves out of range.
McIntyre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bauwens momentarily.
Oh Bauwens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bauwens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bauwens seems to have got his legs back now.
Bauwens missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McIntyre! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sweeney McIntyre dominated that round.
That's time! Bauwens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McIntyre missing with a left hand there. Bauwens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McIntyre throws a hook but Bauwens blocks it.
Bauwens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McIntyre dodges the punch combination from Bauwens.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McIntyre! But no joy.
Bauwens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McIntyre throws a lazy right hand but Bauwens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McIntyre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McIntyre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McIntyre thuds his right hand into Bauwens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McIntyre misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McIntyre there as he acknowledges the shot.
McIntyre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bauwens.
Bauwens is looking to counter punch.
McIntyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bauwens.
McIntyre misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre feints and then cracks Bauwens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bauwens down.
Bauwens lands the left hand.
McIntyre lands with an uppercut that bounces Bauwens off the cage and back into range.
Bauwens lands with a nice body punch.
McIntyre misses with a shot to the body
letting Bauwens counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by McIntyre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a wild body shot.
McIntyre lands the left hand.
McIntyre moves out of range of the strikes.
McIntyre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bauwens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bauwens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from McIntyre finds it's way through Bauwens's defenses.
Bauwens moves out of range as McIntyre strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre throws a right and a left that Bauwens avoids nicely.
McIntyre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A shot to the body from McIntyre misses
and Bauwens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McIntyre moves out of range as Bauwens strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre thows a left - swing and a miss!
McIntyre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bauwens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bauwens connects with a single shot there.
McIntyre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bauwens.
McIntyre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bauwens momentarily.
McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Bauwens is just out of range.
Bauwens with a nice cross.
Bauwens misses with the combination.
McIntyre missing with a left hand there. Bauwens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bauwens throws the kick towards the body but McIntyre avoids it.
McIntyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bauwens moves away.
McIntyre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bauwens on the side of the head.
A big right from Bauwens misses.
McIntyre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McIntyre misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre throws a right hand that Bauwens ducks under and follows up with a left that Bauwens also avoids with ease.
Jab from McIntyre.
Sweeney McIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bauwens tried to score with a low kick but McIntyre checks it.
Bauwens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McIntyre throws out the jab.
Bauwens throws a head kick that misses.
Bauwens slips under a jab from McIntyre.
Bauwens ducks under a wild hook from McIntyre.
Bauwens throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bauwens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McIntyre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McIntyre throws a big shot that misses.
McIntyre just misses with a punch to the body.
McIntyre throws a hook to the side of Bauwens's head but Bauwens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McIntyre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bauwens's corner calls for a 1-2. Bauwens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from McIntyre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre looks to land a combination but Bauwens avoids it well.
McIntyre connects with a right hand. Bauwens shakes it off.
Bauwens misses with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Bauwens scores with a four punch combination!
Bauwens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McIntyre throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Bauwens there.
Bauwens thows a leg kick but McIntyre checks it
and McIntyre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bauwens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from McIntyre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre lands a nice hook to Bauwens's body. Bauwens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McIntyre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from McIntyre misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sweeney McIntyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No joy there for McIntyre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McIntyre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McIntyre tests Bauwens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McIntyre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McIntyre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McIntyre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McIntyre loads up on a big right hand but Bauwens slips the punch.
Bauwens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McIntyre.
McIntyre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bauwens.
McIntyre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McIntyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauwens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McIntyre to score with a decent uppercut.
McIntyre throws a sloppy body shot
and Bauwens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McIntyre just misses with a punch to the body.
Bauwens moves away from the strike by McIntyre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bauwens cracks McIntyre with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bauwens moves away.
Bauwens moves out of range of the strikes.
McIntyre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bauwens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McIntyre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bauwens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McIntyre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sweeney McIntyre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bauwens misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by McIntyre as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a straight left.
McIntyre swings for the body but Bauwens moves out of range.
Bauwens throws a leg kick
and McIntyre counters with a stiff right hand.
McIntyre misses with a double jab.
Bauwens slips under a jab.
Tommy Bauwens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bauwens looks to throw a body kick
and McIntyre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bauwens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bauwens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McIntyre misses with a looping right.
Bauwens jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McIntyre catches Bauwens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bauwens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McIntyre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McIntyre slips under a jab.
Bauwens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McIntyre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bauwens blocks a jab.
Bauwens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McIntyre circles away quickly and effectively.
McIntyre jabs at Bauwens's body.
McIntyre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bauwens's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre checks the leg kick.
McIntyre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bauwens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bauwens missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bauwens avoids the body shot from McIntyre.
Bauwens throws a leg kick but McIntyre checks it.
McIntyre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McIntyre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bauwens has time to react.
McIntyre throws a series of punches but Bauwens moves out of range.
McIntyre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bauwens momentarily.
Bauwens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bauwens misses with an uppercut
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
Bauwens throws a sloppy head kick and McIntyre moves out of range easily.
McIntyre misses with a wild body shot.
Bauwens misses with a low kick.
A big right from Bauwens misses.
McIntyre loads up on a big right hand but Bauwens slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bauwens misses with an uppercut. McIntyre saw that one coming.
McIntyre thuds his right hand into Bauwens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bauwens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McIntyre.
McIntyre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bauwens avoids a kick to the body.
Bauwens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McIntyre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McIntyre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bauwens loads up on a big right hand but McIntyre slips the punch.
McIntyre throws an overhand right that lands on Bauwens's shoulder, as Bauwens tries to avoid the shot.
McIntyre throws a nice looking combination but Bauwens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McIntyre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sweeney McIntyre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McIntyre misses with the combination.
It looked like Bauwens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sweeney McIntyre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McIntyre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sweeney McIntyre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mario Donatello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ortais Gatavs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donatello comes to the cage accompanied by Burning Heart - Journey. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Donatello !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ortais Gatavs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donatello looks to land a right hand but Gatavs moved out of range.
Gatavs unleashes a big counter combination but Donatello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Donatello throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donatello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donatello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gatavs throws a series of punches but Donatello moves out of range.
Donatello scores with a jab. Gatavs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donatello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mario Donatello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatavs misses with an uppercut. Donatello saw that one coming.
Gatavs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donatello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatavs.
Donatello is looking to counter with head kicks.
Donatello misses the body punch
and Gatavs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Gatavs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gatavs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDonatello .
Donatello throws a head kick but Gatavs moves out of range.
Gatavs punishes Donatello 's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donatello throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatello walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donatello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donatello throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gatavs's waist but Gatavs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donatello off to one side.
Donatello throws a head kick that half lands.
Donatello moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donatello wants to clinch up but Gatavs keeps it at a distance.
Gatavs takes a swing at Donatello 's ribcage but misses.
Gatavs throws a shot from downtown. Donatello moves away and avoids it.
Donatello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatavs.
Ortais Gatavs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donatello closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gatavs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gatavs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatello throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gatavs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donatello throws a head kick but Gatavs moves out of range.
Donatello throws a lazy right hand but Gatavs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donatello throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gatavs's head.
Donatello shoots and misses
and Gatavs counters with a right hand to the body.
Donatello lands with a slapping head kick.
Donatello is breathing heavily.
Donatello looks for a takedown but Gatavs sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Donatello . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donatello is looking to clinch but Gatavs is avoiding it.
Gatavs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gatavs blocks a jab.
Donatello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatavs.
And Donatello counters with a quick kick to the body but Gatavs blocks it.
Donatello doesn't manage to clinch there - Gatavs circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Gatavs misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatello takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gatavs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Donatello closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gatavs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gatavs.
Donatello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gatavs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gatavs lands a left and a right that send Donatello crashing to the mat, dazed. Gatavs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Donatello is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatavs misses with a looping left.
Donatello tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatavs unleashes a big counter combination but Donatello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Donatello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gatavs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gatavs swings for the body but Donatello moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donatello .
It seemed like Gatavs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatavs misses with an uppercut.
Donatello throws a lazy head kick
letting Gatavs counter with a right hand.
Donatello misses with a kick to the body
enabling Gatavs to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Donatello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donatello shoots in for a double leg but Gatavs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Gatavs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donatello tries to clinch up
and Gatavs counters with a crisp right that sends Donatello to the canvas! Gatavs follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ortais Gatavs!
Ortais Gatavs very nearly forgot to thank Last Minute Power Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Poopie Pants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Stanek (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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143 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Poopie Pants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bogdan Stanek!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pants circles away.
Stanek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stanek fails with the takedown.
Nice body kick there by Pants.
Stanek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Poopie Pants has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Stanek.
Stanek dives in for a single leg takedown but Pants sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stanek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pants swivels and escapes.
Pants cracks the inside of Stanek's front leg.
Pants seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stanek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pants plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pants cracks the inside of Stanek's front leg.
Stanek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pants is fending him off so far but Stanek persists. Nope, Pants circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pants counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanek looks winded!
Pants connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stanek's hands.
Pants knocks Stanek to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Stanek is rocked!
Pants looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stanek is still in real trouble! Can Pants finish him?
Pants decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanek shoots in looking for a takedown. Pants tries to sprawl out of it but Stanek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pants manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pants drops Stanek with a huge uppercut! Stanek drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Pants is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Poopie Pants!
A victorious Poopie Pants thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bust Faces (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bust Faces!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Baker!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker pushes Faces away with a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baker.
Baker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Faces shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Faces is taking a breather. Baker 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.
Faces missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faces is trying to control. Baker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Faces missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Faces wants to free his trapped foot but Baker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.
Faces is nestled in close to Baker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Faces content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Faces wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
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.
Faces content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baker connects with a leg kick. Faces looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Faces. That did some damage!
Faces ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baker. That's going to slow Faces down.
Faces shoots in and gets a takedown into Baker's guard.
Faces looking to pass the guard.
Baker 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faces stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker controls Faces momentarily but Faces frees himself.
Faces wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Faces postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four 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.
Faces wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Faces with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a good low kick that Faces was not able to check.
Faces throws a head kick that misses.
Faces throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker scores with a kick to the body.
Faces takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker fakes the leg kick and cracks Faces in the body.
A head kick from Baker lands but Faces takes it in his stride.
Faces throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baker counters with a nice leg kick.
Faces shoots in and bounces Baker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Baker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Faces misses with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Faces tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baker connects with an inside leg kick.
Baker keeps Faces at a distance using the push kick.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Faces.
Faces takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Faces chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baker can pounce on him.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is looking to slow Faces down with leg kicks.
Baker throws a nice head kick!
Baker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faces shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faces's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Faces.
Baker lands a head kick!
Baker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Joe Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Faces's sensitive parts.
Baker scores with a head kick. Faces tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baker.
Baker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Faces drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faces wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baker, who protects the arm well.
Faces thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faces working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Faces scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Faces misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Baker is being controlled here.
Faces throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Faces trying to control the position but Baker is working away.
Baker is letting Faces control him for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four 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.
Faces is working Baker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Baker is looking to reverse the position.
Bust Faces overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faces trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker tries to escape but Faces is in control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Faces misses.
Baker fakes the leg kick and cracks Faces in the body.
Baker scores with a head kick. Faces tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Faces on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Baker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Baker.
Faces has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baker.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baker. Faces shrugs it off though.
Faces misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Faces. That did some damage!
Baker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faces's head.
Baker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker lands a front kick.
Faces has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baker.
Faces closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Faces lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker is trying to keep Faces in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faces trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faces trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Faces stays in close to Baker's body and controls the position.
Baker wants to sweep here but Faces controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baker pulls Faces in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Faces trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Faces sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baker blocks a head kick by Faces.
Joe Baker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Faces will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Faces. That did some damage!
Baker scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Baker.
Baker thows a body kick. Faces tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That kick from Baker tenderised Faces's leg. Faces is trying to keep his angry face on.
Faces changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baker tries to avoid it but Faces manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baker to the ground. Baker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Faces misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faces swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Faces fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baker avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bust Faces. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker throws a head kick that half lands.
Baker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Faces stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baker.
No luck for Faces with that takedown attempt.
Baker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baker.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baker.
Baker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Faces throws the kick towards the body but Baker avoids it.
Baker is looking to slow Faces down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baker. That's going to slow Faces down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Baker slams his shin into Faces's torso.
Faces throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baker's waist but Baker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faces off to one side.
And Baker responds with a good body kick, but Faces manages to step out the way in time.
Faces throws a body kick that misses
and Baker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Baker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Faces.
Faces will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker lands a high kick!
Bust Faces has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Baker!
Joe Baker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deandre Felix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yung might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 陳小春 - 亂世巨星. Felix has chosen Like a Virging as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
151 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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26
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Yung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deandre Felix!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yung closes the distance and clinches.
Felix drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yung gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yung pulls guard effortlessly.
Yung is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Felix frees his head nicely. Oh but Yung has switched to an armbar! Felix is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David Yung!
During a confident post fight interview, David Yung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Deandre Felix was interviewed post fight and said 'he's a better fighter tonight, respect the winner guys he's tough.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Neeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marian Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soszynski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Żółf, Miexon - K S W kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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207 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harrison Neeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marian Soszynski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soszynski moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Soszynski.
It looks like Harrison Neeson has been cut.
Soszynski fails to land with a series of punches.
Soszynski takes one to the chin there.
Soszynski lands a body shot.
Soszynski moves out of range of the strikes.
Soszynski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soszynski 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.
Neeson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soszynski.
Soszynski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Neeson throws a jab when Soszynski was well out of range.
Soszynski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Soszynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neeson.
Soszynski thuds a left hand into Neeson's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Soszynski as he connects with a hook.
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!
Soszynski connects with a single shot there.
Neeson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Soszynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neeson throws a hook to the side of Soszynski's head but Soszynski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soszynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Neeson circles away quickly and effectively.
Neeson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soszynski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Neeson ducks under a wild hook from Soszynski.
Neeson throws an off balance right hand
and Soszynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soszynski cracks Neeson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Neeson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Neeson moves out of range as Soszynski strikes.
Marian Soszynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soszynski misses with a hook.
Soszynski lunges at Neeson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neeson's hand.
Soszynski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Neeson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soszynski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neeson cracks Soszynski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Soszynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neeson.
Soszynski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neeson's head.
Neeson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Soszynski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Soszynski scores with a body shot.
Soszynski ducks under a wild hook from Neeson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soszynski! But no joy.
Soszynski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Neeson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski throws a big shot that misses.
Neeson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Soszynski slips a jab and a cross from Neeson.
Soszynski ducks under a wild hook from Neeson.
Neeson misses with an uppercut. Soszynski saw that one coming.
Neeson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soszynski throws a shot from downtown. Neeson moves away and avoids it.
Soszynski throws out a powerful jab.
Soszynski walks into a jab.
Neeson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neeson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soszynski.
Left hook, right uppercut from Soszynski.
Soszynski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Neeson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soszynski misses with a jab to the body
and Neeson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neeson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski cracks Neeson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Neeson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soszynski gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Neeson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrison Neeson!
Harrison Neeson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Marian Soszynski spoke after the fight, saying 'Kurwwwwwaaaaaaaa!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Darnell Whitaker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Darnell Whitaker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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163 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darnell Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Duran !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Darnell Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker misses the shot to the body.
Duran misses with an uppercut.
Whitaker throws a right and a left that Duran avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duran ! But no joy.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker.
Duran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Whitaker misses with a right hand
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duran throws a lazy right hand but Whitaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Whitaker throws a lazy uppercut
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Whitaker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Whitaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitaker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Duran scores with a nice head shot.
Whitaker is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker misses with a right hand
and Duran counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Whitaker out cold! What a finish! Duran is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tito Duran !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryosuke Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryosuke Sato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sato takes a swing at Vilkuttaja's ribcage but misses.
Vilkuttaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Sato misses the shot to the body.
Sato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sato fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Sato's head coaches at Brooklyn Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilkuttaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Sato scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Murheellinen Vilkuttaja has been cut.
Sato gets a clinch.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
Vilkuttaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vilkuttaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Vilkuttaja controls the action.
Vilkuttaja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato misses with the head strike.
Vilkuttaja misses with the head strike.
Vilkuttaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vilkuttaja throws a head punch that misses.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja breaks the clinch.
Sato moves into the clinch.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Vilkuttaja lands with a right to the head.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sato throws a head punch that misses.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Vilkuttaja to work.
Sato tries to work over Vilkuttaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vilkuttaja blocking some punches.
Vilkuttaja has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sato seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vilkuttaja can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Vilkuttaja tries to work over Sato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Vilkuttaja.
Sato struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilkuttaja controls his hands.
Vilkuttaja lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilkuttaja.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja blocks a body shot from Sato.
Vilkuttaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sato throws a head punch that misses.
Vilkuttaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sato misses with some punches.
Sato has a couple of punches blocked by Vilkuttaja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sato throws a head punch that misses.
Sato working aggressively here.
Sato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sato working aggressively here.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sato.
Good body shot from Sato.
Sato working aggressively here.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilkuttaja's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sato.
Vilkuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sato tries a body shot but Vilkuttaja blocks it.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
Sato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vilkuttaja backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilkuttaja.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Vilkuttaja.
Sato lands a left hand.
Vilkuttaja looking to slow down the pace here.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch to the body.
Sato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilkuttaja tries to stall but Sato uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vilkuttaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilkuttaja's elbow.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vilkuttaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sato lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sato clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Sato.
Sato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vilkuttaja backwards.
Sato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryosuke Sato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murheellinen Vilkuttaja'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.
Sato darts in trying to clinch
and Vilkuttaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sato throws a body punch but Vilkuttaja moves out of range.
Sato wants to clinch but Vilkuttaja slips to the side
and Vilkuttaja counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vilkuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Sato is just out of range.
As Vilkuttaja tries to get set, Sato tries to push him back and clinch up but Vilkuttaja manages to avoid the attempt.
Vilkuttaja is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sato rather than just go for the knockout.
Vilkuttaja scores with a hook.
Sato misses with a left hand
and Vilkuttaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilkuttaja swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Vilkuttaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Sato.
Sato tries to clinch up but Vilkuttaja circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja misses with the combination.
Sato cracks Vilkuttaja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vilkuttaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Sato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vilkuttaja can do to turn this around?
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilkuttaja.
Ryosuke Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilkuttaja moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vilkuttaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Vilkuttaja misses with a wild body shot.
Sato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vilkuttaja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vilkuttaja takes one to the chin there.
Sato lands a lovely overhand right.
Sato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vilkuttaja counters with a straight right hand.
Vilkuttaja jabs at Sato's body.
Sato throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilkuttaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sato wants to clinch.
Vilkuttaja let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vilkuttaja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sato finds it's way round the side to connect with Vilkuttaja's head.
Vilkuttaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sato throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilkuttaja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sato takes a swing at Vilkuttaja's ribcage but misses.
Vilkuttaja is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sato with a body shot.
Sato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja throws a series of punches but Sato moves out of range.
Vilkuttaja lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sato at a distance.
Sato misses with a jab to the body
and Vilkuttaja counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilkuttaja. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilkuttaja dodges the punch combination from Sato.
Vilkuttaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vilkuttaja connects with a body shot that sends Sato's belly button to the back.
Vilkuttaja throws a shot from downtown. Sato moves away and avoids it.
Sato clinches with his opponent.
Sato working aggressively here.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body punch.
Sato misses with a body punch.
Sato throws a punch but it's blocked by Vilkuttaja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja blocking some punches.
Sato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vilkuttajas head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilkuttaja works on Sato's body with a couple of short punches.
Vilkuttaja is struggling to control the position.
Sato pushes Vilkuttaja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vilkuttaja tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
Vilkuttaja blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
Vilkuttaja misses with the head strike.
Vilkuttaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sato tries to clinch up.
Sato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sato doesn't manage to clinch there - Vilkuttaja circles away.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Murheellinen Vilkuttaja's cut.
That's time! Sato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Sato throws a punch but it's blocked by Vilkuttaja.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilkuttaja prevents a body shot from Sato.
Vilkuttaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilkuttaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryosuke Sato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Sato on the inside.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja working aggressively here.
Sato struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilkuttaja controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Vilkuttaja controls the action.
Vilkuttaja pushes Sato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja misses with the head strike.
Vilkuttaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja looking to slow down the pace here.
Vilkuttaja looking to stall.
Vilkuttaja trying to control the position but instead, Sato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vilkuttaja into the cage.
Vilkuttaja lands a body punch.
Vilkuttaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sato misses with some punches.
Vilkuttaja prevents a body shot from Sato.
Vilkuttaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vilkuttaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja lands a body shot.
Sato takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vilkuttaja has Sato pressed against the cage.
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
Sato working aggressively here.
Vilkuttaja scores with a shoulder strike.
Vilkuttaja taking a breather.
Vilkuttaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilkuttaja breaks from the clinch.
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!
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
Sato throws the left hand but Vilkuttaja avoids the punch easily.
Sato misses the shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Sato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Vilkuttaja.
Sato lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sato.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot.
Sato tries to counter by clinching up but Vilkuttaja breaks away and moves out of range.
Sato stuns Vilkuttaja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vilkuttaja looks to throw the jab but Sato is out of range.
Sato lands a nice hook to Vilkuttaja's body. Vilkuttaja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vilkuttaja scores with a hook to the body. Sato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sato throws out a loose jab but Vilkuttaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato wants to clinch.
Sato connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vilkuttaja momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja connects with a body shot.
Vilkuttaja takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilkuttaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Sato.
Sato misses with a hook to the body
and Vilkuttaja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Sato misses.
Vilkuttaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilkuttaja.
Sato drives through and clinches with Vilkuttaja against the cage.
Vilkuttaja can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Vilkuttaja misses with the head strike.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
Sato tries to throw a body punch but Vilkuttaja avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage.
Sato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryosuke Sato clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Murheellinen Vilkuttaja's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vilkuttaja jabs at Sato's body.
Sato throws a right hand that misses
and Vilkuttaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vilkuttaja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sato moves into the clinch successfully.
Sato tries a body shot but Vilkuttaja blocks it.
Sato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vilkuttaja prevents a body shot from Sato.
Vilkuttaja prevents a body shot from Sato.
Sato misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkuttaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilkuttaja.
Sato tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vilkuttaja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sato drops Vilkuttaja with a beautiful combination! Vilkuttaja stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sato is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilkuttaja throws a looping overhand right but Sato ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
Vilkuttaja swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vilkuttaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vilkuttaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Vilkuttaja takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sato tests Vilkuttaja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sato avoids the body shot from Vilkuttaja.
As Vilkuttaja tries to get set, Sato tries to push him back and clinch up but Vilkuttaja manages to avoid the attempt.
Sato lands with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
A short right from Vilkuttaja.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vilkuttaja works on Sato's body with a couple of short punches.
Vilkuttaja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Sato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Vilkuttaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sato cracks Vilkuttaja with a nice body shot.
Vilkuttaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sato.
Vilkuttaja tries to throw a body punch but Sato avoids it by throwing Vilkuttaja back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja is pushing Sato up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vilkuttaja cracks Sato with a nice body shot.
Vilkuttaja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sato has a couple of punches blocked by Vilkuttaja.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sato tries to throw a body punch but Vilkuttaja avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage.
Sato working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vilkuttaja looking to stall.
Vilkuttaja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vilkuttaja can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Vilkuttaja lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vilkuttaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Vilkuttaja.
Nice defenses there by Vilkuttaja.
Sato throws out a powerful jab.
Sato connects with the punch.
Sato avoids the body shot from Vilkuttaja.
Sato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Vilkuttaja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sato throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilkuttaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sato lands with a nice combination. Vilkuttaja backs away looking to recover.
Sato looks to land a left hand but Vilkuttaja moved out of range nicely.
Sato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vilkuttaja makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vilkuttaja throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ryosuke Sato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murheellinen Vilkuttaja's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vilkuttaja avoids the body shot from Sato.
Sato throws a nice looking combination but Vilkuttaja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Vilkuttaja finds it's way through Sato's defenses.
Vilkuttaja misses with a wild body shot.
Sato throws a body punch but Vilkuttaja moves out of range.
Sato misses with an uppercut. Vilkuttaja saw that one coming.
Vilkuttaja takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilkuttaja manages to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja lands an overhand right.
Vilkuttaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Vilkuttaja is out of range.
Vilkuttaja throws out a counter right but Sato avoids it with no problem.
Vilkuttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sato misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Vilkuttaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vilkuttaja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vilkuttaja is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sato with a body shot.
Sato swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vilkuttaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Sato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vilkuttaja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vilkuttaja misses with the head strike.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
Sato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vilkuttaja breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Vilkuttaja as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilkuttaja is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sato with a body shot.
Ryosuke Sato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilkuttaja throws a lazy uppercut
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sato misses the body punch
and Vilkuttaja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sato throws a hook to the side of Vilkuttaja's head but Vilkuttaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilkuttaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilkuttaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Vilkuttaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sato misses with a body punch
and Vilkuttaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vilkuttaja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sato forces Vilkuttaja back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vilkuttaja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vilkuttaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vilkuttaja throws a head punch that misses.
Sato scores with a shot to the side of Vilkuttaja's head.
Vilkuttaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Sato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilkuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vilkuttaja working aggressively here.
Vilkuttaja controlling the action here for a moment.
Vilkuttaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Ryosuke Sato.
I think Sato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryosuke Sato!
Ryosuke Sato retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ryosuke Sato rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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