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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Gragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson has chosen one bourbon one scotch one beer as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Gragula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ansgar Axelsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gragula throwing a counter right hand but Axelsson manages to avoid it.
Gragula takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gragula takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gragula will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Axelsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gragula fails with a takedown attempt.
Axelsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gragula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Axelsson lands a left and a right that send Gragula crashing to the mat, dazed. Axelsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Viktor Gragula has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsson cracks Gragula with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Axelsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gragula to stand back up!
Gragula is rocked!
Gragula has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Axelsson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Gragula's head, knocking him out cold! Axelsson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ansgar Axelsson!
After the big win, Ansgar Axelsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Viktor Gragula stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hate werewolves'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Boromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lexington Snape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boromir comes to the cage accompanied by Delegation - Oh Honey (Poolside Edit). The crowd seem to be enjoying Snape's choice of entrance music: DJ Tiësto - Carmina Burana: Remixed. Captain Boromir has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Boromir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lexington Snape!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boromir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boromir avoids the elbow strike from Snape, against the cage.
Boromir blocks the elbow strike.
Boromir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snape connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boromir's face.
It looks like Captain Boromir has been cut.
Boromir throws a punch but it's blocked by Snape.
A short right from Boromir on the inside.
Snape presses Boromir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snape lands a shoulder strike.
Boromir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snape tries to land knees in the clinch but Boromir avoids the damage to the body.
Boromir lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Boromir fails to land.
Snape looking to throw knees to the head but Boromir is blocking nicely.
Snape crunches a lovely knee into Boromir's ribcage.
Boromir is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boromir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snape blocking some punches.
Boromir managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
Snape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boromir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Snape comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Snape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boromir is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snape landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snape throws an elbow but misses.
Boromir managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
Boromir working aggressively here.
Boromir blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snape.
Boromir misses with the head strike.
Snape creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boromir's defenses.
Boromir avoids the elbow strike from Snape, against the cage.
Snape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snape tries to land knees in the clinch but Boromir avoids the damage to the body.
Boromir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boromir working aggressively here.
Snape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boromir.
A head punch on the inside from Boromir fails to land.
Snape tries a knee to the head but Boromir blocks it.
Boromir avoiding damage as Snape throws knees to the body.
Snape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boromir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boromir.
Boromir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boromir misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Boromir fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Boromir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snape blocking some punches.
Snape utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boromir throws a head punch that misses.
Snape missing with knees to the body.
Snape lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boromir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snape tries a knee to the head but Boromir blocks it.
Snape tries to land knees in the clinch but Boromir avoids the damage to the body.
Snape lands a nice elbow.
Snape tries a body shot but Boromir blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snape lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boromir managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
A head punch on the inside from Boromir fails to land.
Snape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boromir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snape lands an elbow just above Boromir 's eye.
Boromir swings wildly with an uppercut but Snape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boromir takes a knee to the side of the body.
Snape using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Snape gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Snape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boromir avoids it.
Snape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Snape lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boromir.
Snape missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Snape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snape missing with knees to the body.
Boromir misses with some punches.
Snape tries to throw a body punch but Boromir avoids it by throwing Snape back against the cage.
Snape blocks an uppercut.
Snape struggles to land a body shot inside as Boromir controls his hands.
Snape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Snape obliges.
Snape scores a nice knee to the body.
Boromir takes a knee to the side of the body.
Snape working Boromir over with knees to the body.
Snape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boromir.
Boromir throws a punch but it's blocked by Snape.
Snape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boromir.
Snape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snape utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boromir avoiding damage as Snape throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lexington Snape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Captain Boromir'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.
Boromir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boromir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boromir avoiding damage as Snape throws knees to the body.
Snape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boromir avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Boromir fails to land.
Boromir blocks an elbow strike from Snape.
Boromir managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Snape.
Boromir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boromir.
Boromir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snape struggles to land a body shot inside as Boromir controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boromir is defending well for now.
Snape tries to land knees in the clinch but Boromir avoids the damage to the body.
Snape missing with knees to the body.
Boromir avoiding damage as Snape throws knees to the body.
Snape lands a hook that snaps the head of Boromir backwards.
Snape misses with a body punch.
Lexington Snape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snape comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Snape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snape putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boromir in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boromir blocks it with crossed arms.
Snape pushes Boromir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boromir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boromir prevents a body shot from Snape.
Boromir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snape scores with a shot to the side of Boromir's head.
Snape misses with a body punch.
Snape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boromir takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snape.
Snape has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snape lands a knee to the head.
Snape is leaning against Boromir and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snape missing with knees to the body.
Snape lands a knee to the body.
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!
Snape lands a good knee to the midsection. Boromir won't want to take too many of those.
Snape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Snape lands a nice elbow.
Boromir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snape tries to work over Boromir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boromir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boromir takes a knee to the side of the body.
Snape lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Snape can't find room to land a body shot as Boromir controls the action.
Snape misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Boromir.
Snape tries a body shot but Boromir blocks it.
Snape trying to land knees to the body.
Snape blocking some punches.
Snape lands a knee to the body.
Boromir avoiding damage as Snape throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Snape obliges.
Snape creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boromir's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Snape.
Snape can't find room to land a body shot as Boromir controls the action.
Boromir throws a head punch that misses.
Boromir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boromir jumps into guard, dragging Snape to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Snape wants to stand but Boromir has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Snape gets to his feet - Boromir follows without any prompting.
Boromir misses with a right hand
and Snape moves into the clinch.
Snape landing knees to the head.
Boromir prevents a body shot from Snape.
Snape landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boromir takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snape lands a knee to the body.
Snape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snape misses with an elbow strike.
Snape is leaning against Boromir and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boromir avoiding damage as Snape throws knees to the body.
Snape presses Boromir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boromir misses with the head strike.
Boromir misses with the head strike.
Snape missing with knees to the body.
Boromir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snape crunches a lovely knee into Boromir's ribcage.
Snape lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Snape missing with knees to the body.
Snape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boromir avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Boromir fails to land.
Boromir managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lexington Snape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Captain Boromir's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boromir misses with a straight left.
Snape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snape steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boromir.
Snape slips a straight right by Boromir.
Boromir throws a hook to the side of Snape's head but Snape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boromir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boromir misses with a straight right.
Boromir misses with a hook.
Boromir misses with a hook.
Snape instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snape misses with a knee to the head.
Snape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boromir.
Boromir prevents a body shot from Snape.
Boromir has a couple of punches blocked by Snape.
Snape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Snape landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snape working Boromir over with knees to the body.
Boromir managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
Snape lands a hook that snaps the head of Boromir backwards.
Snape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boromir has a couple of punches blocked by Snape.
Snape has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boromir seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Snape can turn it around.
Snape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Snape pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Snape.
Boromir takes an elbow to the temple.
Snape lands an elbow inside that Boromir shrugs off.
Snape using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Snape misses with a body punch.
Boromir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Snape.
Snape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snape landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Snape lands a good knee to the midsection. Boromir won't want to take too many of those.
Snape lands with a left to the head.
Snape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boromir is defending well for now.
Snape lands an elbow just above Boromir 's eye.
Snape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Snape.
Snape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boromir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Snape working Boromir over with knees to the body.
Snape lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Snape scores a nice knee to the body.
Snape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snape looking to throw knees to the head but Boromir is blocking nicely.
Snape misses with an elbow strike.
Snape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Boromir fails to land.
Snape blocks an uppercut.
Snape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boromir scores with a shot to the side of Snape's head.
Boromir successfully pulls guard.
Boromir is pulling down on Snape's head to control his posture.
Snape won't allow Boromir to sweep him here.
Boromir controls Snape momentarily but Snape frees himself.
Snape trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boromir manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Boromir wants to control from the top but Snape keeps moving.
Boromir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snape is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lexington Snape is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snape is trying to control the position but Boromir postures up.
Snape keeping full guard, as Boromir tries to pass.
Boromir trying to control but Snape is working from the bottom.
Snape seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boromir controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lexington Snape comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snape 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lexington Snape!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lexington Snape made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Zsasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zsasz comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac: When We Ride ft. Outlawz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
56 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Zsasz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsasz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsasz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zsasz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Victor Zsasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsasz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zsasz!
Zsasz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nazarethyan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zsasz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz misses with a leg kick
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zsasz wants to get back to full guard.
Nazarethyan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A low kick from Zsasz misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarethyan.
Zsasz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsasz is working an open guard so Nazarethyan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz throws a leg kick that is checked
so Nazarethyan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Zsasz trying to keep a closed guard but Nazarethyan is proving a slippery customer.
Nazarethyan stands up from Zsasz's guard - Nazarethyan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zsasz tries to land a body kick
so Nazarethyan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nazarethyan gets to his feet. Zsasz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zsasz throws a leg kick
and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zsasz!
Zsasz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz is trying to stand back up.
Nazarethyan is hanging on to Zsasz's back as he tries to escape.
Nazarethyan controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz trying to get back to his feet but Nazarethyan is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan dominated that round.
That's time! Zsasz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zsasz misses with a body shot
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nazarethyan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nazarethyan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zsasz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazarethyan's calf.
Nice jab there from Zsasz.
Zsasz thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsasz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zsasz thuds a left hand into Nazarethyan's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control.
Nazarethyan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A low kick from Zsasz is predictable there
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nazarethyan stands up and waves to Zsasz to follow him.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Zsasz.
Zsasz wants to land a leg kick but Nazarethyan is out of range.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Victor Zsasz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazarethyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
Nazarethyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zsasz throws out a loose jab but Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Zsasz is predictable there
and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control.
Nazarethyan decides to stand back up. Nazarethyan steps back and let's Zsasz get back to his feet.
Nazarethyan checks a low kick from Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nazarethyan with the counter takedown but Zsasz avoids it easily.
Zsasz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zsasz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zsasz throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zsasz misses with a looping right.
Nazarethyan feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz with a jab.
A low kick from Zsasz misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nazarethyan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Suren Nazarethyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazarethyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zsasz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a nice looking combination but Nazarethyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Zsasz misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zsasz!
Zsasz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nazarethyan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarethyan stands up and beckons Zsasz to his feet.
A left lands for Zsasz.
Zsasz tries to work over Nazarethyan's front leg with a kick but Nazarethyan checks it.
Zsasz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarethyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Victor Zsasz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zsasz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nazarethyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Zsasz.
Nazarethyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zsasz defends it well.
Zsasz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zsasz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nazarethyan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zsasz has had enough of the clinch but Nazarethyan keeps him there for the moment.
Zsasz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nazarethyan blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsasz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Zsasz
and Nazarethyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zsasz's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsasz managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan won't allow Zsasz to sweep him here.
Nazarethyan won't allow Zsasz to get back to his feet.
Zsasz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zsasz is looking to stand up but Nazarethyan isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nazarethyan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zsasz connects with a leg kick. Nazarethyan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zsasz thows a leg kick but Nazarethyan checks it
and Nazarethyan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan stands up and waves to Zsasz to follow him.
Zsasz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zsasz tries to kick Nazarethyan off in order to stand up. Nazarethyan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Zsasz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zsasz is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan stands up.
Zsasz misses with a left hand
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Zsasz fights it but they end up in guard.
Zsasz trying to keep a closed guard but Nazarethyan is proving a slippery customer.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nazarethyan is standing up over Zsasz. Zsasz looks to escape but Nazarethyan dives into side control.
Nazarethyan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz with a jab.
Zsasz throws a low kick, looking for Nazarethyan's leg but Nazarethyan calmly moves out of range.
Nazarethyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zsasz misses with an uppercut
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Zsasz fights it but they end up in guard.
Nazarethyan stopping the sweep attempt from Zsasz.
Zsasz wants to get back to his feet but Nazarethyan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suren Nazarethyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nazarethyan 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
In defeat, Victor Zsasz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caiaphas Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narsimvarman Maurya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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290 lbs
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274 lbs
29 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caiaphas Caine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narsimvarman Maurya!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Maurya misses.
Caine slips a jab from Maurya.
Caine misses with a body kick.
Maurya misses with a body shot.
Maurya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut.
Caine gets a clinch.
Maurya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caine tries a head kick but it misses.
Maurya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maurya looks to land a right hand but Caine moved out of range.
Caine feinted with a counter takedown.
Caine looks to clinch
and Maurya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caine instigates a clinch.
Maurya can't find room to land a body shot as Caine controls the action.
Maurya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caine struggles to land a body shot inside as Maurya controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Maurya.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caine can't find room to land a body shot as Maurya controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine throws a punch but it's blocked by Maurya.
Caine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caine swings wildly with an uppercut but Maurya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maurya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maurya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maurya misses with a body punch.
Caine swings wildly with an uppercut but Maurya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maurya tries a body shot but Caine blocks it.
Maurya breaks the clinch.
Maurya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caine throws a leg kick that misses.
Caine takes one to the chin there.
Caine misses with a head kick.
Maurya with a jab.
Maurya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caine.
Jab, jab by Maurya - just one landing.
Caiaphas Caine's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maurya.
Caine tries to counter with a takedown but Maurya is quick to defend against it.
Caine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maurya moves away.
A little jabbing left from Maurya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maurya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caine.
Maurya throws a big shot that misses.
Maurya connects with a body shot that sends Caine's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maurya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maurya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maurya takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Caine lands a slapping body shot.
Caine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Caiaphas Caine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Caine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Caine is breathing heavily.
Maurya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maurya checks a leg kick.
Caine misses with an uppercut. Maurya saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caine moves forwards but Maurya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jeez, Caiaphas Caine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Caiaphas Caine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Narsimvarman Maurya!
Our winner, Narsimvarman Maurya, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Offley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wang Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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33
260 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
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250 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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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
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clinton Offley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wang Chung!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Offley shoots in and drives through. Chung sprawls well.
Offley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wang Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Offley swats away the attempt to clinch by Chung.
Offley shoots in looking for a takedown. Chung tries to sprawl out of it but Offley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Offley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Offley tries to counter with a takedown but Chung is quick to defend against it.
Offley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chung forces Offley back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offley working aggressively here.
Chung pulls guard.
Offley trying to control the position from guard on top but Chung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Offley throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Offley has managed to get both his arms back between Chung's legs - danger averted.
Offley wants to control from the top but Chung keeps moving.
Chung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Offley looking to improve position, pressing down on Chung's thigh with his hand. Chung seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Offley paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Offley's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Chung picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wang Chung!
Wang Chung 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keto Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Superior Nucleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belle comes to the cage accompanied by Going Down . Nucleus has chosen Tupac - Hit 'Em Up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keto Belle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Superior Nucleus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Belle - just one landing.
Belle misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucleus counters with a head kick. That will keep Belle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nucleus blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Belle misses
and Nucleus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Keto Belle has been cut.
Belle misses with a straight left.
Belle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nucleus defends well and Belle ends up having to push Nucleus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nucleus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nucleus digs a good body shot into Belle's ribs.
Belle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Belle dives in for a single leg takedown but Nucleus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Belle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belle showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucleus wants to improve his position but Belle is controlling well.
Belle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucleus is staying active underneath Belle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nucleus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belle.
Belle drops an elbow to the side of Nucleus's head.
Nucleus wants to improve his position but Belle is controlling well.
Belle is trying to control the action in half guard but Nucleus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belle throwing shots but Nucleus is blocking nicely.
Belle throwing shots but Nucleus is blocking nicely.
Nucleus is controlling Belle's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Belle is pressing down on Nucleus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nucleus is holding on for now.
Nucleus actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belle controlling the action here.
Nucleus is trying to maintain the position but Belle is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Belle there.
Belle working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Belle there.
Belle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Belle throwing shots but Nucleus is blocking nicely.
Nucleus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nucleus.
Belle landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus wants to sweep but no luck.
Nucleus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nucleus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nucleus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belle with a nice head shot there.
Belle chips away with some ground and pound.
Belle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nucleus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Belle has picked Nucleus up and slammed him! Nucleus can't keep hold of the triangle and Belle manages to pass to side control!
Belle lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nucleus tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Belle crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Belle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nucleus some visible discomfort.
Belle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Belle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nucleus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nucleus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Nucleus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nucleus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keto Belle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keto Belle'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.
Belle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Belle misses its intended target.
Nucleus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belle loads up on a big right hand but Nucleus slips the punch.
Nucleus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nucleus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Belle doesn't manage to clinch there - Nucleus circles away.
Nucleus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nucleus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belle connects with a jab.
Belle misses with an uppercut
and Nucleus counters with a nice body kick.
Belle tries to bum rush Nucleus with a series of wild strikes but Nucleus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucleus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Belle if he has to take too many more of those.
Nucleus swats away the attempt to clinch by Belle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nucleus circles away quickly and effectively.
Belle misses with an uppercut. Nucleus saw that one coming.
Belle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucleus can do to turn this around?
Belle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Belle tries to bum rush Nucleus with a series of wild strikes but Nucleus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nucleus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Belle throws a series of punches but Nucleus moves out of range.
Keto Belle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Belle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucleus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nucleus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Belle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nucleus scores with a sloppy right hand. Belle should have avoided that one.
Belle throws a right hand that Nucleus ducks under and follows up with a left that Nucleus also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus moves away from the strike by Belle.
Nucleus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Belle will feel that in the morning.
Nucleus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Belle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nucleus misses with a head kick.
Keto Belle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nucleus works the jab nicely.
Nucleus connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nucleus.
Belle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nucleus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A cross from Nucleus lands.
Belle is rocked!
Belle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Belle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nucleus drops Belle with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Belle! Nucleus dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Superior Nucleus!
Our winner, Superior Nucleus, 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.
Keto Belle was interviewed post fight and said 'Well today I'm not happy, you know I made a lot of mistakes and underestimated Superior. But you know this sport of MMA is all about the best fighter in the ring at that moment. I know I was the better fighter but I got careless and the result is a loss. Thank you fans for coming out... *leaves ring'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abu Papu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is abu theme. Gracie has chosen Broke & Hungry as his entrance music. Abu Papu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
181 lbs
23 - 6 - 0 |
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29
170 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abu Papu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papu avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie throws a lazy body kick
and Papu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Papu.
Papu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Papu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Papu counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from Papu misses.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Papu.
Gracie motions for Papu to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Papu scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie throws a jab when Papu was well out of range.
Gracie slips a jab from Papu.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Papu avoids it easily.
Papu throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papu swinging wildly here.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a body punch but Papu moves out of range.
Papu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papu scores with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Papu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papu.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Papu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Papu.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Papu shows good takedown defense.
Papu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Papu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Papu throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Nice jab there from Gracie.
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!
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie takes a swing at Papu's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Papu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Papu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Papu's head but Papu avoids it well.
Gracie throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Papu works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie wants to control but Papu is keeping him busy.
Papu trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Papu is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gracie trying to control from Papu's half guard. Papu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Papu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Papu in his guard.
Papu stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Papu defends it easily.
Papu trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Papu is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Papu tries to roll out but it's too tight and Papu has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateus Gracie!
Post fight, an emotional Mateus Gracie said 'Put that shit in one of your damn forum threads!! Gracie drops the mic and walks out of the cage....'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Henry Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshimo Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Henry Bonney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonney throws a wild body kick that Sakamoto sees coming a mile off.
Bonney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
As Sakamoto looks to move away, Bonney throws a big counter combo but Sakamoto just gets out of the way.
Bonney needs to keep his hands up - Sakamoto had a free shot at his head there.
Sakamoto loads up on a big right hand but Bonney slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonney.
Bonney throws a lazy head kick
and Sakamoto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bonney takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Bonney tries to work over Sakamoto's front leg with a kick but Sakamoto checks it.
Sakamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Bonney down with leg kicks.
We've been told by Bonney's head coaches at Mist Of Pandaria that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Bonney.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Bonney moves out of range easily.
Sakamoto works Bonney's body with a nice hook.
William Henry Bonney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sakamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bonney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonney throws a series of punches but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Bonney connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bonney - just one landing.
Sakamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bonney is out of range.
Bonney is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bonney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sakamoto under the eye.
Sakamoto throws a push kick but Bonney slaps the foot to one side.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Bonney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Bonney moved out of range nicely.
Bonney appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sakamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bonney defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Bonney blocks it.
Bonney throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sakamoto counters with a body kick.
Sakamoto lands with a right hand.
Bonney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonney lands with a good body shot.
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto slips a straight right by Bonney.
Sakamoto with the counter takedown but Bonney avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Bonney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Bonney moved away.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonney.
Bonney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sakamoto - that will leave a mark!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Sakamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bonney finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sakamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Bonney is wise to it.
Bonney blocks the body kick.
Bonney throws a big counter combination but Sakamoto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bonney misses with an uppercut. Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Sakamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Bonney is wise to it.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Bonney jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonney tries a body shot but Sakamoto blocks it.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakamoto avoids it.
Bonney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sakamoto working aggressively here.
Sakamoto manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Bonney misses
and Sakamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bonney's knee momentarily.
Nice body punch from Sakamoto.
Bonney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A countering left hand to the body from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Bonney jumps back.
Sakamoto jabs at Bonney's body.
Nice jab there from Sakamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Bonney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bonney is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Bonney scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonney was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonney.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Bonney looks to clinch
and Sakamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Bonney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney jabs Sakamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bonney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Bonney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonney is looking for a counter combo.
Bonney rushes Sakamoto and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonney swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bonney wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakamoto won't allow it.
Bonney tries to work over Sakamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonney just leaning against Sakamoto, taking a breather.
Sakamoto is trying to break the clinch but Bonney is controlling him.
Sakamoto tries to circle away but Bonney has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sakamoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice cross by Sakamoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto feints and as Bonney raises his hands in defense, Sakamoto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bonney wants to sweep here but Sakamoto controlling him for the moment.
Bonney seems keen to control Sakamoto's posture.
Bonney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Sakamoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sakamoto.
Bonney won't allow Sakamoto to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney wants to stand but Sakamoto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bonney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonney has managed to get both his arms back between Sakamoto's legs - danger averted.
Bonney stopping the sweep attempt from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bonney has passed into half guard!
Bonney trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sakamoto trying to control from the bottom.
Sakamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakamoto is trying to control but Bonney manages to pass to mount!
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 William Henry Bonney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bonney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakamoto throws a lazy body kick
and Bonney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bonney pushes Sakamoto away with a front kick.
Bonney swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Bonney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakamoto tests Bonney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonney throws a right and a left that Sakamoto avoids nicely.
Sakamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bonney's waist but Bonney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakamoto off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Bonney is looking to wear down Sakamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Bonney sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bonney misses with a hook. Sakamoto ducked under it nicely.
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakamoto.
Bonney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bonney closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakamoto.
A short left from Bonney.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the head but Sakamoto blocks with his arms.
Bonney digs a right hand underneath Sakamoto's ribcage. Sakamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bonney struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakamoto controls his hands.
Bonney can't find room to land a body shot as Sakamoto controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney looking to stall.
Bonney breaks the clinch.
Bonney avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Bonney counters with a three punch combo that has Sakamoto backing up. Sakamoto nods at Bonney to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonney checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Donk. Sakamoto catches Bonney right on the button with a cross.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Bonney misses with a few strikes there.
Sakamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Bonney steps away.
Bonney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bonney takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Bonney lands a leg kick that knocks Sakamoto off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto 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.
Bonney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Sakamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakamoto stalks Bonney and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bonney's face. Bonney staggers backwards, shaken.
Sakamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonney misses with a wild combination.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Bonney fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bonney avoids a kick to the body.
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!
Sakamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bonney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakamoto feints the counter takedown.
William Henry Bonney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonney.
Bonney slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto with a jab.
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Bonney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sakamoto checks a low kick from Bonney.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. Bonney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bonney swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Henry Bonney clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bonney throws a solid leg kick but Sakamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonney.
Bonney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bonney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Sakamoto throws a shot from downtown. Bonney moves away and avoids it.
Bonney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Bonney.
Nice defenses there by Bonney.
A shot to the liver by Sakamoto. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney misses with a low kick.
Sakamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bonney throws a solid leg kick but Sakamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonney.
Bonney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonney misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney throws a leg kick which misses Sakamoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Sakamoto tries to avoid it.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Bonney's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonney tries to avoid it.
Bonney throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Bonney throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Bonney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonney throws a right hand that Sakamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakamoto also avoids with ease.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakamoto. Bonney shrugs it off though.
Some bone on bone action there as Bonney checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Sakamoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bonney momentarily.
Bonney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bonney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bonney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sakamoto backs up against the cage.
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!
Sakamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bonney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Sakamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonney in his tracks.
Bonney takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Sakamoto scores with the left hand. Bonney knows he should have avoided that one.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakamoto misses the body punch
and Bonney counters with a straight right hand.
Bonney misses with a wild combination.
Bonney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bonney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakamoto can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Bonney is looking to counter the offense by Sakamoto and move into the clinch.
Bonney takes one to the side of the head.
Sakamoto throws a shot from downtown. Bonney moves away and avoids it.
Bonney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakamoto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bonney blocks it well.
Bonney tries to bum rush Sakamoto with a series of wild strikes but Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonney checks it well.
Bonney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonney fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sakamoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sakamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney lands a jab-cross combination.
Sakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Bonney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bonney misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonney closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Sakamoto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bonney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that William Henry Bonney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bonney misses with an uppercut
and Sakamoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bonney!
Bonney is trying to control Sakamoto's posture but Sakamoto avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonney is looking to regain half guard here but Sakamoto keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney tries to bench press Sakamoto off him but Sakamoto keeps the position.
Sakamoto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bonney is avoiding damage well.
Bonney wants to control but Sakamoto postures up.
Bonney is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bonney regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto prevents Bonney from improving his position.
Bonney is looking to control Sakamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonney avoid being mounted?
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bonney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bonney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sakamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bonney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bonney can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakamoto controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sakamoto preventing the sweep.
Sakamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Bonney pulls Sakamoto in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bonney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Bonney's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonney tries to avoid it.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Bonney appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bonney swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Bonney throws a body kick.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney closes the distance and clinches.
Sakamoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sakamoto as Bonney tries to tie him up.
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Bonney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakamoto walks into a straight right hand from Bonney.
Sakamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sakamoto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bonney.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonney, right into the meat.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bonney's calf.
Bonney throws a right and a left that Sakamoto avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney tries a low kick but Sakamoto avoids it.
Sakamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Bonney avoids it.
Bonney is looking to counter the offense by Sakamoto and move into the clinch.
Bonney tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sakamoto is able to avoid easily.
Bonney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonney wants to slow Sakamoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
A right-left combo lands from Bonney.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Henry Bonney showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonney has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Henry Bonney!
William Henry Bonney retains his lightweight title!
As William Henry Bonney got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Norman, I told you I would make you famous! But unfortunately for you it means I took your belt! Broken Halo Pride!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Cropp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Sionis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karol Cropp could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roman Sionis's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
48 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karol Cropp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Sionis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cropp misses with a hook.
Sionis misses with a kick to the body.
Cropp misses with a left hand
and Sionis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sionis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sionis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sionis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cropp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cropp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cropp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Karol Cropp has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cropp.
Cropp throws a series of punches but Sionis avoids them all with ease.
Sionis lands with an uppercut that bounces Cropp off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cropp moves forwards but Sionis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cropp is rocked!
Good shot there by Sionis.
Oh Cropp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Sionis ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Cropp clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Sionis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Roman Sionis made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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