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EVO 258: Cortes vs Saibot PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Panupong Singsurat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshin Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Panupong Singsurat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kenshin Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto shoots in for a double leg but Singsurat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Singsurat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Singsurat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Singsurat keeps moving.
Singsurat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yamamoto defends well.
Yamamoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singsurat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Singsurat has his foot on Yamamoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamamoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamamoto wants to get up but he can't break Singsurat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Singsurat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Singsurat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Singsurat won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Singsurat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Singsurat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Singsurat postures up.
Yamamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singsurat trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yamamoto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Singsurat blocks nicely.
Yamamoto is looking to advance position but Singsurat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat punching from mount but Yamamoto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Singsurat looking to control but Yamamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yamamoto wants to hold on but Singsurat pushes him away.
Yamamoto gets back to half guard.
Yamamoto wants to get back to full guard but Singsurat has mounted him!
Yamamoto regains half guard.
Yamamoto is doing well to control the position and prevent Singsurat from advancing to side control.
Singsurat has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yamamoto tries to roll over but Singsurat keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is looking to get back to is feet but Singsurat passes into side control.
Singsurat tries for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending well.
Yamamoto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Singsurat's best efforts.
Yamamoto trying to control from the bottom.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singsurat is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Singsurat trying to control from half guard but Yamamoto is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panupong Singsurat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yamamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Singsurat throws a front kick that sends Yamamoto stumbling back into the cage.
Singsurat darts in looking for a takedown but Yamamoto gets double underhooks and turns Singsurat into the cage.
Yamamoto feints and as Singsurat raises his hands in defense, Yamamoto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Singsurat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Singsurat is controlling the position.
Yamamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Singsurat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Singsurat. No joy for Yamamoto on that attempt.
Singsurat scores with a punch to the head.
Singsurat lands a front kick.
Singsurat tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Singsurat tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto shoots and misses
and Singsurat counters by moving into the clinch.
Singsurat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Singsurat tries to clinch up.
Yamamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Singsurat lands a high kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Panupong Singsurat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshin Yamamoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat dodges the punch combination from Yamamoto.
Singsurat feinted with a counter takedown.
Yamamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singsurat's waist but Singsurat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamamoto off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Singsurat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto with a poor takedown
and Singsurat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Singsurat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singsurat tries for a takedown but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Singsurat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Singsurat off to one side.
Panupong Singsurat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Singsurat thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat tries to clinch up.
Singsurat jabs at Yamamoto's body.
Yamamoto shoots in and gets a takedown into Singsurat's guard.
Singsurat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Yamamoto won't allow Singsurat to sweep him here.
Singsurat scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Panupong Singsurat is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamamoto darts in looking for a takedown but Singsurat gets double underhooks and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
Singsurat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yamamoto shoots in and drives through. Singsurat sprawls well.
Singsurat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Singsurat scores with a leg kick.
Singsurat shoots in and gets a takedown into Yamamoto's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singsurat is looking to stand up but Yamamoto won't let him.
Singsurat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Singsurat from controlling successfully.
Singsurat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamamoto is pulling down on Singsurat's head. It's preventing any offense from Singsurat, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panupong Singsurat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Singsurat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away.
Singsurat tries to clinch there but Yamamoto circles away.
Yamamoto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Singsurat's guard.
Singsurat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Yamamoto controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singsurat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamamoto defends it easily.
Singsurat wants to sweep here but Yamamoto controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto being controlled here momentarily.
Singsurat working a defensive guard here.
Panupong Singsurat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard.
Singsurat will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yamamoto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yamamoto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yamamoto controlling the position from side mount.
Singsurat on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Singsurat takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Singsurat is trying to buck Yamamoto off.
Yamamoto cracks Singsurat with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to stand but Singsurat is controlling his head.
Yamamoto taking a breather here.
Yamamoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Singsurat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Singsurat gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamamoto is thwarting Singsurat's attempts to control the position.
Singsurat is trying to control but Yamamoto passes into side control!
Singsurat is trying to control Yamamoto's posture but Yamamoto avoids it.
Yamamoto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamamoto taking a breather here.
Kenshin Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panupong Singsurat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamamoto is working Singsurat over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenshin Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Singsurat 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panupong Singsurat!
Panupong Singsurat took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boyd McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Sung Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - The Way Of The Fist. Chan Sung Aoki will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
15 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boyd McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chan Sung Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
Aoki blocking some punches.
McGuire avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Aoki missing with knees to the body.
Aoki lands a shot to the body.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aoki trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
Aoki prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Aoki tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Aoki tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Aoki lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
A body shot lands from Aoki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Aoki is looking to clinch.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Aoki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire rushes Aoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aoki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
A short left from McGuire.
Aoki lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Aoki.
Aoki prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
McGuire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGuire landing with the ground and pound.
Aoki is looking for a triangle here but McGuire uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Check out the look on McGuire's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scoring with punches from side control.
McGuire lands an elbow.
Aoki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McGuire is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
Aoki is staying active underneath McGuire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is looking to get back to full guard here but McGuire has managed to pass to side control instead.
Aoki tries to bench press McGuire off him but McGuire keeps the position.
McGuire cracks Aoki with a big elbow.
Aoki is looking to regain half guard here but McGuire keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire in side control lands a decent elbow.
Aoki manages to get back to half guard.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki taking some punishment here, with McGuire in his half guard.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGuire works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire cracks Aoki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd McGuire dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aoki moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Aoki down.
Chan Sung Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGuire.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire - that will leave a mark!
Aoki looks to land a combination. McGuire sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
Aoki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
It appears McGuire was looking to counter with a kick there.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
Aoki lands a knee to the head.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aoki.
Aoki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
McGuire tightens his grip and picks Aoki up, before dumping him to the ground. Aoki manages to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGuire connects with a couple of short punches.
Aoki controlling the position.
Aoki is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aoki's head.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
McGuire landing with the ground and pound.
McGuire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGuire landing some decent shots from guard.
Aoki controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire postures up and lands a big shot to Aoki's brow.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGuire defends well.
McGuire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aoki's head.
Aoki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Our spies down at at Montreal Elite Gym inform us that Aoki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aoki is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McGuire passes into half guard.
McGuire working over Aoki with some ground and pound. Aoki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aoki is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Aoki taking some punishment here, with McGuire in his half guard.
Aoki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGuire scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGuire wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd McGuire dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aoki pushes McGuire away with a front kick.
Chan Sung Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki looks to throw a body kick
and McGuire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aoki!
McGuire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aoki down.
McGuire cracks Aoki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aoki being controlled for a moment.
Aoki wants to control but McGuire postures up.
Aoki is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire working the ground and pound.
Aoki is trying to improve his position.
Aoki taking a bit of punishment here - McGuire scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire taking a breather here.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard.
McGuire working the ground and pound.
McGuire trying to control the position but Aoki is working away.
Aoki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aoki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McGuire wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aoki wants to control but McGuire postures up.
Chan Sung Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is not content to let McGuire control the position.
McGuire is working Aoki over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aoki wants to control but McGuire postures up.
Aoki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McGuire prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice strikes from McGuire there.
McGuire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGuire trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
McGuire is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aoki is bucking up trying to escape but McGuire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aoki hang on?
Aoki is rocked!
McGuire scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aoki is still in real trouble! Can McGuire finish him?
McGuire has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aoki's face.
Aoki takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! McGuire's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyd McGuire!
After winning the bout, Boyd McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mortal Kombat theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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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
34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Spencer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spencer.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Matoshin ducks down to avoid it.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matoshin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Matoshin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Joe Spencer has been cut.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spencer has time to react.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
Matoshin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matoshin, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin doesn't manage to clinch there - Spencer circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matoshin.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spencer feints the counter takedown.
Matoshin thows a leg kick but Spencer checks it
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Matoshin feints and then cracks Spencer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spencer down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Matoshin. No joy for Spencer on that attempt.
Spencer lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spencer.
A big left from Spencer misses.
Matoshin forces Spencer back against the cage and clinches.
Spencer breaks from the clinch.
Spencer shoots in but no luck this time.
Matoshin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
Matoshin lands a jab.
A leg kick checked by Spencer.
Spencer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matoshin defends it well.
Matoshin rushes Spencer and presses him up against the cage.
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer tries a body shot but Matoshin blocks it.
Spencer is trying to stall.
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matoshin wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
Matoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spencer tries to stall but Matoshin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spencer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Matoshin is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer working away.
Matoshin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matoshin is trying to get back to full guard.
Spencer trying to mount his opponent but Matoshin defends it.
Matoshin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spencer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin is trying to maintain the position but Spencer is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matoshin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Matoshin trying to control from the bottom.
Matoshin taking some punishment here, with Spencer in his half guard.
Spencer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matoshin wants to get back to full guard.
Matoshin wants to control but Spencer is keeping busy.
Matoshin has hold of Spencer's hands but Spencer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Matoshin moves into full guard.
Matoshin wants to sweep here but Spencer controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin has control of Spencer's left arm, preventing Spencer from doing any damage.
Matoshin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matoshin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matoshin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spencer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Spencer misses.
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 Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good exchange - Spencer coming out on top.
Matoshin jabs at Spencer's body.
Spencer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spencer dives in and grabs Matoshin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matoshin pushes down on Spencer's head and hops out.
Matoshin lunges at Spencer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spencer's hand.
Spencer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matoshin defends well and Spencer ends up having to push Matoshin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Toshi Matoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Spencer.
Spencer takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin clinches up against the cage.
Spencer misses with some punches.
Spencer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Matoshin lands a shoulder strike.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Matoshin.
Spencer tries to throw a body punch but Matoshin avoids it by throwing Spencer back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Spencer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matoshin misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matoshin.
Spencer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matoshin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matoshin wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
Matoshin can't get the takedown.
Spencer scores with a shoulder strike.
Matoshin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Matoshin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer lands a slapping body shot.
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown. Matoshin tries to sprawl out of it but Spencer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matoshin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matoshin lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin moves out of range as Spencer strikes.
Matoshin tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin lands a leg kick that knocks Spencer off balance momentarily.
Spencer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matoshin throws a low kick but Spencer moves out of range easily.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spencer throws out the jab.
Matoshin is looking to counter punch.
Matoshin walks into a stiff left hand from Spencer.
Matoshin looks to throw a body kick
and Spencer counters with a shoot takedown. Matoshin fights it but they end up in guard.
Matoshin pulls Spencer in to control the position.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Matoshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer being controlled here momentarily.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Matoshin keeps moving.
Matoshin working a defensive guard here.
Matoshin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matoshin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matoshin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matoshin wants to land a leg kick but Spencer is out of range.
And Spencer tries to counter it with a takedown but Matoshin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Some bone on bone action there as Spencer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matoshin wants to clinch.
Jab by Matoshin.
Spencer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matoshin lands with a shot to the body.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matoshin as he avoids it easily.
Matoshin moves forwards but Spencer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spencer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matoshin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Spencer tries to move into range but Matoshin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spencer moves out of range of the leg kick from Matoshin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Matoshin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Matoshin misses with a body kick.
Spencer throws a counter combo.
Matoshin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Matoshin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spencer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spencer.
Matoshin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spencer manages to get himself to full guard.
Matoshin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spencer controls Matoshin momentarily but Matoshin frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin looking to pass the guard.
Matoshin is working hard here to advance position.
Matoshin stays in close to Spencer's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spencer holds on and takes a little breather.
Matoshin trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer 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.
Matoshin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matoshin trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spencer can't keep his opponent in guard - Matoshin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spencer is looking to improve his position.
Matoshin is looking to stall here but Spencer recovers full guard.
Spencer 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.
Joe Spencer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matoshin wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Matoshin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spencer's sensitive parts.
Matoshin slips a jab and a cross from Spencer.
Joe Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spencer's head.
Toshi Matoshin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spencer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matoshin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spencer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spencer.
Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spencer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matoshin lands a lovely overhand right.
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer connects with a body shot.
Matoshin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matoshin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Some wild striking there from Spencer.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matoshin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spencer.
Spencer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spencer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matoshin, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin made sure to mention his sponsor, Pearson Specter Litt in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seth Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan-Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung has chosen Waiting Room as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Seth Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chan-Sung Jung!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seth Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws a series of punches but Jung moves out of range.
Jung looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Harris digs a good body shot into Jung's ribs.
Harris tries to work over Jung's front leg with a kick but Jung checks it.
Harris connects with a leg kick. Jung looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jung scores with a head kick.
Harris throws a solid leg kick but Jung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with a double jab
and Jung counters by clinching up.
Jung lands with a right to the head.
Jung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Jung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a low kick, looking for Jung's leg but Jung calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jung.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Jung is just out of range.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Jung moves out of range easily.
Jung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch lands to the side of Jung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Jung.
Harris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jung if he has to take too many more of those.
Jung defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jung slips under a jab from Harris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris misses with a body kick.
Jung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Harris misses.
Harris avoids the head kick by Jung.
Harris throws a low kick, looking for Jung's leg but Jung calmly moves out of range.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Jung moved out of range.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Jung goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Jung.
Jung blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris sets himself, and Jung steps forward looking for the clinch! Harris avoids it this time.
Harris is looking to land body kicks.
Harris lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris avoids the head kick by Jung.
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Jung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harris lands with a straight right. Jung didn't see that one coming.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Jung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jung throws a head kick that misses.
Jung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Harris finds it's way through Jung's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harris!
Harris misses with a looping right.
Jung feints a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Harris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jung is out of range and Harris settles back down.
Harris motions for Jung to come forward. Harris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Jung looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Jung slips the punch.
Jung looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jung blocks a jab.
A low kick from Harris misses
and Jung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jung is working Harris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Jung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jung looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jung pushes a forearm under Harris's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Harris is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chan-Sung Jung!
As Chan-Sung Jung got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Should't have fought Clam Digger instead of ducking him, he would have at leaste lubed you. Me? Backstage I'll Dirty Sanchez and teabag you. After I take my nuts off your tonsils.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burt The Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuju Kilju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hurt comes to the cage accompanied by Stayin' Alive. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kilju's choice of entrance music: One Of These Mornings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt The Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuju Kilju!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hurt throws the left hand but Kilju avoids the punch easily.
The Hurt backing away here, and Kilju unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The Hurt throws a looping overhand right but Kilju ducks down to avoid it.
The Hurt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kilju on the side of the head.
A jab from The Hurt misses.
The Hurt misses with an uppercut. Kilju saw that one coming.
Kilju scores with a punch to the head.
The Hurt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilju is just out of range.
Kilju takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilju connects with a leg kick. The Hurt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Hurt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilju. Kilju obviously looking to wear him down.
The Hurt throws a sloppy head kick and Kilju moves out of range easily.
Kilju throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Hurt misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilju scores with a jab. The Hurt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Hurt scores with a hook to the body. Kilju takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Hurt ducks under a wild hook from Kilju.
The Hurt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilju.
Kilju takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Hurt. Kilju does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hurt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Hurt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilju keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Hurt.
Kilju connects with the punch.
The Hurt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by The Hurt there.
Kilju pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Hurt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Hurt doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilju circles away.
Kilju ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Hurt moves away.
The Hurt lands a nice shot that snaps Kilju's head back.
The Hurt misses with a kick to the body.
The Hurt avoids a kick to the body.
Kilju throws a jab when The Hurt was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Hurt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kilju keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilju scores with a spinning back kick!
Kilju moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju cracks The Hurt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Hurt misses with a wild combination.
The Hurt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilju checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kilju has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The Hurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilju.
The Hurt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilju.
Jab, jab by The Hurt - just one landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kilju, right into the meat.
Kilju throws a right hand that The Hurt ducks under and follows up with a left that The Hurt also avoids with ease.
Kilju showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Hurt.
Kilju fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kilju swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Hurt moves out of range as Kilju throws a body kick.
The Hurt throws the kick towards the body but Kilju avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Hurt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tuju Kilju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Hurt has Kilju up against the cage in a clinch.
The Hurt missing with knees to the body.
Kilju goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilju misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilju struggles to land a body shot inside as The Hurt controls his hands.
Good body shot from The Hurt.
The Hurt working aggressively here.
Kilju working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Hurt working aggressively here.
Kilju pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from The Hurt finds it's way through Kilju's defenses.
The Hurt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kilju! But no joy.
The Hurt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilju has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from The Hurt misses.
Kilju appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju gets tackled into the cage by The Hurt. The Hurt maintains the clinch.
The Hurt lands a right hand.
The Hurt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilju wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kilju tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilju tries to throw a body punch but The Hurt avoids it by throwing Kilju back against the cage.
The Hurt throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Hurt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Hurt.
Kilju goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilju lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Hurt tries a body shot but Kilju blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by The Hurt.
Kilju tries to work over The Hurt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilju tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Hurt's elbow.
The Hurt blocks a body shot from Kilju.
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 Burt The Hurt will probably get the nod.
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 Hurt thuds his right hand into Kilju's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Hurt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilju is just out of range.
Kilju throws a solid leg kick but The Hurt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilju.
The Hurt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kilju keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Hurt.
The Hurt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooh!!! The Hurt has knocked Kilju down with a huge combo! The Hurt steps away and waves a wobbly Kilju back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kilju is rocked!
The Hurt ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Kilju out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Burt The Hurt!
Burt The Hurt 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaid's entrance music is Total Recall. A fine choice. Parker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Battery - Metallica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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35
260 lbs
33 - 15 - 1 |
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27
282 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Quaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Parker!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quaid digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs.
Quaid connects with a right hand. Parker shakes it off.
It looks like Scott Parker has been cut.
Quaid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Quaid sizes up Parker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Parker walks into a left hand.
Parker swings for the body but Quaid moves out of range.
Quaid lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quaid scores with a decent looking hook.
Quaid goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quaid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quaid takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Quaid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Quaid.
Quaid throws a right hand that misses
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Parker throws a front kick that sends Quaid stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid misses with a straight right.
Quaid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quaid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Quaid.
Quaid misses with a lunging right hand
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Quaid lands a body shot.
Quaid misses with a series of wild punches.
Quaid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Quaid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Quaid punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Parker.
Quaid works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quaid throws a big shot that misses.
Parker throws a big counter head kick but Quaid avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quaid scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quaid throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quaid.
Parker slips a straight right by Quaid.
Parker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Quaid with a body shot.
Parker scores with a leg kick.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quaid.
Quaid misses with a few strikes there.
Quaid backing away here, and Parker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quaid manages to avoid it.
Quaid swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quaid.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quaid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parker lands a leg kick that knocks Quaid off balance momentarily.
Parker throws a head kick that Quaid semi-blocks.
Quaid checks a leg kick nicely.
Quaid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Quaid. Those never looked like landing.
Parker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Douglas Quaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Quaid as he connects with a hook.
Quaid misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parker.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Quaid was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quaid cracks a nice hook into Parker's ribs.
Quaid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quaid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parker staying out of range there.
Quaid tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker tried to score with a low kick but Quaid checks it.
Quaid misses with a wild body shot.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quaid avoids the body shot from Parker.
Quaid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Quaid throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Quaid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Parker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Quaid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parker scores with a sloppy right hand. Quaid should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Quaid.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quaid throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Quaid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
A big left from Parker misses.
Parker looks to land a body kick but Quaid moved away.
Quaid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Quaid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Quaid. Those never looked like landing.
Parker misses with a low kick as Quaid jumps back.
Quaid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
Parker walks into a straight right hand from Quaid.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker throws a low kick but Quaid moves out of range easily.
Quaid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid misses with a hook to the body
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quaid lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Quaid throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Quaid.
Parker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Quaid has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Quaid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas Quaid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parker slips under a jab from Quaid.
Quaid misses with a combination
and Quaid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quaid has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Parker.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Parker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Quaid has got the better of the exchanges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Quaid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Quaid on the side of the head.
Parker fakes the leg kick and cracks Quaid in the body.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parker lands a big uppercut and Quaid crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Quaid looks OK. Parker waves Quaid back to his feet!
Parker cracks Quaid with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Parker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Quaid to stand back up!
Quaid is rocked!
Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quaid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Quaid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Quaid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Quaid takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Quaid seems to have got his legs back now.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Quaid saw that one coming.
Quaid will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Parker lands with a nice body kick.
Parker lands a big right hand that sends Quaid crashing to the mat! Parker stays standing though and waves Quaid back to his feet!
Parker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Parker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Quaid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Quaid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Quaid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quaid misses with a series of wild punches.
Parker cracks Quaid with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Quaid looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Parker finish him?
Quaid misses with a double jab.
Parker flicks out a counter leg kick but Quaid steps away.
Quaid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker throws a body kick that misses.
Parker misses with a low kick.
It looked like Quaid was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quaid scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That has opened up Scott Parker's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quaid throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quaid avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a shot to the body
and Quaid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parker thinking.
Scott Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quaid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Quaid really felt that one!
Parker swings for the body but Quaid moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Quaid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quaid.
Quaid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parker in his tracks.
Quaid throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Parker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker misses with a straight right.
Quaid went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Parker blocks a jab.
Quaid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Quaid.
A telegraphed right hand from Quaid misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Parker's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Parker tries to score with a low kick but Quaid moves his leg out of the way.
Quaid seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Quaid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Quaid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parker thinking.
Quaid throws a combination that misses
and Parker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quaid circles away quickly and effectively.
Quaid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker feints a counter leg kick.
Quaid misses with a shot to the body
and Parker counters with a body kick that stops Quaid in his tracks momentarily.
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Quaid takes a step back to recover.
Parker throws a leg kick but Quaid sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Quaid.
Quaid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Quaid throws a big counter combination but Parker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Quaid.
Quaid avoids the body shot from Parker.
Quaid throws a big counter combination but Parker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Quaid.
Parker throws a front kick aimed at Quaid's knee but Quaid avoids it well.
Parker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Quaid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quaid just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quaid.
Quaid throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quaid throws out the jab.
Quaid looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Parker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Quaid does no damage.
Quaid misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parker connects with a jab.
Quaid misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Quaid's head back.
Quaid takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Quaid tries to move into range but Parker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quaid tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Look low, kick high! Parker uses the oldest trick in the book to send Quaid tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Parker is absolutely delighted - when Quaid wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Scott Parker!
After winning the bout, Scott Parker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Douglas Quaid was interviewed post fight and said 'That one was from Santa!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
156 lbs
18 - 4 - 1 |
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29
157 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lamont Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
NKone lands a nice shot to the body.
NKone moves out of range of the strikes.
NKone walks into a jab.
Hawkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and NKone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
NKone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and NKone duly obliges.
Nice defenses there by NKone.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NKone manages to avoid it.
NKone tries to counter by closing the distance.
NKone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawkins moves out of range as NKone strikes.
A slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
NKone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
NKone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for NKone.
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Hawkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from NKone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawkins throws a right hand that misses
and NKone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
NKone shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lamont Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawkins cracks NKone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
NKone lands a jab to Hawkins's midsection.
NKone throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from NKone.
Hawkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped NKone in his tracks.
NKone swinging wildly here.
NKone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawkins doesn't seem bothered though.
NKone misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawkins's head backwards.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hawkins.
A big left from NKone misses.
Hawkins cracks NKone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
NKone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
NKone cracks Hawkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
NKone shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins shows good takedown defense.
Hawkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but NKone just manages to avoid it.
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
NKone thows a left - swing and a miss!
NKone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawkins moves into the clinch.
Hawkins pushes NKone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
NKone is working Hawkins over against the cage.
NKone works on Hawkins's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins avoiding damage as NKone throws knees to the body.
NKone is pushing Hawkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from NKone.
Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
NKone misses with a looping left.
NKone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawkins.
Nice defenses there by NKone.
NKone tests Hawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
NKone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawkins is fending him off so far but NKone persists. Nope, Hawkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ole NKone.
A good leg kick by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
NKone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
NKone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
NKone gets a clinch.
Hawkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Hawkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone.
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
NKone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins is looking to slow NKone down with leg kicks.
Hawkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and NKone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NKone.
NKone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
NKone punishes Hawkins's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
NKone cracks Hawkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Hawkins - just one landing.
NKone moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawkins.
Donk. NKone catches Hawkins right on the button with a cross.
Hawkins tries to land a leg kick but NKone saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ole NKone will probably get the nod.
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.
NKone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a looping overhand right but NKone ducks down to avoid it.
NKone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins clinches with his opponent.
Hawkins lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NKone.
NKone slowing the pace effectively.
NKone misses with a knee strike.
Hawkins misses with the head strike.
NKone struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawkins controls his hands.
Hawkins misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawkins misses with some punches.
Hawkins has had enough of the clinch but NKone keeps him there for the moment.
NKone throws a knee to the head but misses.
NKone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, NKone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins.
NKone breaks from the clinch.
NKone slips under a jab.
Hawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawkins slips a straight right by NKone.
NKone misses with a looping right.
Hawkins scores with the left hand. NKone knows he should have avoided that one.
Hawkins with a jab.
Lamont Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from NKone misses.
Hawkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but NKone is out of range and Hawkins settles back down.
NKone jabs Hawkins right on the nose. Hawkins blinks but takes it well.
NKone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Hawkins misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone blocks a jab.
Hawkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawkins clinches up against the cage.
NKone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NKone working Hawkins over with knees to the body.
Hawkins tries to throw a body punch but NKone avoids it by throwing Hawkins back against the cage.
NKone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawkins stalling in the clinch but NKone improves position.
Hawkins tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawkins trying to control the position but instead, NKone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawkins into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawkins.
NKone can't find room to land a body shot as Hawkins controls the action.
Hawkins blocks a body shot from NKone.
Hawkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
NKone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hawkins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if NKone can turn it around.
Hawkins trying to stall but NKone improves his position.
NKone misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins scores with a leg kick.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by NKone.
Hawkins sets himself, and NKone steps forward looking for the clinch! Hawkins avoids it this time.
A shot to the liver by NKone. Beautiful body shot.
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
NKone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
NKone lands a nice hook to Hawkins's body. Hawkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
NKone tries to clinch up.
NKone tries to clinch up but Hawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
NKone shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawkins sprawls well. He's pushed NKone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut
and NKone counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hawkins.
NKone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hawkins up against the cage.
Hawkins can't find room to land a body shot as NKone controls the action.
NKone is trying to force a seperation but Hawkins has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins.
NKone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NKone is trying to break free.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins presses NKone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawkins lands a hook that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawkins as NKone tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawkins as NKone tries to tie him up.
NKone is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
NKone tries to stall but Hawkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and NKone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
NKone throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Hawkins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hawkins throws a leg kick
and NKone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawkins won't be happy with that.
NKone working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NKone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hawkins is trying to control NKone's posture but NKone avoids it.
NKone tries to score with some ground and pound. Hawkins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
NKone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hawkins down.
NKone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
NKone scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone tries to advance to mount but can't.
NKone gets to mount! Hawkins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hawkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to hold on but NKone pushes him away.
NKone raining down hammerfists from mount.
NKone working the ground and pound effectively.
Hawkins tries to hold on but NKone postures up.
NKone landing punches.
NKone scoring with strikes but Hawkins is staying in there.
NKone looking for a guillotine from mount but Hawkins is having none of it.
NKone lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone avoids the attempt from Hawkins to control.
NKone controlling the position easily from mount.
NKone looking to control but Hawkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
NKone dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone wants to control the action but instead Hawkins gets a body lock and reverses into NKone's guard! Nice work!
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but NKone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
NKone managing to control the position.
Hawkins is stalling in the full guard.
NKone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
NKone is continuing to stall.
Hawkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hawkins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but NKone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ole NKone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think NKone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ole NKone!
Ole NKone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Lamont Hawkins was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Luzhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hale comes into the arena with Dead Sara - Weatherman blaring out of the sound system. Luzhin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The time has come... kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Hale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikolai Luzhin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale keeps the fight on the outside.
Luzhin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but Hale moved away.
Hale is looking to counter punch.
Hale throws a hook to the side of Luzhin's head but Luzhin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hale moves away from the strike by Luzhin.
Hale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Luzhin backs away, Hale returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hale.
Luzhin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luzhin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hale on the side of the head.
Hale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luzhin swings for the body but Hale moves out of range.
Luzhin misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range.
Luzhin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hale takes one on the button.
Luzhin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luzhin lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luzhin takes a swing at Hale's ribcage but misses.
Hale looks to land a right hand but Luzhin moved out of range.
Hale throws a shot from downtown. Luzhin moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Luzhin.
Luzhin jabs Hale right on the nose. Hale blinks but takes it well.
Hale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luzhin.
Luzhin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luzhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hale is defending well for now.
Hale wants to break free but Luzhin has control.
Luzhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hale is defending well for now.
Hale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luzhin swings widly with a right hand
and Hale counters with a stiff right hand.
Hale circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Hale misses.
Luzhin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hale misses with a low kick.
Luzhin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luzhin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hale feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Luzhin throws a sloppy head kick and Hale moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luzhin misses with a kick to the body.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Hale.
Luzhin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luzhin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luzhin's sensitive parts.
A jab from Hale misses.
Luzhin checks a leg kick.
Hale scores with a nice strike.
Luzhin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hale lands a jab to the head.
Luzhin dips to his left and cracks Hale with an uppercut!
Hale connects with a jab.
Hale throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hale.
Hale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luzhin. Luzhin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin looks to land a body kick but Hale moved away.
Hale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Luzhin finds it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luzhin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luzhin misses with a looping right.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Hale.
Luzhin throws a series of punches but Hale moves out of range.
Hale throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luzhin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hale.
Hale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luzhin at a distance.
Hale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luzhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hale.
Hale throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luzhin, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luzhin throws a hook to the side of Hale's head but Hale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luzhin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hale.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luzhin loads up on a big right hand but Hale slips the punch.
Luzhin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hale circles away quickly and effectively.
Luzhin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luzhin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hale lands with a nice body punch.
Hale misses with a body shot.
Hale lands with a shot to the body.
Luzhin scores with a leg kick.
Luzhin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Luzhin. Beautiful body shot.
Hale lands a glancing blow to the side of Luzhin's head.
Hale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikolai Luzhin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luzhin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hale counters with a nice uppercut.
Luzhin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A clash of legs there as Luzhin blocks the low kick.
Hale slips a jab and a cross from Luzhin.
Luzhin misses with a straight left.
Hale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hale tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Luzhin is predictable there
and Hale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hale wants to control but Luzhin is keeping him busy.
Luzhin is looking for a sweep. Hale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hale sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hale is looking to take a break and control but Luzhin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luzhin manages to get to full guard.
Hale wants to control from the top but Luzhin keeps moving.
Hale looking to sit in guard and control but Luzhin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hale trying to control the position.
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.
Luzhin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hale has his hands on Luzhin's head, controlling the position.
Luzhin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin looking to sit in guard and control but Hale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hale is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Luzhin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Luzhin has escaped and now he's on top!
Luzhin stopping the sweep attempt from Hale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving.
Luzhin is pushing down on Hale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hale is fighting to maintain full guard but Luzhin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hale is looking to control Luzhin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hale avoid being mounted?
Hale is staying active underneath Luzhin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Luzhin wants to pass the guard but Hale is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hale wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikolai Luzhin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch lands to the side of Luzhin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Luzhin.
Hale checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hale throws the kick towards the body but Luzhin avoids it.
Hale closes the distance and clinches up with Luzhin, looking for a takedown. Hale pushes Luzhin against the cage but Luzhin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luzhin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luzhin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luzhin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hale.
A shot to the body from Luzhin misses
and Hale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luzhin misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hale misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luzhin cracks Hale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Luzhin.
Hale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luzhin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range.
Luzhin throws a right hand that Hale ducks under and follows up with a left that Hale also avoids with ease.
Hale loads up on a big right hand but Luzhin slips the punch.
Hale misses with a left hand
and Hale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hale takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luzhin throws a looping overhand right but Hale ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luzhin throws a leg kick which misses Hale's front leg but catches the back leg as Hale tries to avoid it.
Hale lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luzhin is looking to clinch.
Hale misses with a wild body shot.
Hale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hale throws a lazy right hand but Luzhin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hale with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Hale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luzhin doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Hale finds it's way through Luzhin's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hale looks to throw the jab but Luzhin is out of range.
Luzhin lands a head shot.
Hale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Luzhin checks it well.
Hale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luzhin doesn't seem bothered though.
Hale throws a hook but Luzhin blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hale.
Hale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luzhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hale moves away.
Hale looks to score with a jab to the body but Luzhin is just out of range.
Luzhin moves away from the strike by Hale.
Luzhin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hale is out of range.
Hale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luzhin throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range.
Hale scores with a leg kick.
Hale scores with a nice head shot.
Luzhin lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin lunges at Hale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hale's hand.
Luzhin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hale throws a sloppy body shot
and Luzhin counters with a leg kick.
Hale motions for Luzhin to come forward. Hale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luzhin throws a big shot that misses.
Luzhin lunges at Hale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hale's hand.
Hale looks to land a left hand but Luzhin moved out of range nicely.
Hale throws a solid leg kick but Luzhin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hale.
Hale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Luzhin scores with a hook to the body. Hale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hale swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range.
Luzhin scores with a leg kick.
Luzhin tries to clinch but Hale is having none of it.
Hale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luzhin. Luzhin obviously looking to wear him down.
Hale digs a good hook to Luzhin's body.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale tests Luzhin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
A big right from Luzhin misses.
Jab, jab by Hale - just one landing.
Luzhin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hale.
Luzhin throws out a leg kick but Hale moves out of range and Luzhin only half commits.
Hale throws a hook but Luzhin avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luzhin, as that shot connected.
Luzhin throws a big shot that misses.
Hale throws a body shot but no joy.
Hale throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luzhin.
Hale tests Luzhin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Luzhin. That snapped Hale's head back.
Luzhin throws a low kick, looking for Hale's leg but Hale calmly moves out of range.
Luzhin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hale. That did some damage!
Luzhin swings for the body but Hale moves out of range.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nikolai Luzhin just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab, jab by Luzhin - just one landing.
Luzhin throws a leg kick
and Hale decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Luzhin's guard.
Luzhin keeping moving, preventing Hale from controlling successfully.
Hale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luzhin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale trying to control the position from guard on top but Luzhin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin looking for subs off his back but Hale has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hale drops an elbow to the side of Luzhin's head.
Luzhin actively working from the bottom here.
Hale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Luzhin wants to improve his position but Hale is controlling well.
Luzhin trying to control but Hale postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luzhin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luzhin is trying to control but can't.
Hale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luzhin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luzhin avoids the head kick by Hale.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hale. Luzhin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hale checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Luzhin does it's job there.
Hale misses with a hook. Luzhin ducked under it nicely.
Luzhin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hale tests Luzhin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hale moves out of range as Luzhin throws a body kick.
Hale has been working on his balance at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Luzhin.
Luzhin throws out a leg kick but Hale moves out of range and Luzhin only half commits.
Luzhin blocks the body kick.
Hale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luzhin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hale misses with a looping right.
Luzhin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hale tries to land a leg kick but Luzhin saw it coming and moves away.
Hale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hale stuns Luzhin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luzhin is out of range and Hale settles back down.
Luzhin swings for the body but Hale moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luzhin wants to counter the offense by Hale and move into the clinch position.
Luzhin slips under a jab from Hale.
Luzhin wants to counter the offense by Hale and move into the clinch position.
Hale throws a head kick that misses.
Luzhin wants to counter the offense by Hale and move into the clinch position.
Hale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luzhin to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Hale misses.
Hale misses with a low kick.
Luzhin scores with a hook.
Luzhin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luzhin misses the jab.
As Luzhin backs away, Hale returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Luzhin lands with a nice body punch.
Luzhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luzhin scores with a spinning back kick!
Hale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luzhin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nikolai Luzhin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Luzhin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hale. Luzhin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luzhin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hale misses with a body shot.
Luzhin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hale throws a body punch but Luzhin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Luzhin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luzhin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hale is looking to slow Luzhin down with leg kicks.
Luzhin looks to land a left hand but Hale moved out of range nicely.
Luzhin connects with a single shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luzhin, as that shot connected.
Hale misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Hale misses.
Luzhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hale throws out the jab.
Hale avoids a kick to the body.
Luzhin is looking to land body kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Luzhin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hale avoids the body shot from Luzhin.
Hale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luzhin doesn't seem bothered though.
Hale blocks a leg kick.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Luzhin.
Luzhin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hale misses with a double jab.
Hale throws a leg kick but Luzhin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hale connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luzhin.
Luzhin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luzhin throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range.
Luzhin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luzhin.
Hale throws a right hand that Luzhin ducks under and follows up with a left that Luzhin also avoids with ease.
Hale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luzhin.
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!
Hale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hale missing with a left hand there. Luzhin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luzhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hale was well out of range. Poor timing from Luzhin.
Hale feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Luzhin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hale throws a solid leg kick but Luzhin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hale.
Hale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luzhin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hale checks it well.
Luzhin swings widly with a right hand
and Hale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luzhin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luzhin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hale circles away quickly and effectively.
Luzhin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hale throws a jab when Luzhin was well out of range.
Luzhin cracks the inside of Hale's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hale.
Hale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandon Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luzhin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Luzhin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Luzhin.
Hale changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Luzhin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luzhin lands a front kick.
A jab lands there for Luzhin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luzhin. Hale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luzhin lands with a good body shot.
Luzhin throws a low kick but Hale avoids it.
Hale misses with a low kick.
Luzhin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hale momentarily.
Luzhin moves into the clinch successfully.
Luzhin lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin misses with a knee strike.
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!
Hale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hale avoids it.
Luzhin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hale lands a right hand.
Hale lands a shot to the body.
Luzhin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hale lands with a good body shot.
Luzhin connects with a single shot there.
Luzhin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luzhin throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range.
Hale misses with a series of wild punches.
Hale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luzhin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Luzhin scores with the left hand. Hale knows he should have avoided that one.
Luzhin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hale in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Luzhin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luzhin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Luzhin!
Nikolai Luzhin is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Nikolai Luzhin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Sammich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hess's entrance music is Demiurge. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
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259 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Hess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Sammich!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammich misses with a hook.
Sammich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hess has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Sammich digs a good hook to Hess's body.
Hess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sammich looks to land a left hand but Hess moved out of range nicely.
Sammich looks to land a combination but Hess avoids it well.
Sammich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hess was well out of range. Poor timing from Sammich.
Sammich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sammich takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hess is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hess lands a jab to Sammich's midsection.
Sammich looks winded!
Sammich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hess circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Hess catches Sammich right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Sammy Sammich has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammich looks to throw the jab but Hess is out of range.
Sammich misses with a two punch combination.
Sammich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hess cracks the inside of Sammich's front leg.
Sammich is looking to clinch but Hess is avoiding it.
Hess measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Sammich! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jon Hess!
Our winner, Jon Hess, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ferdinand Cortes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortes misses with a body kick.
Cortes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortes. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortes throws a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Cortes takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Saibot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cortes moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saibot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cortes pinned against the cage. Cortes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cortes lands with a good body shot.
Cortes gets caught napping as Saibot dives in and scores a takedown. Cortes manages to retain guard.
Cortes has his feet on Saibot's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot connects with a nice looking jab.
Cortes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Cortes ducks down to avoid it.
Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a jab to the body.
Cortes tried to score with a low kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferdinand Cortes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Cortes is looking to counter punch.
Cortes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Cortes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cortes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Saibot 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saibot or perhaps it was just good defense by Cortes, which made it look bad.
Cortes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ferdinand Cortes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Saibot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cortes's waist but Cortes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saibot off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
Cortes throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot shoots in but no luck this time.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortes stuffs the takedown.
Saibot throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cortes at a distance.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Saibot.
Cortes is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Cortes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cortes misses with a left hand
and Saibot counters with a nice body shot.
Cortes looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Cortes throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Cortes finds it's way through Saibot's defenses.
Cortes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Saibot throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
No joy there for Saibot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cortes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortes looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes digs a good body shot into Saibot's ribs.
Saibot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saibot.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot fails with the takedown.
It looked like Cortes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Cortes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cortes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saibot looks for a takedown but Cortes sprawls well.
Cortes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saibot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cortes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cortes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cortes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
Cortes throws a head kick that Saibot semi-blocks.
Cortes is looking to wear down Saibot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cortes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saibot swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortes walks into a straight right hand from Saibot.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Cortes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sloppy strikes from Saibot. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortes misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Cortes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saibot.
Cortes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortes missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saibot shoots in and drives through. Cortes sprawls well.
Ferdinand Cortes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortes misses the target.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Saibot misses the jab.
Saibot misses with a body shot
letting Cortes counter with a right hand.
Saibot lands with a right hand.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortes.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortes.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Cortes moved out of range nicely.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Cortes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saibot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cortes throws a front kick aimed at Saibot's knee but Saibot avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Cortes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cortes can pounce on him.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cortes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortes lands a head shot.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cortes misses its target.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saibot lands with a cross.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Cortes's head but Cortes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saibot cracks Cortes with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortes.
Cortes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cortes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the body from Saibot misses
letting Cortes counter with a right hand.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cortes feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
Cortes lands with a straight right. Saibot didn't see that one coming.
Saibot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cortes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saibot is in Cortes's guard.
Cortes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Saibot dives into side control.
Saibot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cortes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Cortes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes holds on to Saibot's head and controls the position momentarily.
Cortes tries to improve position but can't.
Saibot goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cortes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saibot but great work by Cortes.
You can see the frustration on Saibot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saibot gets back to half guard.
Saibot wants to get back to full guard but Cortes has mounted him!
Saibot gets back to half guard.
Saibot actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ferdinand Cortes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Saibot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saibot checks a leg kick.
Cortes looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortes. That's going to slow Saibot down.
Cortes scores with a body shot.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortes.
Cortes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
Saibot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saibot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cortes doesn't seem bothered though.
Saibot throws a sloppy body shot
and Cortes counters with a straight right hand.
Cortes digs a good hook to Saibot's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cortes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Cortes. Beautiful body shot.
Saibot misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Cortes.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Cortes avoids it with no problem.
Cortes misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
Saibot throws the left hand but Cortes avoids the punch easily.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.
Saibot slips a straight right by Cortes.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Saibot jabs Cortes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Cortes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot lands a really nice looking cross but Cortes seems unphased.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
and Cortes counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortes.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Saibot lands the left hand.
Cortes moves forwards but Saibot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Saibot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saibot takes a swing at Cortes's ribcage but misses.
Cortes slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Saibot blocks the leg kick.
Cortes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot cracks Cortes with an open hand slap.
Saibot throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.
Cortes moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cortes.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Cortes defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Cortes loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Cortes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
As Saibot backs away, Cortes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Cortes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortes throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot misses with a hook to the body
and Cortes counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cortes.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cortes throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Cortes avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut there from Saibot.
Cortes staying out of range there.
Cortes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot tries to move into range but Cortes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cortes avoids it really well and circles away.
Cortes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saibot on the side of the head.
Saibot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saibot showed some decent athleticism there.
Cortes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Saibot keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ferdinand Cortes did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cortes connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Cortes.
Cortes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cortes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortes.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Cortes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cortes misses with a wild body shot.
Cortes swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Cortes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Cortes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes tries to land a body kick
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cortes as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Cortes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortes scores with a jab to the body.
Cortes misses with a wild body shot.
Cortes takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortes.
Saibot shoots in but Cortes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cortes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cortes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saibot. That did some damage!
Cortes just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cortes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Cortes's head but Cortes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Cortes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cortes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Cortes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortes wants to land a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Cortes throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Cortes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saibot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cortes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cortes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cortes scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saibot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot slips under a jab from Cortes.
Cortes slips a jab from Saibot.
Cortes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Saibot swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.
Saibot throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a nice leg kick.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortes.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Cortes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cortes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
Good exchange - Saibot coming out on top.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortes moves away.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Cortes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Cortes had his way with Noob Saibot in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cortes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
Saibot gets tackled into the cage by Cortes. Cortes maintains the clinch.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cortes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saibot.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cortes pushes Saibot off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cortes's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cortes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Cortes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saibot just manages to avoid it.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Cortes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
Saibot throws a hook but Cortes avoids it easily.
Saibot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cortes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cortes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saibot.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saibot gets the takedown into side control.
Cortes throws Saibot to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Cortes moves away and avoids it.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Cortes defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortes.
Cortes works Saibot's body with a nice hook.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot digs a good body shot into Cortes's ribs.
Saibot misses the body punch
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saibot is trying to break free.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Saibot jumps guard but Cortes stands there with Saibot around his waist. Saibot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferdinand Cortes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Cortes is working Saibot over against the cage.
Saibot is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Saibot can't break the clinch.
Saibot is trying to pull guard but Cortes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cortes breaks the clinch.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cortes misses with an uppercut.
Saibot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saibot lands a really nice looking cross but Cortes seems unphased.
Saibot shoots in and drives through. Cortes sprawls well.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Cortes slips under a jab.
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortes counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
Cortes moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortes moves away.
A lazy left from Saibot finds it's target.
A solid body kick from Cortes.
Cortes lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cortes.
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes misses with a body kick.
Jab from Cortes.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cortes.
Cortes scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Cortes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Cortes!
Ferdinand Cortes retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Ferdinand Cortes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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