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Destiny 166: Tucker vs Margera PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takem Downem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy has chosen Boondocks Theme Song as his entrance music. Bruce Leeroy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Great wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takem Downem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 34 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeroy misses with a right hand
and Downem decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leeroy's guard.
Downem won't allow Leeroy to sweep him here.
Downem stands up from Leeroy's guard - Downem perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leeroy, right into the meat.
Bruce Leeroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downem takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
Downem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leeroy cracks Downem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leeroy throws a hook to the side of Downem's head but Downem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leeroy stuns Downem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leeroy drops Downem with a naaaaasty hook - Downem is in real trouble here! Leeroy dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Leeroy!
Bruce Leeroy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Firebird Designs logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Therion - Sitra Ahra. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
15 - 22 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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World class MT
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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
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White fails with a takedown attempt.
White misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
White gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
White tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slips a straight right by White.
Smith tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Left hook, right uppercut from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith misses the jab.
White shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
White not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
White with a nice head shot there.
Smith pulls White in to control the position.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White preventing the sweep.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bonsai Club MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith pulls White in close to his closed guard and prevents White from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith cracks White with a good jab.
White moves into the clinch.
White tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
White lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White avoids the head kick by Smith.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White throws a left that rocks Smith and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! White dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Smith regain composure!
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for White! That's hurt Smith! Will he recover? White fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter White!
During a confident post fight interview, Walter White thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiko Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keiko Lynn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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35 - 27 - 0 |
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187 lbs
25 - 22 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
35 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Bosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiko Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bosh misses with a lunging right hand
and Lynn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bosh throws a hook but Lynn avoids it easily.
It seemed like Lynn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bosh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lynn counters by clinching up.
Lynn is trying to break the clinch but Bosh is controlling him.
Lynn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bosh breaks the clinch.
Lynn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosh.
Lynn misses with a leg kick.
Bosh cracks a nice hook into Lynn's ribs.
Chris Bosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosh missing with a left hand there. Lynn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bosh misses with a looping right.
Bosh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lynn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bosh thinking.
Bosh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lynn on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lynn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bosh momentarily.
Lynn ducks under a wild hook from Bosh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosh misses with a takedown attempt
and Bosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bosh swings widly with a right hand
and Lynn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lynn throws a leg kick which misses Bosh's front leg but catches the back leg as Bosh tries to avoid it.
Lynn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bosh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bosh fails with the takedown
and Lynn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bosh is rocked!
Lynn is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Bosh flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bosh is out cold! Lynn holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keiko Lynn!
During a confident post fight interview, Keiko Lynn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temitope Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by TNT. Temitope Obama will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
29 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Temitope Obama!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Obama blocks a head kick by Washington.
Washington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Obama does no damage.
Washington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Obama. Those never looked like landing.
Washington with a hook.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Washington checks the leg kick.
Washington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obama cracks Washington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Washington drives through with a takedown into Obama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Obama is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Washington presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Obama.
Washington leaning against his opponent.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Obama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washington.
Obama looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Washington gets tackled into the cage by Obama. Obama maintains the clinch.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Washington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Obama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Obama is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Obama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Obama misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama throws a head kick that misses
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obama tries a low kick but Washington avoids it.
Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temitope Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Washington to score with a decent uppercut.
Obama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Obama takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Temitope Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Obama sprawls well initially but Washington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Obama trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Washington manages to pass to mount!
Washington is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Obama can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Obama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Obama tries to hold on but Washington postures up.
Obama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Washington looking for a guillotine from mount but Obama is having none of it.
Obama is bucking up trying to escape but Washington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Washington raining down shots from the mount!
Obama is working to get back to half guard.
Washington with the ground and pound from mount.
Obama working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama just holding on.
Washington trying to control but Obama is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Obama wants to control but Washington is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Obama really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Obama wants to control but Washington is having none of it.
Obama takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington with a couple of short strikes.
Washington lands a big shot there that rocks Obama but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama is working to get back to half guard.
Washington avoids the attempt from Obama to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Washington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Obama!
Obama is trying to get back to half guard.
Obama is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Obama tries to improve position but can't.
Obama can't do much from the bottom here.
Washington scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Washington's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Washington trying to control the position but Obama is working away.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?
Washington lands a decent elbow from side control.
Obama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Washington wants to control but Obama is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Washington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Washington is putting a hurting on Obama here, landing some big shots from side control.
Obama is not content to let Washington control the position.
Washington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Obama gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Washington is thwarting Obama's attempts to control the position.
Washington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Obama looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.
Obama wants to control but Washington is keeping busy.
Samuel Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Washington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Obama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Washington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Obama looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama is looking to cinch up a triangle. Washington throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Obama's body to avoid the submission. Obama has instead reached around Washington's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Obama arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Temitope Obama!
A victorious Temitope Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Beijer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Pouncey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beijer comes to the cage accompanied by David hasselhoff - Looking for freedome. This should be fireworks!
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Beijer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Pouncey!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beijer tries to bum rush Pouncey with a series of wild strikes but Pouncey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pouncey lands a slapping body shot.
Pouncey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beijer has time to react.
Pouncey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pouncey scores with a jab to the head.
Beijer just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Pouncey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beijer doesn't seem phased though.
Beijer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beijer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beijer drives through and clinches with Pouncey against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beijer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pouncey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pouncey scores with a shot to the side of Beijer's head.
Beijer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pouncey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pouncey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beijer swings wildly with an uppercut but Pouncey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beijer scores with a shot to the side of Pouncey's head.
Pouncey takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouncey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beijer has Pouncey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pouncey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pouncey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beijer misses with some punches.
Pouncey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beijer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pouncey backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beijer.
Pouncey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beijer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Beijer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pouncey checks a low kick from Beijer.
Beijer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pouncey works Beijer's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Pouncey misses.
And Beijer counters with a quick kick to the body but Pouncey blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Beijer lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beijer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pouncey. That did some damage!
Beijer clinches up with Pouncey and pushes him back against the cage.
Beijer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pouncey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Beijer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pouncey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pouncey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beijer tried to counter with a leg kick but Pouncey avoided it.
Beijer ducks under a wild hook from Pouncey.
Beijer misses with a straight left.
Pouncey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pouncey scores with a nice head shot.
Beijer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pouncey avoids the head kick by Beijer.
Beijer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beijer or perhaps it was just good defense by Pouncey, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beijer lands a jab to the nose.
Beijer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beijer shoots for a double leg takedown but Pouncey sprawls well. He's pushed Beijer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Pouncey misses.
Beijer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Pouncey misses.
Pouncey tries to bum rush Beijer with a series of wild strikes but Beijer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Pouncey misses the target.
Pouncey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beijer throws a push kick but Pouncey slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Beijer.
Pouncey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beijer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beijer shoots in but Pouncey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pouncey slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beijer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beijer takes one to the side of the head.
Beijer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beijer gets caught flat footed, as Pouncey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pouncey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pouncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Beijer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouncey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pouncey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beijer is keeping the position for now.
Pouncey keeps trying to improve his position.
Pouncey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Pouncey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pouncey cracks Beijer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beijer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pouncey was well out of range. Poor timing from Beijer.
Pouncey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pouncey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beijer is looking to clinch but Pouncey is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Beijer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beijer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pouncey on the side of the head.
Beijer moves out of range as Pouncey strikes.
Pouncey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pouncey throws a hook but Beijer avoids it easily.
Beijer throws a quick counter head kick but Pouncey was just out of range.
Pouncey misses with a wild body shot.
Pouncey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beijer momentarily.
Pouncey lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Hans Beijer has been cut.
Pouncey is looking to score with low kicks.
Pouncey moves out of range as Beijer throws a body kick.
Pouncey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beijer. Pouncey shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pouncey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beijer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pouncey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Beijer.
Pouncey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beijer is controlling Pouncey's position as best he can from this difficult position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pouncey working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pouncey. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pouncey is nestled in close to Beijer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beijer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beijer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pouncey's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beijer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beijer throws a big right hand that misses.
Beijer throws a strike but Pouncey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beijer pulls Pouncey in to control the position.
Pouncey looking to pass the guard.
Beijer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pouncey.
Beijer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pouncey manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beijer stopping the sweep attempt from Pouncey.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beijer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pouncey pulls Beijer in close to his closed guard and prevents Beijer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beijer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beijer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pouncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beijer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pouncey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beijer controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pouncey is trying to keep Beijer in close.
Pouncey keeping moving, preventing Beijer from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beijer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pouncey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pouncey throws a big shot that misses.
Pouncey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beijer is out of range and Pouncey settles back down.
Beijer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beijer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pouncey.
Kelvin Pouncey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pouncey tried to score with a low kick but Beijer checks it.
Beijer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pouncey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kelvin Pouncey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hans Beijer's cut.
That's time! Beijer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Beijer leaves Pouncey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beijer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Beijer.
It looks like Kelvin Pouncey has been cut.
Pouncey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beijer throws out a loose jab but Pouncey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beijer shoots in but Pouncey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pouncey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pouncey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouncey avoids the head kick by Beijer.
Beijer looks for the body kick but Pouncey saw that one coming.
Beijer just misses with a punch to the body.
Pouncey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beijer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pouncey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beijer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Pouncey misses the target.
Beijer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pouncey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beijer slips a jab from Pouncey.
A big right from Beijer misses.
Pouncey avoids the body shot from Beijer.
Beijer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pouncey avoids the body shot from Beijer.
Beijer avoids the body shot from Pouncey.
Pouncey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beijer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beijer moves forwards but Pouncey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Beijer.
Pouncey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy left from Beijer finds it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Beijer. No joy for Pouncey on that attempt.
Hans Beijer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Pouncey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beijer connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beijer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pouncey on the side of the head.
Beijer swings widly with a right hand
and Pouncey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beijer is trying to maintain the position but Pouncey is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pouncey connects with a nice short shot to Beijer's temple.
Beijer tries to roll over but Pouncey keeps him under control.
Pouncey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beijer defending well though.
Beijer is staying active underneath Pouncey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pouncey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beijer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beijer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pouncey.
Pouncey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hans Beijer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pouncey wants to free his trapped foot but Beijer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pouncey looks to throw the jab but Beijer is out of range.
Beijer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pouncey connects with a solid leg kick.
Pouncey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beijer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beijer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pouncey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beijer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pouncey.
Kelvin Pouncey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beijer misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Beijer misses the target.
Pouncey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pouncey fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Pouncey.
Beijer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pouncey feints the counter takedown.
Pouncey misses with a two punch combination.
Pouncey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pouncey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kelvin Pouncey.
I've got Pouncey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Pouncey!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kelvin Pouncey waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Ballzonya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mingi Tyyp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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40
178 lbs
27 - 25 - 0 |
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32
185 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Ballzonya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mingi Tyyp!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyyp wants to slow Ballzonya down by chopping away at his legs.
Tyyp throws out a powerful jab.
Tyyp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyyp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballzonya misses with a combination
and Tyyp counters with a straight right hand.
Tyyp cracks the inside of Ballzonya's front leg.
Ballzonya takes one on the button.
Tyyp throws a push kick but Ballzonya slaps the foot to one side.
Nice straight punches there by Tyyp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyyp.
Tyyp has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ballzonya is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tyyp drops his hands momentarily and Ballzonya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Nice jab there from Ballzonya.
Tyyp throws a head kick but Ballzonya moves out of range.
Tyyp throws the kick towards the body but Ballzonya avoids it.
Mingi Tyyp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyyp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyyp throws a sloppy head kick
and Ballzonya counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyyp staying out of range there.
Ballzonya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyyp.
Ballzonya misses with an uppercut. Tyyp saw that one coming.
Tyyp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ballzonya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ballzonya blocks a head kick by Tyyp.
Ballzonya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ballzonya clobbers Tyyp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ballzonya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Ballzonya as he checks the leg kick.
Tyyp looks to land a right hand but Ballzonya moved out of range.
Ballzonya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ballzonya blocks the body kick.
Tyyp cracks Ballzonya with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyyp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tyyp lands a jab to Ballzonya's midsection.
Tyyp slips a straight right by Ballzonya.
Tyyp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp misses with a body punch
letting Ballzonya counter with a right hand.
Ballzonya throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyyp wants to clinch but Ballzonya slips to the side
enabling Ballzonya to counter with a crisp jab.
Ballzonya throws a nice looking combination but Tyyp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyyp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ballzonya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tyyp swings for the body but Ballzonya moves out of range.
Ballzonya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyyp.
Tyyp throws a looping overhand right but Ballzonya ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Ballzonya was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tyyp misses with a low kick.
Tyyp throws a leg kick but Ballzonya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyyp doesn't manage to clinch there - Ballzonya circles away.
Tyyp throws a head kick but Ballzonya moves out of range.
Tyyp misses with a body shot.
Tyyp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp tries a low kick but Ballzonya avoids it.
Tyyp throws a sloppy head kick and Ballzonya moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyyp.
Ballzonya does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ballzonya keeps Tyyp at a distance using the push kick.
Tyyp throws an overhand right that lands on Ballzonya's shoulder, as Ballzonya tries to avoid the shot.
Tyyp looks to land a right hand but Ballzonya moved out of range.
It looked like Ballzonya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ballzonya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ballzonya. Tyyp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ballzonya throws out a loose jab but Tyyp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Ballzonya.
Good shot there by Tyyp.
Ballzonya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Decent striking displayed by Ballzonya there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyyp lands with a hook. Ballzonya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ballzonya checks a leg kick.
Tyyp jabs Ballzonya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyyp slips a jab from Ballzonya.
Tyyp throws a sloppy head kick and Ballzonya moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ballzonya misses its target.
Ballzonya throws a hook but Tyyp avoids it easily.
Tyyp tries to clinch but Ballzonya is having none of it.
Ballzonya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ballzonya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyyp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ballzonya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyyp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ballzonya.
Tyyp loads up on a big right hand but Ballzonya slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mingi Tyyp 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.
Tyyp pushes Ballzonya up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballzonya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyyp wants to clinch but Ballzonya slips to the side
and Ballzonya counters with a right hand to the body.
Tyyp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballzonya.
Tyyp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballzonya moves away.
Tyyp avoids a kick to the body.
Ballzonya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ballzonya has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ballzonya misses with a hook.
Tyyp throws a leg kick
enabling Ballzonya to counter with a crisp jab.
Ballzonya closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyyp misses the body punch
and Ballzonya counters with an outside leg kick.
Tyyp misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyyp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ballzonya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ballzonya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyyp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyyp throws a leg kick
and Ballzonya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyyp misses with a right hand
and Ballzonya counters with a three punch combo that has Tyyp backing up. Tyyp nods at Ballzonya to acknowledge the strikes.
Harry Ballzonya is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyyp throws a nice looking combination but Ballzonya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Tyyp misses its intended target.
Tyyp misses with a shot to the body
and Ballzonya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ballzonya avoids the head kick by Tyyp.
Tyyp moves in looking to clinch but Ballzonya pushes him off.
Tyyp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ballzonya misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyyp! But no joy.
Ballzonya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyyp throws a front kick aimed at Ballzonya's knee but Ballzonya avoids it well.
Ballzonya lands with a nice body punch.
Tyyp tries to clinch
and Ballzonya counters with a three punch combo that has Tyyp backing up. Tyyp nods at Ballzonya to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Ballzonya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ballzonya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyyp wants to clinch up but Ballzonya keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Ballzonya tenderised Tyyp's leg. Tyyp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyyp throws a nice looking combination but Ballzonya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyyp clinches with his opponent.
Ballzonya is working Tyyp over against the cage.
Ballzonya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyyp backwards.
Tyyp missing with knees to the body.
Tyyp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ballzonya's elbow.
Tyyp tries a body shot but Ballzonya blocks it.
Tyyp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ballzonya's elbow.
Ballzonya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ballzonya just leaning against Tyyp, taking a breather.
Tyyp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyyp blocks a body shot from Ballzonya.
Tyyp throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballzonya controls his hands.
Ballzonya swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyyp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Tyyp.
Tyyp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ballzonya slowing the pace effectively.
Ballzonya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyyp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyyp throws a hook to the side of Ballzonya's head but Ballzonya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ballzonya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tyyp misses with a body shot.
Tyyp slips a straight right by Ballzonya.
Despite the aggression on Tyyp's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tyyp misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Tyyp finds it's way through Ballzonya's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Ballzonya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyyp throws the left hand but Ballzonya avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tyyp swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyyp throws a jab when Ballzonya was well out of range.
Tyyp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyyp scores with a kick to the body.
Ballzonya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyyp.
Tyyp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ballzonya counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyyp swings for the body but Ballzonya moves out of range.
Tyyp scores with a head kick.
Ballzonya clobbers Tyyp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Tyyp is predictable there
and Ballzonya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyyp keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyyp motions for Ballzonya to come forward. Tyyp throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Ballzonya dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tyyp misses with a head kick.
Ballzonya dips to his left and cracks Tyyp with an uppercut!
Tyyp throws a sloppy head kick and Ballzonya moves out of range easily.
Tyyp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ballzonya.
Tyyp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ballzonya was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyyp.
Ballzonya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyyp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballzonya moves away.
Tyyp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ballzonya catches Tyyp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ballzonya swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyyp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya connects with a looping right hand.
Tyyp fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyyp looks to score with a jab to the body but Ballzonya is just out of range.
Ballzonya throwing a counter right hand but Tyyp manages to avoid it.
A combination from Ballzonya does no damage.
Ballzonya scores with a kick to the body.
Ballzonya misses with a looping right.
Ballzonya connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Ballzonya.
Ballzonya looks to throw the jab but Tyyp is out of range.
Ballzonya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyyp.
Tyyp looks to land a combination but Ballzonya avoids it well.
Tyyp misses with a wild body shot.
Ballzonya connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyyp connects with a body shot that sends Ballzonya's belly button to the back.
Ballzonya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tyyp misses with a body shot.
Ballzonya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyyp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ballzonya at a distance.
A punch combination from Tyyp misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyyp misses the target.
Tyyp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballzonya.
Tyyp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyyp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Ballzonya blocks the low kick.
Ballzonya throwing a counter right hand but Tyyp manages to avoid it.
Ballzonya moves out of range of the strikes.
Ballzonya drops his hands momentarily and Tyyp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyyp throws a chopping leg kick but Ballzonya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya walks into a stiff left hand from Tyyp.
Tyyp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ballzonya finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyyp's head.
Tyyp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ballzonya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyyp.
Tyyp lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyyp slips a straight right by Ballzonya.
Ballzonya misses with a wild body shot.
Ballzonya moves away from the strike by Tyyp.
Tyyp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ballzonya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyyp.
Ballzonya misses with a body shot.
Tyyp throws a leg kick but Ballzonya checks it.
Ballzonya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyyp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ballzonya scores with a jab.
Ballzonya swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyyp.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ballzonya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballzonya swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyyp.
Tyyp takes a swing at Ballzonya's ribcage but misses.
Tyyp darts in trying to clinch
letting Ballzonya counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Tyyp.
Tyyp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ballzonya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Ballzonya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ballzonya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Ballzonya!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Harry Ballzonya waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Mirowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirowski has chosen Mercy as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Karol Mirowski enters the cage!
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142 lbs
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141 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karol Mirowski!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mirowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coleman Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Coleman Jr tries to clinch up.
Coleman Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mirowski checks it well.
Karol Mirowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirowski lands a jab to the head.
Mirowski staying out of range there.
Mirowski throws a big shot that misses.
Coleman Jr defending well as Mirowski loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coleman Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mirowski sprawls and moves away.
Mirowski sizes up Coleman Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mirowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coleman Jr throws a jab when Mirowski was well out of range.
Coleman Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Mirowski throws a body punch but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
Mirowski thuds a left hand into Coleman Jr's body.
Mirowski throws an overhand right that lands on Coleman Jr's shoulder, as Coleman Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman Jr tries to score with a low kick but Mirowski moves his leg out of the way.
Coleman Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coleman Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Mirowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mirowski finds it's way through Coleman Jr's defenses.
Mirowski lands with an overhand left.
Coleman Jr loads up on a big right hand but Mirowski slips the punch.
Mirowski lands a jab to the nose.
Coleman Jr clinches with his opponent.
Coleman Jr blocking some punches.
Mirowski misses with the head strike.
Mirowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coleman Jr misses with the head strike.
Coleman Jr trying to stall but Mirowski improves his position.
Mirowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coleman Jr has hold of one of Mirowski's legs. Mirowski is fighting the takedown attempt but Coleman Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coleman Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman Jr throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr throwing strikes from guard but Mirowski blocks nicely.
Mirowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mirowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mirowski wants to sweep here but Coleman Jr controlling him for the moment.
Coleman Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Coleman Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coleman Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman Jr distracts Mirowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coleman Jr 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.
Coleman Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Mirowski.
Coleman Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Mirowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman Jr throws a strike but Mirowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Coleman Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Mirowski has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski is thwarting Coleman Jr's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coleman Jr managing to control the position.
Coleman Jr looking to control but Mirowski passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coleman Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karol Mirowski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mirowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mirowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman Jr.
Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr tries for a takedown but Mirowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coleman Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mirowski to the mat! Mirowski manages to get full guard.
Coleman Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coleman Jr postures up in Mirowski's guard and throws a big left but Mirowski blocks it.
Coleman Jr throws a strike but Mirowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Coleman Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mirowski content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mirowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Coleman Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Coleman Jr trying to control the position.
Coleman Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Mirowski to get to half guard.
Mark Coleman Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mirowski is thwarting Coleman Jr's attempts to control the position.
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.
Coleman Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Coleman Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mirowski is aware though and is defending well.
Coleman Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Coleman Jr has his foot on Mirowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mirowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Coleman Jr is pulling down on Mirowski's head to control his posture.
My spies in LOD: Contenders inform me that Mirowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mirowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr wants to sweep here but Mirowski controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coleman Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirowski.
Coleman Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mirowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coleman Jr is in Mirowski's guard.
Coleman Jr controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coleman Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Coleman Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of digs.
Coleman Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman Jr won't allow Mirowski to sweep him here.
Coleman Jr is in close to Mirowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coleman Jr passes into half guard.
Coleman Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirowski avoids a series of strikes thrown by Coleman Jr.
BOOM! Coleman Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman Jr dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Coleman Jr tries for a takedown but Mirowski circles away easily
and Mirowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mirowski looks to land a left hand but Coleman Jr moved out of range nicely.
Coleman Jr moves out of range as Mirowski strikes.
Mirowski cracks Coleman Jr with an open hand slap.
Coleman Jr throws the left hand but Mirowski avoids the punch easily.
Mirowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirowski misses the target.
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirowski lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Mirowski. No joy for Coleman Jr on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirowski swings for the body but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
Mirowski swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman Jr. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karol Mirowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coleman Jr misses with a body punch
and Mirowski counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coleman Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Mirowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mirowski tried to score with a low kick but Coleman Jr checks it.
Coleman Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirowski.
Coleman Jr tries to clinch but Mirowski is having none of it.
Coleman Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coleman Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Coleman Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mirowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Coleman Jr's head.
Coleman Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coleman Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Mirowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coleman Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Mirowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirowski lands with a cross.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a double leg but Mirowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A leg kick checked by Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirowski. Coleman Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coleman Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mirowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mirowski throws a jab when Coleman Jr was well out of range.
Coleman Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Mirowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coleman Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coleman Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Coleman Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman Jr is trying to control. Mirowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coleman Jr thows a huge punch but Mirowski dodges it nicely.
Mirowski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Coleman Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr trying to control but Mirowski is working from the bottom.
Coleman Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Mirowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coleman Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mirowski keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Coleman Jr throws an elbow that misses. Mirowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman Jr's guard. Nice move by Mirowski!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr looking for a guillotine here but Mirowski defends easily.
Coleman Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mirowski is one step ahead there.
Coleman Jr looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Mirowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mirowski 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krug Barishkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Raban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barishkov comes to the cage accompanied by Angel of Death - Slayer. James Raban has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Krug Barishkov'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
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krug Barishkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Raban!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raban misses with a series of wild punches.
Barishkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raban fails with the takedown
and Barishkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raban takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Krug Barishkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barishkov misses with a leg kick.
Barishkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raban.
Raban is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barishkov throws a leg kick that misses.
And Raban tries to counter it with a takedown but Barishkov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raban throws a hook to the side of Barishkov's head but Barishkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barishkov works Raban's body with a nice hook.
Raban takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Barishkov misses.
Barishkov misses with a wild body shot.
Barishkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Raban.
Barishkov loads up on a big right hand but Raban slips the punch.
We've been told by Barishkov's head coaches at Hugs & Kisses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raban lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Barishkov.
Barishkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barishkov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Raban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Barishkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been informed that Raban has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barishkov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barishkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raban.
No luck for Raban with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barishkov moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Raban.
Raban throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raban wants a takedown.
Krug Barishkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Raban.
Come on Raban - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Raban lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barishkov backwards.
Barishkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raban.
Raban misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raban tries to score a body lock takedown but Barishkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raban lands a hook that snaps the head of Barishkov backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Raban.
Raban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barishkov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raban creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Raban.
Raban working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barishkov is rocked!
Barishkov throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raban has Barishkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barishkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barishkov misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Raban.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raban creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Barishkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raban lands a left hand.
Raban connects with a knee right up the middle! Barishkov tumbles to the floor and Raban stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). James Raban!
James Raban tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Krug Barishkov was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't believe i didn't knock that cracker out'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Hillgrund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vamos. Harald Hillgrund has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miguel Lopez's chin.
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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
50 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Miguel Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harald Hillgrund!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hillgrund closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
Lopez throws a head kick but Hillgrund moves out of range.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Hillgrund.
A quick step to the side and Lopez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hillgrund lands a head kick. Lopez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body
and Hillgrund counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hillgrund drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lopez defends it well.
Lopez throws a body kick that misses
and Hillgrund makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hillgrund fails with a takedown attempt.
Hillgrund misses with a body shot.
Hillgrund digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hillgrund misses with a combination
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
Hillgrund throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hillgrund off to one side.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Hillgrund clinches with his opponent.
Hillgrund pushes Lopez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopez is trying to break free.
A short left from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hillgrund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hillgrund can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund digs a right hand underneath Lopez's ribcage. Lopez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Hillgrund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopez is trying to push Hillgrund away but Hillgrund has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hillgrund lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hillgrund tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hillgrund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hillgrund is defending well for now.
Hillgrund can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Hillgrund lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lopez or not.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hillgrund closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopez quickly recovers to half guard.
Hillgrund missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hillgrund is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hillgrund is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hillgrund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez is squirming around, avoiding Hillgrund's attempts to control the action.
Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Hillgrund has a good base and remains in mount.
Lopez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lopez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lopez gets back to half guard.
Lopez wants to control but Hillgrund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hillgrund lands with a punch from half guard.
Hillgrund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well.
Hillgrund gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Hillgrund shoots in.
As Hillgrund backs away, Lopez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harald Hillgrund.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hillgrund does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Hillgrund dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Hillgrund.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hillgrund counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lopez kicks Hillgrund off and gets back to his feet.
Hillgrund has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hillgrund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hillgrund lands with a kick to the temple. Lopez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hillgrund throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harald Hillgrund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hillgrund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hillgrund fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.
Hillgrund connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Lopez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund throws a head kick that misses.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Hillgrund scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Hillgrund sees coming a mile off.
Hillgrund wants to clinch.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Hillgrund misses with a takedown attempt
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hillgrund just misses with a punch to the body.
Hillgrund looks to clinch
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a combination
and Hillgrund counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lopez kicks Hillgrund off and gets back to his feet.
Lopez tests Hillgrund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hillgrund connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopez scrambles back to his feet.
Lopez scores with a sloppy right hand. Hillgrund should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hillgrund throws a sloppy head kick
and Lopez counters with a three punch combo that has Hillgrund backing up. Hillgrund nods at Lopez to acknowledge the strikes.
Hillgrund fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez gets tackled into the cage by Hillgrund. Hillgrund maintains the clinch.
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Hillgrund has his takedown stuffed
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lopez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Harald Hillgrund has been cut.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Hillgrund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hillgrund avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Hillgrund is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
It looks like Lopez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hillgrund shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lopez pushes Hillgrund off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Lopez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Lopez.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Hillgrund shakes it off.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Hillgrund's leg. Hillgrund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lopez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillgrund dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Hillgrund's head and hops out.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harald Hillgrund.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hillgrund is just out of range.
Hillgrund appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hillgrund will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez scores with a push kick.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Hillgrund's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Lopez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Hillgrund misses.
Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hillgrund throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hillgrund is in Lopez's guard.
Lopez pushes Hillgrund off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hillgrund gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Hillgrund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez cracks the inside of Hillgrund's front leg.
Miguel Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hillgrund is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Hillgrund ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a leg kick.
Hillgrund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hillgrund is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Hillgrund throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Hillgrund lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Hillgrund misses with a takedown
and Lopez counters with a big head kick but Hillgrund shrugs it off.
Lopez thuds his shin into the meat of Hillgrund's side.
Hillgrund is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout.
Hillgrund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hillgrund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Lopez!
Our winner, Miguel Lopez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Harald Hillgrund had this to say: 'This is a setback, but I will bounce back from it. my eyes are still set on that title, I'll get there, you'll see!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JJ Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera has chosen Clutch - The Regulator as his entrance music. 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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36
160 lbs
33 - 21 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Tucker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Margera throws a body shot but no joy.
Tucker looks to throw the jab but Margera is out of range.
Tucker instigates a clinch.
Tucker looking to throw knees to the head but Margera is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tucker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Margera misses with a punch on the inside.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
Margera stalling in the clinch but Tucker improves position.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Bam Margera has been cut.
Margera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.
Margera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Margera avoiding damage as Tucker throws knees to the body.
Tucker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Margera or not.
Margera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tucker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Margera.
Tucker blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Tucker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Margera or not.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tucker leaning against his opponent.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Tucker.
Margera manages to break the clinch.
Tucker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Margera. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Margera.
Tucker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tucker misses with a leg kick
and Margera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tucker sizes up Margera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've been told by Tucker's head coaches at LOD: Ground Zero that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tucker tries to clinch but Margera moves out of range.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Margera was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Margera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Margera jabs at Tucker's body.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Margera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tucker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Margera.
A countering left hand to the body from Margera misses.
Margera has Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Margera avoids it.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Margera.
Margera presses Tucker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Margera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera trying to stall but Tucker improves his position.
Tucker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tucker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Tucker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Margera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tucker blocks a body shot from Margera.
Margera just leaning against Tucker, taking a breather.
Tucker lands an elbow just above Margera 's eye.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tucker tries a knee to the head but Margera blocks it.
Tucker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Margera avoids it.
Tucker slows down the pace here.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera blocking some punches.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tucker lands a nice shot to the body.
Margera throws a sloppy head kick and Tucker moves out of range easily.
Tucker cracks Margera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tucker lands with an overhand left.
Margera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Margera.
Margera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Margera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tucker's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Margera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Margera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tucker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker connects with a knee to the head.
Margera working aggressively here.
Margera lands with a short shot to the head.
Tucker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Margera tries to throw a body punch but Tucker avoids it by throwing Margera back against the cage.
Tucker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Margera pushes Tucker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tucker misses with the head strike.
Tucker throws an elbow but it misses.
Margera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera lands a knee to the head.
It looks like JJ Tucker has been cut.
Tucker lands a body shot.
Tucker lands a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Margera lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
A short uppercut from Tucker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Margera as Tucker tries to tie him up.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Margera can do to turn this around?
Tucker trying to stall but Margera improves his position.
Tucker has Margera pressed against the cage.
Margera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Margera tries to circle away but Tucker has him pinned against the cage.
Margera has Tucker pressed against the cage.
Margera stalling in the clinch but Tucker improves position.
Tucker slowing the pace effectively.
Margera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Margera.
Margera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker misses with a knee strike.
Margera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tucker is defending well for now.
Margera lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tucker.
Margera breaks the clinch.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch but Margera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Margera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tucker with a body shot.
Tucker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Margera checks it well.
Tucker throws out a loose jab but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margera throws a leg kick
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Margera missing with a left hand there. Tucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Margera.
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!
Margera keeps the fight on the outside.
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tucker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker misses with an uppercut.
Margera feints a counter leg kick.
Tucker throws a right hand that misses
and Margera counters with a nice body shot.
Margera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tucker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tucker moves out of range of the body kick.
Margera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tucker at a distance.
Margera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tucker with a nice cross.
Tucker darts in and clinches Margera up against the cage.
Tucker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Tucker missing with knees to the body.
Tucker avoids a wild elbow strike from Margera.
Margera scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera is trying to break the clinch but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.
Margera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Margera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tucker gets a clinch.
JJ Tucker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike.
Margera misses with the head strike.
Margera throws an elbow that misses.
Tucker lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker lands with a short shot to the head.
Margera has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Margera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Margera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tucker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Margera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Margera lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that JJ Tucker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Margera swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tucker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Margera lands with a good body shot.
JJ Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Margera does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Margera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Margera swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Margera lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tucker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera throws a leg kick but Tucker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot by Tucker.
Good shot there by Margera.
Tucker throws out a leg kick but Margera moves out of range and Tucker only half commits.
Tucker connects with a leg kick. Margera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tucker has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Margera.
Margera throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Margera throws the kick towards the body but Tucker avoids it.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Margera moves out of range.
Margera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tucker.
Margera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tucker throws out a loose jab but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Tucker.
Tucker connects with a single shot there.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Tucker.
Margera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Margera ducks down to avoid it.
Margera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker darts in trying to clinch
and Margera counters with a stiff right hand.
Tucker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Margera momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Margera, as that shot connected.
Tucker is rocked!
Margera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Margera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tucker seems to have got his legs back now.
Margera tries to clinch but Tucker is having none of it.
Tucker connects with a body shot.
Tucker connects with a solid leg kick.
Tucker moves out of range of the leg kick from Margera.
Bam Margera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tucker swings widly with a right hand
and Margera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tucker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker misses with an uppercut.
Margera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tucker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tucker misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tucker.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tucker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Margera looks to land a body kick but Tucker moved away.
Margera fakes the leg kick and cracks Tucker in the body.
A left lands for Tucker.
Tucker instigates a clinch.
Margera throws an elbow that misses.
Tucker cracks Margera with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Tucker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Tucker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Margera's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera misses with a knee strike.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Margera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker lands with a light punch inside.
Tucker crunches a lovely knee into Margera's ribcage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tucker lands a hook that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Margera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Margera misses with a body punch.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike.
Tucker lands with a right to the head.
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Tucker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Margera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Tucker clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tucker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tucker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Margera.
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Margera.
Margera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuckers head.
Margera working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tucker scores a nice knee to the body.
Tucker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Margera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tucker lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Margera effectively controlling the action here.
Tucker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tucker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Margera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker missing with a left hand there. Margera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tucker misses with a straight left.
Margera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Margera tries a head kick but it misses.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Margera lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker sizes up Margera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tucker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Margera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Margera tries a quick counter leg kick but Tucker is wise to it.
A left and a right from Tucker both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tucker lands a jab to Margera's midsection.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Margera throws a good cross that connects.
Tucker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Tucker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tucker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Margera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Margera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Margera throws the left hand but Tucker avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Margera moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker connects with a single shot there.
Tucker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Margera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Margera throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker.
Margera tests Tucker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Margera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tucker throws a leg kick
and Margera scores with a counter punch that sends Tucker to the canvas! Margera smells blood - he's punishing Tucker with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tucker has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Margera!
Bam Margera is the new lightweight champion!
Bam Margera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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pop
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