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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Heir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heir's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX - X Gon' Give It To Ya. 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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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Heir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Evans!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans gets tackled into the cage by Heir. Heir maintains the clinch.
Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Heir lands a takedown into guard.
Heir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Evans looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans wants to sweep here but Heir controlling him for the moment.
Heir controlling from the top position.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Heir is proving a slippery customer.
Evans is looking to stand back up but Heir counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Evans.
Heir slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Evans is trying to control but can't.
Heir not doing much here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Heir instigates a clinch.
Heir jumps guard and drags Evans to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Heir is pulling down on Evans's head to control his posture.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Heir.
Evans passes Heir's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heir is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Evans is trying to control the action in half guard but Heir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heir wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans scoring with punches to the head and body.
Evans trying to control but Heir is working from the bottom.
Heir trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Heir has a closed guard, preventing Evans from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heir working a defensive guard but Evans manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Heir 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.
Heir takes the fight into the clinch.
Heir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans throws a wild body kick that Heir sees coming a mile off.
Heir closes the distance and pushes Evans back into the cage.
Heir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Evans has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Heir has managed to clinch.
Heir manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heir wants to clinch.
Heir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Heir goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heir is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, Heir circles away and we're back to standing.
Sean Heir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Evans.
Evans gets tackled into the cage by Heir. Heir maintains the clinch.
Heir pulls guard successfully.
Heir wants to improve his position but instead Evans has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Heir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heir is looking to improve his position.
Evans is trying to work for a kimura but Heir is defending well.
Evans trying to mount his opponent but Heir defends it.
Heir wants to get back to full guard.
Evans prevents Heir from standing back up.
Heir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heir keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sean Heir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans is trying to control the action in half guard but Heir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heir really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Heir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Evans.
That's four 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.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Heir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heir is staying active underneath Evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heir gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Heir breaks the clinch.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heir gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Heir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Evans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heir tries to score a body lock takedown but Evans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Heir dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Heir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Evans is trying to keep Heir in close.
Heir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Evans controls Heir momentarily but Heir frees himself.
Heir is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is looking to sweep but instead, Heir has passed into half guard.
Evans is controlling Heir's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Heir content to control rather than advance.
Heir has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two 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.
Heir gets a takedown into half guard.
Heir content to control rather than advance.
Evans tries to roll over but Heir keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heir pulls his head out easily.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Heir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Heir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Evans manages to get to full guard.
Heir tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heir defends well.
Jordan Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Heir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans wants to sweep here but Heir controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Heir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heir 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Heir!
Sean Heir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slaughter's entrance music is SICCNESS. A fine choice. Eduardo Silva Santos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Doctor Slaughter's chin.
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256 lbs
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280 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doctor Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduardo Silva Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Santos misses with a double jab
and Slaughter moves into the clinch.
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaughter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva Santos has Slaughter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slaughter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Slaughter.
Slaughter is pushing Silva Santos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Slaughter misses with some punches.
Slaughter breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Santos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva Santos misses with a double jab.
Silva Santos staying out of range there.
Silva Santos misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Silva Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slaughter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva Santos tries to move into range but Slaughter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slaughter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva Santos misses with a shot to the body
and Slaughter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva Santos misses with a wild combination.
Silva Santos throws a series of punches but Slaughter avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Slaughter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silva Santos.
Slaughter jabs at Silva Santos's body.
Silva Santos looks winded!
Slaughter sends Silva Santos crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Slaughter is motioning to the referee to let Silva Santos up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Eduardo Silva Santos has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaughter jabs Silva Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaughter.
Silva Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Slaughter circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Silva Santos tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Slaughter wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doctor Slaughter!
Doctor Slaughter managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, EVOLUTION Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Celestino Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner comes to the cage accompanied by Next Episode by Dr. Dre. Celestino Martinez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Celestino Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Turner pushes Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Turner uses from the top position.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Turner postures up in Martinez's guard and throws a big left but Martinez blocks it.
Turner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez is pulling down on Turner's head. It's preventing any offense from Turner, at least for the moment.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner pushes down on Martinez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is looking for a kimura here.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martinez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Martinez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner is controlling the pace.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Turner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martinez is trying to control but Turner manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turner controlling the position easily from mount.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Turner's attempts to control the action.
Turner controlling from the full mount.
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.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Turner's attempts to control the action.
Martinez is looking to improve his position but Turner isn't that keen on the idea.
Martinez is trying to escape the mount but Turner keeps good control and instead manages to take Martinez's back.
Martinez tries to escape but Turner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Martinez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turner has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Martinez is defending well but eventually Turner manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Martinez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Turner!
After winning the bout, Josh Turner 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micke Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Micke Wagner was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micke Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow throws a lazy head kick
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner lands a really nice looking cross but Snow seems unphased.
It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
Wagner blocks the body kick.
Wagner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wagner looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Snow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snow throws a body kick that misses.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
Snow connects with an inside leg kick.
Snow slips under a jab.
Wagner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snow has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Wagner.
Snow is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Wagner ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Snow clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Micke Wagner!
An out of breath Micke Wagner 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Cierpka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Taheil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taheil comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bustin Loose kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krystian Cierpka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julian Taheil!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taheil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cierpka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taheil.
Krystian Cierpka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cierpka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taheil.
Cierpka clinches with his opponent.
Taheil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cierpka to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Cierpka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taheil.
Taheil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cierpka as Taheil tries to tie him up.
Cierpka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taheil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cierpka avoiding damage.
Cierpka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taheil can't get the takedown.
Krystian Cierpka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Taheil.
Taheil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taheil wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cierpka tries to throw a body punch but Taheil avoids it by throwing Cierpka back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cierpka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taheil letting Cierpka take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taheil jumps guard and drags Cierpka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taheil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cierpka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taheil's guard.
Taheil working for a triangle but Cierpka defends it easily.
Taheil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cierpka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taheil throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cierpka escapes and throws Taheil's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Taheil wants to control but Cierpka postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taheil is looking for a sweep.
Taheil wants to control but Cierpka postures up.
Taheil is looking to regain half guard here but Cierpka keeps moving and retains side control.
Taheil is still trying to improve position.
Taheil is trying to control Cierpka's posture but Cierpka avoids it.
Cierpka has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cierpka gets a clinch.
Cierpka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taheil looking to slow down the pace here.
Cierpka looking to stall.
Taheil jumps guard but Cierpka stands there with Taheil around his waist. Taheil gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Cierpka.
Cierpka lands a shoulder strike.
Taheil lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cierpka.
Cierpka breaks from the clinch.
Taheil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taheil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cierpka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cierpka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taheil tries to clinch up but Cierpka circles away and keeps his distance.
Cierpka throws a nice looking combination but Taheil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cierpka, right into the meat.
Taheil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cierpka.
Taheil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taheil fails to land with a series of punches.
Cierpka throws a left that rocks Taheil and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cierpka dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Taheil regain composure!
Taheil is rocked!
It looks like Julian Taheil has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taheil is trying to control Cierpka's posture but Cierpka avoids it.
Taheil is still in real trouble! Can Cierpka finish him?
Taheil tries to bench press Cierpka off him but Cierpka keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cierpka stands up.
Taheil seems to have recovered his senses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cierpka grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Taheil takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Cierpka cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Krystian Cierpka!
A very excited looking Krystian Cierpka 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Work Hard, Play Hard. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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37
178 lbs
28 - 19 - 0 |
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28
177 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao misses the shot to the body.
Bowman looks for a takedown but Brandao sprawls well.
Bowman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brandao is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brandao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Tom Bowman has been cut.
Bowman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandao.
Bowman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jose Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao misses with a body shot.
Bowman throws out a counter right but Brandao avoids it with no problem.
Brandao avoids a kick to the body.
Brandao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandao lands the left hand.
Bowman is rocked!
Brandao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bowman is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandao finish him?
Brandao is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Bowman hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Brandao!
In his post fight interview, Jose Brandao 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
280 lbs
29 - 21 - 0 |
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36
248 lbs
32 - 25 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freddie Fiddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Fiddler.
Fiddler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Fenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fenix ducks right into an uppercut from Fiddler.
Fiddler takes a swing at Fenix's ribcage but misses.
Fiddler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenix manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Fenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fiddler throws a body punch but Fenix moves out of range.
Fiddler misses the jab.
Fenix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fiddler looks to throw the jab but Fenix is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix cracks Fiddler with an open hand slap.
Fenix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fenix fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fiddler to the ground. Fenix is now in Fiddler's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiddler wants to stand and escape but Fenix is having none of it.
Fiddler has momentary wrist control but Fenix slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiddler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiddler 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.
Fiddler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fenix.
Fiddler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiddler trying to keep a closed guard but Fenix is proving a slippery customer.
Fenix throwing strikes from guard but Fiddler blocks nicely.
Fenix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fiddler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fenix throws a big right hand that misses.
Fiddler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fenix landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Fiddler keeping full guard, as Fenix tries to pass.
Fenix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fenix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fiddler's head.
Fenix advances to half guard.
Fenix wants to control but Fiddler is keeping him busy.
Fiddler keeping hold of Fenix's head, controlling as best he can.
Fenix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fiddler defending well though.
Ground and pound from Fenix.
Fenix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler is looking to improve his position.
Fenix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fenix trying to control the action but Fiddler is working from the bottom.
Fenix is nestled in close to Fiddler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fenix is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fiddler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fenix.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenix is looking to take a break and control but Fiddler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fenix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fiddler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fenix throwing shots but Fiddler is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler tries to get to full guard but Fenix has control of the leg.
Fenix thows a huge punch but Fiddler dodges it nicely.
Fenix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fenix lands a nice short elbow.
Fenix not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fiddler tries to roll over but Fenix keeps him under control.
Fiddler controlling the position for now.
Fenix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiddler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fenix.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fenix scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Fenix dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fiddler throws a sloppy head kick and Fenix moves out of range easily.
Fenix slips under a jab.
A low kick from Fenix is predictable there
letting Fiddler counter with a right hand.
Fiddler moves out of range as Fenix strikes.
Fenix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fiddler's head.
Fenix misses with a wild body shot.
Fenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Fiddler misses.
Fenix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiddler defends it well.
Freddie Fiddler is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiddler lands a jab to the nose.
Fiddler misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddler cracks Fenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fiddler misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Fenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fiddler throws a right hand that Fenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Fenix also avoids with ease.
Fenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fiddler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fiddler misses with a body punch
and Fenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fenix avoids a kick to the body.
Fiddler lands an overhand right.
Fiddler lands a glancing blow to the side of Fenix's head.
Fenix looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fiddler has one foot on Fenix's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiddler throws a sloppy head kick and Fenix moves out of range easily.
Fiddler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Fiddler throws a sloppy head kick and Fenix moves out of range easily.
Fenix scores with the left hand. Fiddler knows he should have avoided that one.
Fiddler throws a sloppy head kick
and Fenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix blocks a jab.
Fiddler throws a looping overhand right but Fenix ducks down to avoid it.
Fenix shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fenix connects with a looping right hand.
Freddie Fiddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fenix connects with a body shot that sends Fiddler's belly button to the back.
Fenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiddler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fenix defending well as Fiddler loads up on a big left hand.
Fiddler misses with a head kick.
Fiddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Fenix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fenix scores with a jab to the body.
Fenix slips a straight right by Fiddler.
Fiddler throws a lazy uppercut
and Fenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fenix avoids the body shot from Fiddler.
Fenix let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler misses with a straight left.
Fiddler drops his hands momentarily and Fenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fiddler looks to land a right hand but Fenix moved out of range.
Nice body kick there by Fenix.
Fenix misses with a takedown attempt - Fiddler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A clash of legs there as Fenix blocks the low kick.
Fenix pushes Fiddler away with a front kick.
Fenix slips under a jab from Fiddler.
Fenix gets the takedown into side control.
Fiddler is looking for a sweep.
Fenix working the body and head with strikes.
Fiddler parries the strikes from Fenix easily there. Fenix is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fiddler to escape.
Fiddler is trying to buck Fenix off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler tries to buck Fenix off but Fenix is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fenix is working Fiddler over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fiddler dodges the ground and pound from Fenix.
Fiddler is not content to let Fenix control the position.
Fenix working away.
Fenix working the strikes but Fiddler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fenix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fiddler's head.
Fenix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fiddler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fenix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Fenix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fiddler lands with a kick to the temple. Fenix shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fenix slips a jab from Fiddler.
Freddie Fiddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenix throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Fenix.
Fenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fiddler.
Fiddler misses with a right hand
and Fenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiddler swings widly with a right hand
and Fenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fiddler misses with a left hand
and Fenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Fenix. That snapped Fiddler's head back.
Fenix takes a swing at Fiddler's ribcage but misses.
Fenix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fiddler tries to avoid it but Fenix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fiddler to the ground. Fiddler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fiddler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fiddler misses with a jab to the body
and Fenix counters with a series of strikes. Fiddler will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiddler throws a leg kick
and Fenix counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fenix staying out of range there.
Fiddler throws a body shot but no joy.
Fenix loads up on a big right hand but Fiddler slips the punch.
Fiddler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Fiddler throws a shot from downtown. Fenix moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Fenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fiddler!
Nice takedown defense from Fiddler. No joy for Fenix on that attempt.
Fenix lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fiddler swings widly with a right hand
and Fenix counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fenix. Fiddler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiddler misses with a shot to the body
and Fenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freddie Fiddler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fenix counters with a straight right hand.
Fenix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fiddler!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiddler is looking to reverse the position.
Fenix looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fiddler is avoiding damage well.
Fenix scoring with punches and elbows.
Fenix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fenix works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fiddler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fenix's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fenix looks to land a strike but Fiddler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fenix postures up.
Marcus Fenix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fenix won't allow Fiddler to sweep him here.
Fiddler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fenix 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.
Fiddler looking to control.
Fenix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fenix stopping the sweep attempt from Fiddler.
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.
Fenix stays in close to Fiddler's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fenix's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fiddler throws a nice looking combination but Fenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fiddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiddler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fiddler throws a poor cross that misses
and Fenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fenix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fiddler manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fiddler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fiddler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fenix blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Fenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fenix 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Fenix!
Marcus Fenix took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kame Sennin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kame Sennin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
140 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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20
135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kame Sennin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sun Wukong!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sennin tries a low kick but Wukong avoids it.
Sennin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wukong looks to land a right hand but Sennin moved out of range.
Wukong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wukong looks to land a body kick but Sennin moved away.
Wukong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sennin.
Sennin pushes Wukong up against the cage in a clinch.
Sennin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wukong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sennin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sennin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Sennin.
Sennin lands with a short shot to the head.
Sennin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wukong takes a shot to the head.
Wukong is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sennin lands with a light punch inside.
Wukong is still on wobbly legs! Can Sennin finish him?
Sennin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wukong seems to have recovered his senses.
Wukong tries a head kick but it misses.
Sennin moves into the clinch successfully.
Sennin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sennin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sennin lands a left hand.
Sennin stalling the fight.
Sennin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sennin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sennin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sennin pushes Wukong up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sennin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wukong or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sennin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sennin catches Wukong with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Wukong forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kame Sennin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiu Petrescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
179 lbs
25 - 6 - 0 |
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26
196 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takeshi Naoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergiu Petrescu!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Petrescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrescu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Naoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrescu dips to his left and cracks Naoki with an uppercut!
Petrescu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Naoki throws a hook but Petrescu avoids it easily.
Naoki slips under a jab from Petrescu.
Naoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrescu manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Naoki as he connects with a hook.
Naoki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Petrescu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Naoki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Naoki connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Naoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Naoki misses the shot to the body.
Naoki misses with a leg kick
and Petrescu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki throws a hook but Petrescu blocks it.
Naoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naoki missing with a left hand there. Petrescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrescu works Naoki's body with a nice hook.
Naoki motions for Petrescu to come forward. Naoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrescu tries to clinch up.
Petrescu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Naoki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrescu is looking to clinch but Naoki is avoiding it.
Naoki lands a high kick!
Petrescu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Naoki momentarily.
Petrescu thumps Naoki with a low kick.
Petrescu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Naoki rather than just go for the knockout.
Naoki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Naoki throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Petrescu finds it's way through Naoki's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naoki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Naoki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Naoki dips to his left and cracks Petrescu with an uppercut!
Naoki misses with an uppercut
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Naoki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrescu lands a body shot.
Petrescu moves out of range of the strikes.
Naoki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrescu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petrescu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petrescu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Naoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naoki wants to get back to striking at distance but Petrescu won't allow it.
Naoki is trying to break the clinch but Petrescu has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands.
Naoki looking for a takedown.
Naoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Naoki.
Petrescu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Petrescu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Naoki uses from the top position.
Naoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrescu working a defensive guard here.
Naoki throwing strikes from guard but Petrescu blocks nicely.
Naoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naoki postures up in Petrescu's guard and throws a big left but Petrescu blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrescu 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.
Petrescu controls Naoki momentarily but Naoki frees himself.
Petrescu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrescu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naoki manages to get himself to full guard.
Naoki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petrescu wants to control from the top but Naoki keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergiu Petrescu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Naoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Petrescu as he checks the leg kick.
Petrescu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrescu slips under a jab.
Naoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrescu.
Naoki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petrescu connects with a crisp jab.
Naoki throws a lazy right hand but Petrescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Naoki lands an overhand right.
Naoki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takeshi Naoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Naoki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Naoki throws a front kick aimed at Petrescu's knee but Petrescu avoids it well.
Petrescu slaps away a takedown attempt from Naoki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrescu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrescu is fending him off so far but Naoki persists. Nope, Petrescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrescu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Naoki in his tracks.
Naoki throws a hook but Petrescu blocks it.
Naoki throws a leg kick that misses.
Naoki throws a shot to the body.
Naoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Naoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrescu wants to land a leg kick but Naoki is out of range.
Naoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrescu cracks the inside of Naoki's front leg.
Petrescu misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Naoki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu blocks a leg kick.
Takeshi Naoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naoki throws an overhand right that lands on Petrescu's shoulder, as Petrescu tries to avoid the shot.
Naoki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrescu wants to control but Naoki is keeping busy.
Petrescu wants to get back to full guard.
Petrescu trying to control but Naoki postures up.
Petrescu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naoki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Naoki working over Petrescu with some ground and pound. Petrescu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Naoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrescu defending well though.
Petrescu is looking to control Naoki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrescu avoid being mounted?
Petrescu tries to roll over but Naoki keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naoki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Naoki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Petrescu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naoki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Naoki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Petrescu to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrescu keeping moving, preventing Naoki from controlling successfully.
Naoki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Naoki stands up over Petrescu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Naoki postures up and lands a big shot to Petrescu's brow.
Naoki 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.
Petrescu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Naoki stacks Petrescu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Naoki!
Petrescu can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrescu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petrescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Naoki misses with a straight left.
Naoki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrescu avoids it really well and circles away.
Naoki misses with a low kick as Petrescu jumps back.
Petrescu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Naoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu scores with the left hand. Naoki knows he should have avoided that one.
Naoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrescu.
Petrescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Naoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrescu missing with a left hand there. Naoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
Petrescu throws out a counter right but Naoki avoids it with no problem.
Petrescu misses with a wild body shot.
Naoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrescu throws out the jab.
Petrescu misses the shot to the body.
Naoki connects with the punch.
Naoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Naoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Naoki.
Some wild striking there from Naoki.
Petrescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naoki. Naoki obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu misses with a wild body shot.
Naoki lands with a straight right. Petrescu didn't see that one coming.
Petrescu blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naoki.
Petrescu throws a head kick but Naoki moves out of range.
Naoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrescu misses with a hook
and Naoki counters with a series of strikes. Petrescu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Naoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naoki darts in looking for a takedown but Petrescu gets double underhooks and turns Naoki into the cage.
Naoki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrescu throws a big shot that misses.
Naoki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Naoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrescu lands a nice hook to Naoki's body. Naoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki thuds a left hand into Petrescu's body.
Petrescu avoids the head kick by Naoki.
Sergiu Petrescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Naoki misses
and Petrescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrescu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naoki loads up on a big right hand but Petrescu slips the punch.
Naoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrescu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Naoki missing with a left hand there. Petrescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrescu. That's going to slow Naoki down.
Naoki cracks Petrescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrescu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Naoki checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Petrescu blocks the low kick.
Petrescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrescu.
Nice sprawl there from Petrescu as Naoki shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Naoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naoki avoids the body shot from Petrescu.
Naoki dives in and grabs Petrescu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrescu pushes down on Naoki's head and hops out.
Naoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrescu! But no joy.
Petrescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Naoki should have avoided that one.
Naoki misses with a few strikes there.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrescu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrescu misses with an uppercut. Naoki saw that one coming.
Petrescu lunges at Naoki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Naoki's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergiu Petrescu.
I think Petrescu 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergiu Petrescu!
Sergiu Petrescu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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