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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numa has chosen You're Going Down 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 40 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numa closes the distance and clinches up with Tuilagi, looking for a takedown. Numa pushes Tuilagi against the cage but Tuilagi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tuilagi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Numa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Numa is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Numa.
Numa shoots and misses
and Tuilagi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manu Tuilagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Numa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tuilagi.
Numa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tuilagi avoids it really well and circles away.
Tuilagi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Numa just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numa misses with an uppercut. Tuilagi saw that one coming.
Keiji Numa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuilagi slaps away a takedown attempt from Numa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Numa misses with a low kick.
Tuilagi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Numa under the eye.
Numa blocks a leg kick.
Numa shoots for a takedown but Tuilagi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Numa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tuilagi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi blocks a head kick by Numa.
Tuilagi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Numa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Numa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tuilagi avoids it really well and circles away.
Tuilagi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tuilagi as Numa shoots in.
Numa misses with a takedown attempt
and Tuilagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tuilagi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Numa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tuilagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Numa. Numa gets slowly back to his feet.
Numa defending well as Tuilagi loads up on a big left hand.
Numa scores with a head kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tuilagi enables Numa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tuilagi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tuilagi controls Numa momentarily but Numa frees himself.
Tuilagi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Numa is defending well. Tuilagi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Numa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tuilagi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manu Tuilagi!
Manu Tuilagi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HERITAGE Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes to the cage accompanied by Its Time for War. Canthropus has chosen Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pithe Canthropus enters the cage!
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 39 - 2, fighting out of London, Pithe Canthropus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Canthropus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
Canthropus throws a looping overhand right but Pacquiao ducks down to avoid it.
Canthropus tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Canthropus slips a jab from Pacquiao.
Canthropus moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacquiao misses the target.
A lazy left from Pacquiao finds it's target.
Pacquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canthropus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao avoids a kick to the body.
Pacquiao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pacquiao scores with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Canthropus, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacquiao misses the target.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canthropus throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Canthropus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Canthropus fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Pithe Canthropus has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canthropus.
Canthropus misses with a body shot.
Pithe Canthropus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet.
Pacquiao bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Canthropus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Canthropus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus is trying to ground and pound but Pacquiao uses the momentary lack of control by Canthropus to regain half guard.
Canthropus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pacquiao's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canthropus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Canthropus looks to land a strike but Pacquiao avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Canthropus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pacquiao wants to stand and escape but Canthropus is having none of it.
Canthropus throws a strike but Pacquiao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is working Canthropus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Canthropus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pacquiao tries to stand but Canthropus is controlling from the bottom.
Canthropus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pacquiao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Canthropus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pacquiao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canthropus defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao pushes Canthropus off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Canthropus. Canthropus gets slowly back to his feet.
Pacquiao avoids the head kick by Canthropus.
Canthropus just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao looks to land a right hand but Canthropus moved out of range.
Pacquiao jabs Canthropus right on the nose. Canthropus blinks but takes it well.
Canthropus throws a head kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Pacquiao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pacquiao has one foot on Canthropus's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pithe Canthropus's cut.
That's time! Pacquiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pacquiao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canthropus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Canthropus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacquiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Canthropus somewhat.
Manny Pacquiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Pacquiao swings for the body but Canthropus moves out of range.
Canthropus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canthropus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body shot.
Pacquiao connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Canthropus! He's out on his feet! Pacquiao rushes in and drops Canthropus with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Pithe Canthropus was interviewed post fight and said 'Crap. I lost. That sucks.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Roscrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roscrow comes into the arena with Wicked Gil blaring out of the sound system. Perry Roscrow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent 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
39 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Perry Roscrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike McCallum!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roscrow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCallum is trying to get back to half guard.
Roscrow tries for a kimura but McCallum is defending well.
McCallum is looking to reverse the position.
Roscrow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roscrow tries for a kimura but McCallum is defending well.
Roscrow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McCallum prevents Roscrow from improving position.
McCallum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCallum moves into full guard.
McCallum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roscrow throwing strikes but missing.
Roscrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roscrow trying to control the position from guard on top but McCallum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roscrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCallum is keeping the position for now.
McCallum doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McCallum keeping full guard, as Roscrow tries to pass.
McCallum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roscrow.
Roscrow wants to control from the top but McCallum keeps moving.
McCallum wants to sweep but no luck.
Roscrow throwing strikes from guard but McCallum blocks nicely.
McCallum wants to sweep but no luck.
Roscrow 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roscrow throws a big right hand that misses.
Roscrow slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Roscrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roscrow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roscrow's back!
Roscrow tries to roll but McCallum sticks to his back.
Roscrow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roscrow is working hard here to advance position.
Roscrow is covering up but some of the strikes from McCallum are getting through and doing damage.
Roscrow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McCallum lands punches and elbows.
It looks like Perry Roscrow has been cut.
McCallum lands a shot to the body.
Perry Roscrow's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCallum is trying to stick to Roscrow's back but Roscrow is turning into McCallum. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCallum's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Roscrow.
McCallum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCallum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roscrow manages to get himself to full guard.
McCallum postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCallum is in close to Roscrow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Perry Roscrow's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Roscrow working for a triangle but McCallum defends it easily.
McCallum forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum slips a nice elbow through Roscrow's hands, connecting with Roscrow's forehead.
Jeez, Perry Roscrow's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Perry Roscrow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike McCallum!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez comes to the cage accompanied by Kryptonite. Cain Velasquez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenta Yuudai's chin.
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenta Yuudai!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Yuudai - just one landing.
Velasquez lands with an overhand left.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuudai controlling the position.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuudai is keeping the position for now.
Velasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez won't allow Yuudai to get back to his feet.
Velasquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Yuudai has wrist control.
Velasquez prevents Yuudai from getting back to his feet.
Velasquez scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez throws a strike but Yuudai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velasquez is looking for a triangle but Yuudai pushes his legs off easily.
Velasquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuudai is aware though and is defending well.
Yuudai wants to get up but he can't break Velasquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yuudai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velasquez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez lands a couple of digs.
Velasquez throws a big elbow that misses.
Velasquez throws a strike but Yuudai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Velasquez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai with a nice head shot there.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
Velasquez looking for subs off his back but Yuudai has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuudai stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Velasquez to get to his feet.
Velasquez misses with a straight left.
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yuudai circles away.
Yuudai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Velasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velasquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yuudai sprawls and moves away.
Yuudai drives through and clinches with Velasquez against the cage.
Velasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yuudai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yuudai lands an uppercut.
Yuudai manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yuudai counters with a straight right hand.
Velasquez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yuudai rushes Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yuudai stalls.
Yuudai lands a left hand.
Velasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yuudai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai prevents Velasquez from breaking the clinch.
Yuudai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez pulls guard effortlessly.
Velasquez trying to control the position.
Yuudai gets to his feet - Velasquez follows without any prompting.
Yuudai pushes Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Velasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuudai lands with a left to the head.
Yuudai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velasquez avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuudai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yuudai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velasquez, pushing him back against the cage.
Yuudai tries to work over Velasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuudai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Yuudai is trying to stall.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Yuudai.
Velasquez looking for a takedown.
Velasquez lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Yuudai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuudai can't find room to land a body shot as Velasquez controls the action.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Yuudai manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Yuudai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yuudai defends well and Velasquez ends up having to push Yuudai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yuudai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Velasquez shoots for a takedown but Yuudai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yuudai clinches up against the cage.
Yuudai presses Velasquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yuudai is pushing Velasquez 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 short body shot lands from Yuudai as the two fighters clinch.
Yuudai lands an elbow just above Velasquez 's eye.
Yuudai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yuudai drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike from Yuudai.
Velasquez wants to take the fight to the mat but Yuudai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yuudai breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai thuds his right hand into Velasquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai connects with the punch.
Yuudai swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yuudai clinches up against the cage.
Velasquez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yuudai walks away with a smile on his face. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuudai wants to clinch.
Velasquez misses with a takedown
and Yuudai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velasquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yuudai's waist but Yuudai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velasquez off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai closes the distance and clinches.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yuudai gets control of Velasquez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yuudai will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Velasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Yuudai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Velasquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yuudai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
Yuudai pulls Velasquez in close to prevent any damage.
Yuudai is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is looking to pass into half guard but Yuudai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Yuudai is in guard.
Velasquez is looking for a triangle but Yuudai pushes his legs off easily.
Yuudai trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Yuudai stays in close to Velasquez's body and controls the position.
Yuudai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Velasquez's guard.
Yuudai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yuudai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Velasquez is trying to keep Yuudai in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yuudai 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.
Yuudai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yuudai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velasquez working for a triangle but Yuudai defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Yuudai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yuudai wants to clinch.
Yuudai tries to clinch up
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuudai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasquez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yuudai was covering up waiting for the punch and Velasquez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yuudai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yuudai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Velasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yuudai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velasquez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai misses with some punches.
Velasquez pulls Yuudai into guard.
Velasquez wants to control but Yuudai passes easily into half guard.
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yuudai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Velasquez won't allow Yuudai to pass to mount.
Velasquez wants to control but Yuudai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yuudai wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
Yuudai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Velasquez has hold of Yuudai's hands but Yuudai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yuudai stops Velasquez from getting back to his feet.
Yuudai is looking for a kimura here.
Velasquez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai working Velasquez over with strikes.
Yuudai is trying to control. Velasquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yuudai seems to be looking for submissions.
Yuudai is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yuudai wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yuudai prevents Velasquez from improving his position.
Kenta Yuudai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yuudai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Velasquez wants to control but Yuudai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Velasquez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Super SmashBros., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Velasquez punching from the bottom.
Velasquez is looking to control Yuudai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Velasquez avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yuudai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Velasquez's guard.
Yuudai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Velasquez, up you get!
Yuudai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Velasquez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yuudai!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yuudai keeps working.
Velasquez tries to score with some ground and pound. Yuudai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Velasquez cracks Yuudai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The strikes coming from Velasquez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Velasquez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez swings around for an armbar but Yuudai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Velasquez's guard.
Yuudai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yuudai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuudai has managed to get both his arms back between Velasquez's legs - danger averted.
Yuudai is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Yuudai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yuudai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Yuudai!
An out of breath Kenta Yuudai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel has chosen Kollegah - Bossaura as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tong Po had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
31 - 19 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tong Po !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Steel!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel cracks Po with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Po takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel misses with a body kick.
Po takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel throws a push kick but Po slaps the foot to one side.
Po walks into a jab.
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Po gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Po tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steel counters with a good low kick that Po was not able to check.
Good work by Po as he checks the leg kick.
Po connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po walks into a jab.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Po is rocked!
Po tries to clinch
and Steel counters with a big left hand that crumples Po ! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Steel!
A very excited looking David Steel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Van Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Van Pol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Van Pol has been cut.
Pol tries to clinch but Edgar is having none of it.
Pol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edgar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edgar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pol.
Pol darts in trying to clinch
and Edgar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pol clinches up with Edgar and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
A right handed body shot lands from Pol.
Pol is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar lands a nice uppercut.
Edgar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edgar is looking to score with low kicks.
Edgar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pol lands a big head kick that sends Edgar tumbling to the mat! Pol takes a step backwards and waves Edgar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Frankie Edgar has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar cracks Pol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pol throws a series of punches but Edgar avoids them all with ease.
Pol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pol lands a head kick!
Edgar is rocked!
BOOM! Pol lands a beautiful left hook that drops Edgar. Edgar tries to recover but Pol is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Edgar lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Pol!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Davy Vosne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Motorhead - Iron Fist. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Davy Vosne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Patton!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vosne throws a combination that misses
and Patton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Patton.
Vosne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Patton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vosne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vosne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vosne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patton sprawls and moves away.
Vosne scores with a nice head shot.
Patton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patton scores with a sloppy right hand. Vosne should have avoided that one.
Vosne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patton.
Vosne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Patton swats away the attempt to clinch by Vosne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vosne throws a right hand that Patton ducks under and follows up with a left that Patton also avoids with ease.
Patton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vosne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vosne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vosne blocks a head kick by Patton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vosne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Patton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Vosne as he checks the leg kick.
Patton is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Patton.
Patton misses with a body kick.
Patton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vosne tries to clinch there but Patton circles away.
Patton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Patton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Patton.
Patton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vosne lands with a straight right. Patton didn't see that one coming.
Vosne looks to land a right hand but Patton moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vosne avoids the head kick by Patton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vosne connects with a single shot there.
Vosne looks to land a right hand but Patton moved out of range.
A big left from Vosne misses.
Patton tries to land a front kick but Vosne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Patton ducks under a wild hook from Vosne.
Patton lands a head kick!
Patton misses with a body shot.
Patton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Patton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Patton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Vosne. That snapped Patton's head back.
Patton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Patton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton tries to bum rush Vosne with a series of wild strikes but Vosne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patton tries to bum rush Vosne with a series of wild strikes but Vosne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vosne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patton moves away.
Patton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Patton avoids the body shot from Vosne.
Vosne looks to score with a jab to the body but Patton is just out of range.
Vosne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Patton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patton takes one to the chin there.
Vosne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vosne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Patton's half guard.
Vosne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Patton's head.
Patton gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vosne throwing strikes from guard but Patton blocks nicely.
Vosne lands a couple of digs.
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!
Patton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vosne is controlling him.
Vosne won't allow Patton to sweep him here.
Patton trying to keep a closed guard but Vosne is proving a slippery customer.
Vosne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vosne throwing strikes from guard but Patton blocks nicely.
Vosne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Vosne's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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 Davy Vosne will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Patton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vosne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Patton jabs Vosne right on the nose. Vosne blinks but takes it well.
Vosne blocks a head kick by Patton.
A shot to the body from Vosne misses
and Vosne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vosne fails to land the takedown.
Patton scores with a hook to the body. Vosne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vosne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Vosne misses its intended target.
Vosne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patton tries a low kick but Vosne avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vosne throws a body shot but no joy.
Vosne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patton counters with a three punch combo that has Vosne backing up. Vosne nods at Patton to acknowledge the strikes.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Patton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Patton looks to move away, Vosne throws a big counter combo but Patton just gets out of the way.
Patton punishes Vosne's body with a nice straight punch.
Vosne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patton.
Patton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vosne.
Vosne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Patton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patton thows a leg kick but Vosne checks it
letting Vosne counter with a right hand.
Vosne misses the shot to the body.
Patton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vosne momentarily.
Jack Patton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vosne blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton tries a head kick but it misses.
Vosne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vosne avoids the head kick by Patton.
Vosne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vosne moves out of range as Patton throws a body kick.
Vosne lands a nice looking body shot.
Patton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Patton slips under a jab.
That kick from Patton tenderised Vosne's leg. Vosne is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Vosne finds it's way through Patton's defenses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vosne doesn't seem bothered though.
Vosne avoids the body shot from Patton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vosne. Patton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vosne with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vosne closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Patton quickly recovers to half guard.
Vosne is thwarting Patton's attempts to control the position.
Vosne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patton wants to improve his position but Vosne is controlling well.
Patton wants to control but Vosne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vosne trying to control the action but Patton is working from the bottom.
Patton is trying to get back to full guard.
Patton is concentrating on defense, preventing Vosne from advancing position.
Patton tries to kick Vosne off but Vosne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vosne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Patton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vosne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Patton is in trouble now - Vosne has advanced to mount!
Patton is trying to escape the mount.
Vosne looking to control but Patton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vosne fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vosne is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Patton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vosne punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Patton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vosne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big left from Vosne misses.
Patton feints a jab promting Vosne to slip. Patton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vosne slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vosne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vosne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patton at a distance.
Patton tries a head kick but it misses.
Patton throws a hook but Vosne blocks it.
Patton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Patton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patton throws a body punch but Vosne moves out of range.
Patton misses with a hook.
Vosne lands with a nice body punch.
Vosne lands with a cross.
Jack Patton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patton throws a lazy uppercut
and Vosne counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton throws a head kick that misses.
Vosne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vosne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Patton kicks off Vosne and gets to his feet.
Patton missing with a left hand there. Vosne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vosne lands an overhand right.
Patton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vosne doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vosne tests Patton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Patton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vosne misses with a straight right.
Vosne defending well as Patton loads up on a big left hand.
Vosne has Patton up against the cage in a clinch.
Patton is trying to force a seperation but Vosne has the dominant position.
Vosne wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vosne.
Patton pushes off an throws an elbow but Vosne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Vosne.
Vosne trying to stall but Patton improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Vosne.
Vosne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Patton can't find room to land a body shot as Vosne controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Patton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vosne backwards.
Vosne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patton prevents a body shot from Vosne.
Patton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Patton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vosne tries to work over Patton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vosne swinging wildly here.
Patton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vosne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patton swivels and escapes.
Patton throws a wild body kick that Vosne sees coming a mile off.
Vosne forces Patton back against the cage and clinches.
Vosne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patton tries to land a knee to the head but Vosne blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patton gets tackled into the cage by Vosne. Vosne maintains the clinch.
Patton lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vosne trying to stall but Patton improves his position.
Vosne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Vosne struggles to land a body shot inside as Patton controls his hands.
Patton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vosne.
Patton lands a hook that snaps the head of Vosne backwards.
Patton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Patton fails to land.
Patton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vosne lands a nice uppercut.
Patton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Davy Vosne did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Vosne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vosne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Patton throws a right hand that misses
and Vosne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vosne tries to close the distance and clinch but Patton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patton slips under a jab.
Patton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vosne shoots in but Patton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patton scores with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vosne misses with a takedown attempt - Patton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patton! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vosne ducks under a wild hook from Patton.
Patton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vosne is able to avoid easily.
A nice combination there by Patton.
Patton delivers a nice body kick.
Vosne slips a jab from Patton.
It looked like Vosne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vosne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Patton throws a series of punches but Vosne moves out of range.
Patton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vosne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patton is staying active underneath Vosne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton manages to get to full guard.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Vosne from controlling successfully.
Patton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vosne stops Patton from standing up.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Vosne from controlling successfully.
Vosne stays in close to Patton's body and controls the position.
Patton looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Patton throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vosne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patton.
Patton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vosne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patton circles away.
Patton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davy Vosne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Patton.
Patton misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Vosne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vosne staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Patton.
Vosne shoots for a takedown but Patton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Vosne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Vosne blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vosne lunges at Patton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patton's hand.
Vosne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Vosne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Patton.
Patton lands a body shot.
Vosne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vosne is out of range.
Vosne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Patton. Patton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Patton avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Patton misses.
Patton throws a lazy uppercut
and Vosne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vosne cracks Patton with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Patton dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vosne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vosne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patton gets caught flat footed, as Vosne shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vosne postures up in Patton's guard and throws a big left but Patton blocks it.
Vosne lands a couple of elbows.
Vosne looking to pass the guard.
Vosne with a nice head shot there.
Patton pulls Vosne in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton wants to stand up but Vosne is controlling him.
Patton is trying to control the position but Vosne postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vosne being controlled here momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vosne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vosne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Patton controls Vosne momentarily but Vosne frees himself.
Vosne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Patton's head.
Vosne is in close to Patton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vosne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vosne trying to control but Patton is working from the bottom.
Vosne advances to half guard.
Vosne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vosne wants to free his trapped foot but Patton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vosne passes to full mount!
Patton working to try and regain half guard.
Vosne lands a nice shot to the head.
Vosne punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vosne working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vosne prevents Patton from getting the reversal.
Vosne landing strikes, looking to finish!
Patton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vosne postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Patton in real trouble here! The ref calls for Patton to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davy Vosne!
Davy Vosne retains his welterweight title!
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