Carnage 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raoh King Of Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahad Gele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raoh King Of Fists could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mahad Gele's chin.

King Of Fists
vs
Gele

176 cm
21
156 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

King of Fists

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raoh King Of Fists !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahad Gele!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King Of Fists lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
King Of Fists looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King Of Fists throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King Of Fists stalks Gele and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gele's face. Gele staggers backwards, shaken.
King Of Fists scores with a jab.
King Of Fists stuns Gele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King Of Fists lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. King Of Fists catches Gele right on the button with a cross.

Gele is rocked!
Gele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King Of Fists stalks Gele and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gele's face. Gele staggers backwards, shaken.
Gele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gele is still on wobbly legs! Can King Of Fists finish him?
King Of Fists scores with a body shot.
Gele seems to have recovered his senses.
Gele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King Of Fists lands a jab to the nose.
King Of Fists stalks Gele and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gele's face. Gele staggers backwards, shaken.
Gele is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

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!
King Of Fists fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gele on the side of the head.
King Of Fists lands with a hook. Gele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King Of Fists connects with a body shot.
King Of Fists punishes Gele's body with a nice straight punch.
King Of Fists throws a good cross that connects.

King Of Fists drops Gele with a beautiful combination! Gele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - King Of Fists is looking for the KO!

It looks like Mahad Gele has been cut.
Gele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gele there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King Of Fists throws a shot to the body.
King Of Fists connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Gele tumbling to the canvas! King Of Fists pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Gele was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raoh King Of Fists !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Raoh King Of Fists waved his t-shirt featuring King of Fists's logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thad Battles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myres comes to the cage accompanied by In the End by Linkin Park. Shane Myres could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thad Battles's chin.

Myres
vs
Battles

170 cm
26
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

169 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thad Battles!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Myres avoids the head kick by Battles.
Battles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Battles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Myres tries for a takedown but Battles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Battles misses with a body shot.
That kick from Battles tenderised Myres's leg. Myres is trying to keep his angry face on.
Battles fakes the leg kick and cracks Myres in the body.

Battles darts in and clinches Myres up against the cage.
Battles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Myres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Battles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battles digs a right hand into Myres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Myres's gas tank.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battles connects with a knee to the head.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Battles is working Myres over against the cage.
Battles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Battles blocking some punches.
Knees to the body from Battles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Battles pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battles.
Stalling in the clinch from Battles.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Myres working aggressively here.
Myres working aggressively here.
Battles lands a shoulder strike.
Battles putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Myres in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Battles as the two fighters clinch.
Battles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Battles crunches a lovely knee into Myres's ribcage.
Myres is breathing heavily.
Battles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Battles lands a good knee to the midsection. Myres won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Battles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battles slows down the pace here.
Battles lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battles scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Shane Myres has been cut.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Battles.
Myres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Battles digs a right hand underneath Myres's ribcage. Myres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Battles scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Battles.
Battles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Battles'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.
A shot in the inside from Battles.
Battles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Battles.
Battles scores with a shoulder strike.
Battles avoiding damage.
Myres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battles effectively controlling the action here.
Myres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Battles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Battles.
Battles stalling in the clinch.
Battles crunches a lovely knee into Myres's ribcage.
Battles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Battles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battles.
Battles lands a right hand.
Battles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battles leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Battles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Battles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battles.
A left hand lands to the body for Battles.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Battles.
Battles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Battles working Myres over with knees to the body.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Battles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Myres backwards.
Myres takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Battles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Battles.
Myres misses with some punches.
Battles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battles lands an elbow inside that Myres shrugs off.
Myres letting Battles take a breather here.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thad Battles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Myres's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Battles rushes Myres and presses him up against the cage.
Myres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Battles blocks an uppercut.
Battles lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Battles.
Battles connects with a knee to the head.
Battles lands a good knee to the midsection. Myres won't want to take too many of those.
Battles landing knees to the body.
Battles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battles.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Battles.
Myres takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battles lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battles lands a good knee to the midsection. Myres won't want to take too many of those.
Battles connects with a knee to the head.
Come on Battles - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Myres takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battles pushes Myres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thad Battles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Battles lands with a light punch inside.
Battles lands an elbow inside that Myres shrugs off.
Battles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Battles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Battles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Myres is rocked!
A knee to the head by Battles.
Oh Myres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Battles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Battles crunches a lovely knee into Myres's ribcage.
Battles lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Battles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Myres backwards.
Battles lands an elbow inside that Myres shrugs off.
Battles creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Myres with a big uppercut! Myres tries to clinch up but Battles pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Myres to the mat! Myres covers up and Battles unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thad Battles!
After the fight, Thad Battles was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Shane Myres spoke after the fight, saying 'well that performance sucked. Sorry guys '.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarvo Jaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Voices. Jack Miller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Miller
vs
Jaak

189 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

205 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

PED Nutrition

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tarvo Jaak!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jaak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Jaak moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Jaak is controlling the position.
Jaak misses with a body punch.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Jaak controls the action.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Jaak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Jaak has him pressed against the cage.
Jaak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaak misses with a punch to the body.
Jaak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaak swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaak looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaak throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Jaak has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Jaak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaak misses with an elbow strike.
Jaak has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jaak lands a left hand.
Jaak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaak.
Jaak throws a head punch that misses.
Jaak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaak misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaak misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaak misses with a punch on the inside.

Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Miller.
Jaak catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Jack Miller has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaak wants to clinch
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Jaak rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Miller blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller is looking to control Jaak's arms but Jaak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Jaak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Jaak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaak swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Jaak.
Jaak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
A head punch on the inside from Jaak fails to land.
Jaak throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Jaak misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jaak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Jaak avoiding damage.
Jaak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaak lands a left hand.
Jaak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaak misses with some punches.
Miller jumps guard but Jaak stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaak has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Jaak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jaak throws a head punch that misses.
Jaak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaak.
Jaak swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaak tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.

Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller throws a right and a left that Jaak avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarvo Jaak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Miller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller throws a hook but Jaak avoids it easily.
Jaak is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Jaak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaak walks into a straight right hand from Miller.
A swing and a miss from Jaak.
Jaak tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Jaak wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller cracks Jaak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miller stuns Jaak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaak throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jaak rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaak.
Jaak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaak throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller is trying to push Jaak away but Jaak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Tarvo Jaak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
Miller blocking some punches.
Jaak throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller cracks Jaak with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jaak holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Miller breaks from the clinch.
Jaak ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Jaak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jaak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarvo Jaak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tests Jaak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaak is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Jaak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaak wants to clinch but Miller slips to the side
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaak tries to clinch
and Miller counters with a left to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller throws a right and a left that Jaak avoids nicely.
Miller sizes up Jaak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jaak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jaak pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaak has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller blocks an elbow strike from Jaak.
Jaak lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller fails to pull guard.
Miller avoiding damage as Jaak throws knees to the body.
Jaak has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Jaak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Jaak.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jaak misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller tries to circle away but Jaak has him pinned against the cage.
Jaak misses with the head strike.

Miller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jaak uses from the top position.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Jaak from controlling successfully.
Jaak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Jaak wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Miller's closed guard. He's half up but Miller has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Miller pivots and extends the arm, Jaak falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Miller! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Miller!
Jack Miller got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eito Itasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Itasaki
vs
Myres

201 cm
26
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

205 cm
26
235 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eito Itasaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Myres!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itasaki throws a push kick but Myres slaps the foot to one side.
Myres takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Itasaki tries to clinch but Myres moves out of range.
Itasaki throws a wild body kick that Myres sees coming a mile off.
Itasaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Myres.
Myres misses with a hook.
Itasaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Itasaki tries to land a front kick but Myres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Myres bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Itasaki's head.
Myres swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Itasaki throws a head kick that misses
and Myres counters with a nice uppercut.
Myres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myres moves out of range of the body kick.
Myres on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Myres finds it's way through Itasaki's defenses.
A head kick misses from Itasaki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Itasaki.
Itasaki connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itasaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Itasaki lands a head kick. Myres smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Eito Itasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myres avoids the head kick by Itasaki.
Itasaki throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Itasaki.
Myres misses the jab.
Itasaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Itasaki misses with a head kick.
Myres throws a body punch but Itasaki moves out of range.
Itasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Myres circles away.
Myres tries to bum rush Itasaki with a series of wild strikes but Itasaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Itasaki wants to slow Myres down by chopping away at his legs.
Myres avoids the head kick by Itasaki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myres! But no joy.
Myres misses with a body shot.
Myres lands a really nice looking cross but Itasaki seems unphased.
Itasaki throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Itasaki.
Myres takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres throws a big shot that misses.
Itasaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Myres.
Eito Itasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itasaki throws the kick towards the body but Myres avoids it.
Itasaki throws a body kick that misses
and Myres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Myres avoids the head kick by Itasaki.
Itasaki wants to clinch but Myres slips to the side
and Myres counters with a series of strikes. Itasaki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Myres shoots in for a takedown but Itasaki shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Myres misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Itasaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Myres.

Itasaki lands a big head kick that sends Myres tumbling to the mat! Itasaki takes a step backwards and waves Myres back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like James Myres has been cut.
Itasaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Itasaki throws a front kick that sends Myres stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Itasaki.
Myres misses with a straight right.
Itasaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Myres on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Itasaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Myres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Itasaki has Myres up against the cage in a clinch.
Myres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Myres is trying to force a seperation but Itasaki has the dominant position.
Itasaki working Myres over with knees to the body.
Myres looks winded!
Itasaki with a knee to the head.
Itasaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Itasaki landing knees to the body.
Itasaki landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itasaki scores with a knee to the head.
Itasaki landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Itasaki.
Itasaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've been informed that Myres has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Itasaki obliges.
Itasaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Myres in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Itasaki landing knees to the body.
Itasaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Itasaki lands a knee to the head.
Itasaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Itasaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Myres in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Itasaki obliges.
Itasaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Itasaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Myres's face.

Myres is rocked!
Itasaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Myres is still on wobbly legs! Can Itasaki finish him?
Itasaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Myres takes an elbow to the temple.
Myres wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Itasaki scores a nice knee to the body.
Itasaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Myres's face.
Itasaki landing knees to the body.
Itasaki has Myres pushed against the cage.
Myres takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eito Itasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Myres'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.

Both fighters circling a little - Itasaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Myres seems to have recovered his senses.
Itasaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Myres will feel that in the morning.
Itasaki is looking to slow Myres down with leg kicks.
Itasaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Itasaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Itasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itasaki cracks the inside of Myres's front leg.
Itasaki is looking to slow Myres down with leg kicks.
Myres might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Itasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Itasaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Myres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itasaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Itasaki moves in looking to clinch but Myres pushes him off.

Itasaki lands a big head kick that sends Myres tumbling to the mat! Itasaki takes a step backwards and waves Myres back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Myres keeps the fight on the outside.
Myres is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Itasaki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itasaki tries to clinch up but Myres circles away and keeps his distance.
Itasaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Myres's calf.
The fighters circle, before Itasaki throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Myres's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Itasaki lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Eito Itasaki!
Eito Itasaki retains his heavyweight title!
Eito Itasaki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] for their support in the buildup to the fight.
James Myres spoke after the fight, saying 'When you play punch face sometimes you get knocked out. Hope you liked the fight'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Golden King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhys Coulthard (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?

King
vs
Coulthard

175 cm
26
166 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
167 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Golden King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhys Coulthard!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coulthard throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Coulthard lands a nice looking body shot.
King slips a jab from Coulthard.
Coulthard lands a jab to King's midsection.
Coulthard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as King is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Coulthard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coulthard takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Coulthard misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coulthard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King staying out of range there.
Coulthard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coulthard throws out the jab.
Coulthard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coulthard throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King misses with a wild combination.
Coulthard lands a nice looking body shot.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coulthard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coulthard misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a right hand that misses
letting Coulthard counter with a right hand.
King blocks a jab.
Coulthard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coulthard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coulthard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King misses with a left hand
and Coulthard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coulthard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coulthard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Coulthard counters with a straight right hand.
Coulthard misses with a looping left.
King misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Coulthard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Coulthard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King misses with a hook to the body
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King blocks a jab.
King throws a hook but Coulthard blocks it.
King wants to clinch but Coulthard slips to the side
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coulthard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coulthard looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Coulthard misses.
Coulthard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Coulthard misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coulthard lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Coulthard coming out on top.

King moves into the clinch successfully.
Coulthard pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coulthard trying to stall but King improves his position.
Coulthard working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rhys Coulthard 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.

King misses with a straight left.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coulthard misses with a lunging right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King misses with a hook
enabling Coulthard to counter with a crisp jab.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coulthard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King sizes up Coulthard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Coulthard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Coulthard. That snapped King's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coulthard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
King tries to clinch but Coulthard is having none of it.
King missing with a left hand there. Coulthard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coulthard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coulthard misses with a looping left.

King takes the fight into the clinch.
Coulthard prevents a body shot from King.
King working aggressively here.
Coulthard looking to slow down the pace here.
Coulthard is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Coulthard working hard to break the clinch.
Coulthard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coulthard wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coulthard throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
Coulthard has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Coulthard taking a breather.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Coulthard is trying to stall.
King misses with some punches.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coulthard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Coulthard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coulthard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Coulthard misses.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coulthard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coulthard throws a poor cross that misses
and Coulthard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coulthard lands a jab to the head.
Coulthard throws an off balance right hand
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

King moves into the clinch.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coulthard tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from King on the inside.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coulthard backwards.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coulthard backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coulthard tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands an uppercut.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.

Coulthard decides to pull guard.
King wants to stand but Coulthard is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Golden King dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Coulthard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King tries to clinch there but Coulthard circles away.
Coulthard slips under a jab from King.
Coulthard lands an overhand right.
Coulthard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Coulthard misses.
King is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Coulthard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Coulthard tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coulthard.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King digs a right hand underneath Coulthard's ribcage. Coulthard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Coulthard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coulthard takes a shot to the head.
Coulthard takes a shot to the head.
Coulthard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coulthard slows down the pace here.
King misses with some punches.
King tries a body shot but Coulthard blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Coulthard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coulthard tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coulthard blocks an uppercut.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coulthard is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
Coulthard blocking some punches.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coulthard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King lands a nice uppercut.
Coulthard tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Coulthard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coulthard tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coulthard's elbow.
Coulthard lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Coulthard controls the action.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Coulthard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but King is keeping busy.
Coulthard misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from King.
Coulthard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coulthard.
Coulthard throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coulthard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Coulthard misses with a hook.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coulthard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Coulthard counters with a nice uppercut.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King misses with a hook. Coulthard ducked under it nicely.
Coulthard thows a left - swing and a miss!
King throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Coulthard misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Golden King clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

King moves out of range as Coulthard strikes.
Coulthard misses with a lunging right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King with a jab.
Coulthard throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Coulthard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from King lands.
Coulthard misses with a looping right.

King closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coulthard taking a breather.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coulthard.
King misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Coulthard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coulthard struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coulthards head.
Coulthard tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coulthard is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coulthard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
King moves out of range as Coulthard strikes.
Coulthard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from King.
King wants to clinch
and Coulthard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coulthard throws out the jab.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Coulthard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King lunges at Coulthard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coulthard's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coulthard misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to clinch but Coulthard moves out of range.
Coulthard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rhys Coulthard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coulthard swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King slips under a jab from Coulthard.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
King throws a hook but Coulthard blocks it.
Coulthard looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.

King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coulthard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King blocks an uppercut.
King lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Coulthard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.

Coulthard breaks the clinch.
Coulthard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coulthard.
King lands the left hand.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Coulthard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coulthard's corner calls for a 1-2. Coulthard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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 Golden King will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

King misses the jab.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coulthard.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coulthard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Coulthard misses the jab.

King gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coulthard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but King is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coulthard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King pushes Coulthard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coulthard is trying to pull guard but King turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King lands with a right to the head.
King lands an uppercut.
King misses with the head strike.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Golden King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coulthard.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhys Coulthard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Golden King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from King.

Coulthard breaks the clinch.
King looks to land a left hand but Coulthard moved out of range nicely.

King moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coulthard tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coulthard has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coulthard or not.
Coulthard blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Coulthard can't break the clinch.
King lands with a left to the head.
Coulthard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coulthard wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Coulthard tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coulthard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Coulthard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coulthard struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coulthard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King prevents a body shot from Coulthard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
Coulthard misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Golden King showed his dominance in that final round.
I think King 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Golden King!
Golden King retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Golden King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Axel Zinith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermey Moe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axel Zinith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jermey Moe's chin.

Zinith
vs
Moe

187 cm
26
152 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
152 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Zinith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermey Moe!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Axel Zinith has been cut.
Moe misses the shot to the body.
Zinith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zinith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moe.
Zinith tries to counter with a takedown but Moe is quick to defend against it.

Moe rushes Zinith and presses him up against the cage.

Moe breaks from the clinch.
Moe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moe throws a body punch but Zinith moves out of range.
Zinith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zinith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zinith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zinith moves away.
Zinith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moe sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ziniths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zinith moves away.
Moe with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Zinith 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Zinith is rocked!
Zinith drops his hands for a split second and Moe immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Zinith face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Moe follows up with a right hand that knocks Zinith into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jermey Moe!
Jermey Moe is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Jermey Moe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Paris

195 cm
26
185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
183 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)
Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$195

Sydney Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Paris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson tries to sprawl but Paris drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paris in particular looking to stall.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Paris is controlling well.
Paris trying to control the pace.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
It looks like Paris might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paris forces his way into half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Paris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paris is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paris passes to side control.
Paris trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Paris smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Paris trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Paris uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson regains half guard.

Paris is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris stalling.
Paris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paris lands a nice short elbow.
Paris controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paris wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paris stalling.
Paris is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Paris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Paris feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Paris escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Paris dominates the positioning.
Paris trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Paris tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Paris working the head and body with strikes.
Paris trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is letting Paris control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Cody Paris has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been informed that Paris has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paris content to control rather than advance.
Paris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Paris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

Johnson with the active half guard here but Paris passes nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Paris is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Paris tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Paris controls the position.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Paris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.

Paris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paris cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris scoring with some ground and pound.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paris advances position into side control!
Paris working the head and body with strikes.
Paris lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Paris trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paris is controlling the pace.
Paris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Paris working the head and body with strikes.
Paris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Paris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Paris drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paris scoring with some ground and pound.

Johnson has his foot on Paris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paris works his way back into a safe position though.
Paris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Paris is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Paris has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Paris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.
Paris working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Paris lands strikes from half guard.
Paris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Paris seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Paris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paris working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Paris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control but Paris is keeping busy.
Paris controlling the action here.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paris trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Paris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Paris content to control rather than advance.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.
Paris is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Paris there.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paris is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.
Paris winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson won't allow Paris to pass to mount.
Paris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson is not content to let Paris control the position.
Paris working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.
Paris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paris works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Paris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Paris looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Paris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Paris is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Paris lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paris in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Paris really dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Paris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Paris wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Paris trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Paris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is in trouble now - Paris has advanced to mount!
Paris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Paris maintains control.
Paris lands a nice shot to the head.
Paris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Paris maintains control.
Paris breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Paris working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnson can't escape the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Paris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paris putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Paris is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Paris controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Paris is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots 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!
Paris with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.

Johnson is rocked!
Paris raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Paris's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson regains half guard.
Paris trying to control the pace.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Paris lands strikes from half guard.
Paris is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Paris not doing much here.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paris drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Paris is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

Johnson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Paris is tapping! Great win for Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Johnson!
Chris Johnson retains his middleweight title!
Chris Johnson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$195 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Cody Paris spoke after the fight, saying 'Who cares, I'm here for a good time, not a long time.'.