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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chocolate comes to the cage accompanied by Cookie Dance. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Chocolate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chocolate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix lands an overhand right.
It looks like Chip Chocolate has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chocolate doesn't seem phased though.
Phoenix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Chocolate pushes him off.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Chocolate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Chocolate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chocolate throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chocolate is in Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate is trying to maintain a safe position but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns Chocolate into the cage.
Phoenix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Phoenix stops a takedown attempt from Chocolate.
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Chocolate.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Chocolate can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Chocolate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chocolate up against the cage.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Chocolate can't get the takedown.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Chocolate's head.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Chip Chocolate's cut is getting worse.
We've been hearing reports that Chocolate has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Chocolate stalling the fight.
Phoenix drops Chocolate onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chocolate is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Chocolate is rocked!
Chocolate is breathing heavily.
Phoenix pushes Chocolate against the cage. Phoenix is working some dirty boxing. Phoenix pushes off with a quick right hook! Chocolate goes down! Chocolate tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phoenix moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Phoenix!
A victorious Simon Phoenix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Chip Chocolate had this to say: 'I'm gonna take this loss with a grain of salt, or a grain of sugar, and put it in a cookie, and eat it.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brochan Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyman Kissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyman Kissell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brochan Darrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyman Kissell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow lands a nice looking body shot.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Darrow moves out of range easily.
Brochan Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow is looking to score with low kicks.
Kissell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darrow.
Kissell unleashes a big counter combination but Darrow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Kissell is just out of range.
Darrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kissell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kissell avoids the body shot from Darrow.
Darrow avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kissell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kissell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kissell feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kissell.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kissell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Darrow thuds a left hand into Kissell's body.
Kissell has a takedown stuffed.
Darrow looks to land a left hand but Kissell moved out of range nicely.
Kissell swinging wildly here.
Kissell throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Darrow tried to counter with a leg kick but Kissell avoided it.
Darrow is looking to land body kicks.
Kissell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kissell shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Kissell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kissell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Darrow to regain full guard.
Darrow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kissell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Darrow is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow controlling the position.
Kissell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kissell throws an elbow that misses. Darrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kissell's guard. Nice move by Darrow!
Kissell is looking for a triangle but Darrow pushes his legs off easily.
Darrow preventing the sweep.
Kissell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darrow slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darrow wants to pass to mount but Kissell is defending the position.
Kissell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Darrow 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kissell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brochan Darrow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kissell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darrow is looking to wear down Kissell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kissell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kissell throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Kissell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kissell lands with a slapping head kick.
Kissell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darrow.
Kissell with the counter takedown but Darrow avoids it easily.
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and Kissell moves out of range easily.
Kissell moves away from the strike by Darrow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell throws a right hand that Darrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Darrow also avoids with ease.
Darrow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darrow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kissell checks it well.
Kissell has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissell throws a looping overhand right but Darrow ducks down to avoid it.
Darrow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kissell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kissell feints and as Darrow raises his hands in defense, Kissell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Darrow pulls Kissell in close to prevent any damage.
Kissell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kissell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Darrow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kissell, into his guard.
Kissell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Darrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kissell is looking to work some ground and pound but Darrow has wrist control.
Kissell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darrow pulls Kissell in close to prevent any damage.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Darrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kissell is looking to work some ground and pound but Darrow has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darrow keeping full guard, as Kissell tries to pass.
Kissell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kissell throwing strikes but missing.
Kissell throws a big elbow that misses.
Kissell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darrow has his hands on Kissell's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kissell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kissell with a poor takedown
and Darrow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Darrow tries a head kick but it misses.
As Darrow backs off Kissell throws a huge counter combo but Darrow manages to avoid it all.
Kissell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darrow.
Kissell blocks a head kick by Darrow.
Darrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick
and Darrow counters with a left to the body.
Kissell connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Darrow misses
and Kissell counters with a single leg into guard. Darrow didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Kissell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Darrow misses.
Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kissell feints the counter takedown.
Kissell fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Darrow misses its target.
Darrow lands with a good body shot.
Kissell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Darrow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Darrow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kissell on the side of the head.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Darrow moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kissell was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Crunch! Kissell slams his shin into Darrow's torso.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darrow. That's going to slow Kissell down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Darrow as Kissell shoots in.
Darrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kissell tries to land a front kick but Darrow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Kissell is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.
A quick step to the side and Darrow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brochan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyman Kissell.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Kissell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lyman Kissell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Darrow moves out of range easily.
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kissell moves out of range of the strikes.
Darrow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kissell misses with the combination.
Darrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kissell with the counter takedown but Darrow avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kissell throws a head kick that half lands.
Darrow avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kissell.
Kissell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kissell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kissell fails with the takedown
and Darrow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
It looks like Lyman Kissell has been cut.
Kissell just misses with a punch to the body.
Darrow misses with a straight right.
Darrow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kissell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Darrow swings for the body but Kissell moves out of range.
Darrow jabs Kissell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kissell enables Darrow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kissell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow content to stall in guard here.
Kissell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Darrow stacks Kissell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Darrow!
Kissell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kissell being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brochan Darrow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Darrow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brochan Darrow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zico Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beat It. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zico Ali!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali clinches with his opponent.
Ali is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ali tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson just leaning against Ali, taking a breather.
Ali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ali is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Ali is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mikael Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zico Ali.
Ali turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ali manages to end up in side control.
Ali working the strikes but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ali throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ali is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ali wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Ali is controlling well.
Ali is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
Ali throws a sloppy strike and Jackson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ali is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikael Jackson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mikael Jackson waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Cuida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Carlyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Cuida!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuida fails with a takedown attempt.
Carlyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cuida connects with a crisp jab.
Carlyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuida throws out the jab.
Carlyle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cuida on the side of the head.
Carlyle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carlyle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cuida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cuida throws a leg kick but Carlyle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Carlyle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cuida doesn't seem bothered though.
Cuida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carlyle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carlyle ducks under a wild hook from Cuida.
Carlyle dips to his left and cracks Cuida with an uppercut!
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!
Cuida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cuida throws an overhand right that lands on Carlyle's shoulder, as Carlyle tries to avoid the shot.
Cuida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cuida throws a low kick but Carlyle moves out of range easily.
Cuida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlyle misses with a double jab.
Carlyle jabs Cuida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carlyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuida manages to avoid it.
Cuida tries to clinch
and Carlyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carlyle.
Cuida misses with a body kick.
Carlyle throws a big counter combination but Cuida scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Carlyle misses with a hook.
Carlyle throws a shot to the body.
Cuida misses with a straight right.
Carlyle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cuida's calf.
Carlyle misses with a hook.
Cuida throws a hook but Carlyle blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Carlyle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Cuida lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle swings for the body but Cuida moves out of range.
Carlyle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cuida works the jab nicely.
Carlyle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cuida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charles Carlyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuida motions for Carlyle to come forward. Cuida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carlyle blocks a jab.
Carlyle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cuida.
Carlyle misses the shot to the body.
Carlyle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carlyle misses with a shot to the body
and Cuida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlyle throws a lazy uppercut
and Carlyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Carlyle.
Cuida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carlyle moves out of range as Cuida strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Carlyle there.
Carlyle takes a swing at Cuida's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cuida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cuida tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cuida throws an overhand right that lands on Carlyle's shoulder, as Carlyle tries to avoid the shot.
Cuida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlyle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Charles Carlyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Cuida.
Cuida misses with a hook.
Cuida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carlyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuida.
Carlyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Carlyle misses.
Cuida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carlyle swivels and escapes.
Cuida defending well as Carlyle loads up on a big left hand.
Carlyle misses the shot to the body.
Cuida blocks a leg kick.
Cuida drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carlyle defends it well.
Cuida is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle with a hook.
Carlyle needs to keep his hands up - Cuida had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuida blocks a head kick by Carlyle.
A left and a right from Carlyle both land. Nice combination.
Cuida is rocked!
Carlyle ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Cuida's jaw. Cuida's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Carlyle does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Carlyle!
In defeat, Gray Cuida stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is why I run...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Pierno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anselmo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pierno might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Umberto Tozzi - Gloria. 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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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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pierno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anselmo Harris!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harris.
Harris catches Pierno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anselmo Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pierno swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Harris misses with a hook. Pierno ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Pierno misses its target.
Harris tries for a takedown but Pierno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Harris.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Pierno misses with a body shot.
Pierno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harris under the eye.
Nice jab there from Harris.
A shot to the liver by Harris. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierno.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Pierno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pierno under the eye.
Pierno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris lands with a right hand.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierno throws out the jab.
Pierno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harris with a hook.
Pierno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders in the buildup to the fight.
Pierno slips a straight right by Harris.
Pierno misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Harris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pierno. Pierno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pierno stuns Harris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pierno leaves Harris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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!
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Harris misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Pierno moved out of range.
Harris tests Pierno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pierno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pierno holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pierno taking a breather.
Pierno gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pierno misses with some punches.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pierno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Pierno's shoulder, as Pierno tries to avoid the shot.
Tim Pierno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierno avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Pierno sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tim Pierno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anselmo Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierno.
Nice shot lands for Pierno.
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Pierno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Pierno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Pierno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pierno misses with a wild body shot.
Pierno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pierno.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Pierno moves out of range easily.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Pierno ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Pierno moves into the clinch.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris throws a series of punches but Pierno avoids them all with ease.
Pierno is looking to wear down Harris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pierno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierno swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Pierno throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Pierno.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harris cracks Pierno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pierno misses with a wild body shot.
Pierno misses with a looping left.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pierno slips a jab from Harris.
A jab from Harris finds it's way through Pierno's defenses.
Pierno looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Pierno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pierno looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris lands with a shot to the body.
Harris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierno.
Pierno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pierno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Pierno takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Pierno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris's corner calls for a 1-2. Harris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harris throws a combination. Pierno tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harris throws a hook but Pierno avoids it easily.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris cracks Pierno with an open hand slap.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Pierno's head but Pierno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierno throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Pierno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harris momentarily.
Pierno throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Pierno's head but Pierno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pierno tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harris manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierno was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Pierno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Pierno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pierno misses the shot to the body.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris takes one to the chin there.
Pierno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harris throws a series of punches but Pierno avoids them all with ease.
Pierno throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris scores with a sloppy right hand. Pierno should have avoided that one.
Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Pierno's shoulder, as Pierno tries to avoid the shot.
Pierno misses with a looping right.
Harris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harris lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris chips away with some ground and pound.
Pierno trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
Pierno keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pierno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard.
Pierno postures up.
Pierno is fighting to break Harris's control of his arms but Harris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pierno trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harris trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pierno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pierno looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pierno at a distance.
Pierno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pierno defends it nicely.
Pierno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pierno's waist but Pierno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Pierno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierno was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Pierno misses with a hook.
Anselmo Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pierno at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Pierno. Those never looked like landing.
Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pierno on the side of the head.
A big right from Pierno misses.
Harris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Harris does no damage.
As Harris tries to get set, Pierno tries to push him back and clinch up but Harris manages to avoid the attempt.
A cross from Pierno lands.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harris misses with a hook.
Pierno is looking to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris throws a series of punches but Pierno moves out of range.
Tim Pierno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris takes a swing at Pierno's ribcage but misses.
Harris with a hook.
Harris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierno.
Harris looking to score a takedown here. Pierno is defending well but Harris drives through and ends up in Pierno's guard.
Harris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harris distracts Pierno with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pierno trying to control the position.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris working some strikes from top position.
Harris connects with a couple of short punches.
Pierno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harris sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pierno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierno has momentary wrist control but Harris slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierno is retaining full guard.
Anselmo Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harris cracks Pierno with a solid left hand.
Harris is working Pierno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Pierno's legs - danger averted.
Harris stands up over Pierno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pierno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris trying to control but Pierno is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Harris chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anselmo Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anselmo Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matel Huchkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henson Benderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benderson has chosen The Time is Now 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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143 lbs
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144 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matel Huchkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henson Benderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huchkov shoots in and bounces Benderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benderson pulls Huchkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Huchkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Huchkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benderson's guard.
Huchkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Benderson dives on top into guard.
Huchkov has his foot on Benderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Benderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Benderson stands up and waves to Huchkov to follow him.
Huchkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huchkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Huchkov ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson swings widly with a right hand
and Huchkov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benderson's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Benderson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov tries to break free but Benderson pushes him back against the cage.
Benderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Huchkov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Benderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Huchkov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Benderson is defending well though. Huchkov let's go of the attempt for now.
Huchkov throwing sloppy strikes.
Huchkov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Benderson is having to fend off submission attempts from Huchkov, who is looking to sink in the choke. Huchkov doesn't have the hooks in though and Benderson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Benderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benderson trying to control but Huchkov is working from the bottom.
Benderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benderson controlling from the top position.
Benderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Huchkov jabs Benderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huchkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benderson looks to land a combination but Huchkov avoids it well.
Benderson clinches.
Benderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Huchkov.
Huchkov looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Huchkov goes for a takedown attempt but Benderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Huchkov slips a jab from Benderson.
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown but Benderson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matel Huchkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Huchkov.
Huchkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Huchkov darts in looking for a takedown but Benderson gets double underhooks and turns Huchkov into the cage.
Huchkov walks into a left hand.
Benderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Huchkov under the eye.
Benderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Benderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benderson misses with a body shot.
Benderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson clinches up with Huchkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Benderson is pressed up against the cage. Huchkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benderson down to the mat. Benderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huchkov, as that shot connected.
Benderson misses with a shot to the body
and Huchkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benderson thinking.
Benderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Huchkov's head but Huchkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benderson is looking to clinch but Huchkov is avoiding it.
Huchkov cracks Benderson with an open hand slap.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henson Benderson dominated that round.
That's time! Huchkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Huchkov slips under a jab from Benderson.
Huchkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Huchkov is looking to counter punch.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Huchkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benderson. That's going to slow Huchkov down.
Benderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Huchkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Huchkov has closed the distance and engaged Benderson in a clinch.
Huchkov wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huchkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Benderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matel Huchkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benderson.
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Huchkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Benderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Huchkov is out of range.
Huchkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benderson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson misses with a leg kick
and Huchkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Benderson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Huchkov's head but Huchkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huchkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Huchkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Huchkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benderson.
Huchkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Henson Benderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huchkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huchkov.
Benderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huchkov is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huchkov wants to pass the guard but Benderson is defending well.
Huchkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huchkov.
Huchkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Huchkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Benderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huchkov is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson is positioning himself well to prevent Huchkov advancing to mount.
Huchkov prevents Benderson from improving his position.
Benderson trying to hold on to Huchkov's head to control him but Huchkov postures up.
Benderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Huchkov.
Huchkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benderson is just riding it out for now. Huchkov eventually gives up the hold.
Huchkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benderson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Huchkov is working for a kimura but Benderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Benderson trying to control from the bottom.
Benderson controlling the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Matel Huchkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Benderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huchkov.
Huchkov slips a straight right by Benderson.
Huchkov dives in and grabs Benderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benderson pushes down on Huchkov's head and hops out.
Huchkov misses with a takedown attempt - Benderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Huchkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Huchkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Benderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huchkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matel Huchkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Benderson as Huchkov shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huchkov's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Huchkov.
Huchkov tries to move into range but Benderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Huchkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov forces Benderson back against the cage and clinches.
Huchkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Benderson on the inside.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Huchkov blocks it.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Huchkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Benderson lands a shoulder strike.
Huchkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huchkov is defending well for now.
Huchkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson lands with a kick to the temple. Huchkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Benderson scores with a nice strike.
Benderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Huchkov checks a leg kick.
Huchkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benderson defends it nicely.
Benderson tries to clinch up but Huchkov circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huchkov.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Benderson.
Huchkov closes the distance and clinches up with Benderson, looking for a takedown. Huchkov pushes Benderson against the cage but Benderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huchkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huchkov tries for a takedown but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benderson lands a right hook to the body.
Benderson tries to clinch but Huchkov moves out of range.
Benderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huchkov.
Benderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Huchkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Huchkov is in Benderson's guard.
Huchkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benderson has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Huchkov, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Huchkov slips the punch.
Huchkov shoots in for a double leg but Benderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benderson tries a low kick but Huchkov avoids it.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benderson throws a nice head kick!
Huchkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benderson defends well and Huchkov ends up having to push Benderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Huchkov misses the target.
Benderson feints and then cracks Huchkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huchkov down.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huchkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huchkov's head backwards.
Huchkov misses with a looping right.
Huchkov throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benderson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snitch (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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Malenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch ducks under a wild hook from Malenko.
Snitch throws out a loose jab but Malenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snitch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Snitch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jon Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Malenko with that takedown attempt.
Malenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch misses with the combination.
Snitch misses with a leg kick
and Malenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snitch's guard.
Snitch wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Malenko manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Malenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snitch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malenko wants to free his trapped foot but Snitch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snitch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Malenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Malenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snitch is in trouble now - Malenko has advanced to mount!
Snitch is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch tries to control Malenko's body but Malenko pushes him off. Snitch squirms to his side and now Malenko has his back!
Snitch defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Malenko's arms.
Snitch rolls, trying to escape but Malenko keeps control of the position.
Malenko controls the position.
Snitch is trying to get back to his feet but Malenko has full control of the position and if anything, Snitch has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Malenko is not going to allow Snitch to sit and survive in this position.
Malenko tries to get the hooks in deep but Snitch pushed the leg off.
Snitch tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Malenko has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Snitch is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Malenko!
Our winner, Ray Malenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Jon Snitch had this to say: 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rama Arjuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arjuna comes to the cage accompanied by Om. Del Oeste has chosen Coming Home as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Arjuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Del Oeste!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Oeste misses with a looping right.
Ryan Del Oeste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arjuna misses with a body kick.
Arjuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Oeste.
Arjuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Del Oeste is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arjuna's half guard.
Arjuna manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Del Oeste uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Del Oeste.
Arjuna throws a hook to the side of Del Oeste's head but Del Oeste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Oeste takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Oeste misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming.
Arjuna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Del Oeste tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arjuna pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Del Oeste back to the cage. Arjuna follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Danga de danga de dang - Del Oeste scores with a four punch combination!
Del Oeste goes for a double leg but Arjuna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arjuna continues to drive forward.
Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Del Oeste.
Del Oeste loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch.
Arjuna is looking for a counter combo.
Del Oeste throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arjuna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Del Oeste misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arjuna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Del Oeste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna moves into the clinch.
A short left from Arjuna.
Del Oeste is trying to pull guard but Arjuna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arjuna lands with a light punch inside.
Del Oeste tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arjuna will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Del Oeste up against the cage.
Arjuna is working Del Oeste over against the cage.
Del Oeste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arjuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arjuna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arjuna lands a left hand.
Arjuna pushes Del Oeste back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arjuna.
Del Oeste tries to pull guard but Arjuna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arjuna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Oeste backwards.
Del Oeste is rocked!
Arjuna lands a right hand.
Del Oeste is still on wobbly legs! Can Arjuna finish him?
Arjuna stalling.
Del Oeste seems to have recovered his senses.
Arjuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Del Oeste backwards.
Arjuna lands a shoulder strike.
Del Oeste blocks a body shot from Arjuna.
Del Oeste blocks a body shot from Arjuna.
A frustrated look appears on Del Oeste's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Arjuna.
Del Oeste takes a shot to the head.
Arjuna is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Arjuna pushes Del Oeste against the cage. Arjuna is working some dirty boxing. Arjuna pushes off with a quick right hook! Del Oeste goes down! Del Oeste tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Arjuna moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna!
A victorious Rama Arjuna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ryan Del Oeste was interviewed post fight and said 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cholo Van Gaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen On March The Saints as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cholo Van Gaal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Gaal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Van Gaal misses the jab.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the body
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Van Gaal's head but Van Gaal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Van Gaal throws a one two combo.
Van Gaal cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Van Gaal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Gaal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Van Gaal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at O'Brannigans MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Gaal can pounce on him.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gaal throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Gaal is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Van Gaal's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Gaal checks a leg kick.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Van Gaal.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Gaal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Van Gaal misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Van Gaal loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson is looking to slow Van Gaal down with leg kicks.
Van Gaal moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Van Gaal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Van Gaal looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut.
Van Gaal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
A big left from Johnson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Van Gaal scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Van Gaal missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Gaal misses with a looping right.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson thumps Van Gaal with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gaal lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Good work by Van Gaal as he checks the leg kick.
Van Gaal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Gaal.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Van Gaal throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal checks a leg kick.
Johnson moves out of range as Van Gaal strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Van Gaal. Those never looked like landing.
Van Gaal misses the jab.
Van Gaal jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Van Gaal's leg. Van Gaal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Van Gaal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Gaal defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Gaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws the left hand but Van Gaal avoids the punch easily.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Gaal's head backwards.
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Gaal throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Van Gaal takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Gaal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Van Gaal checks a leg kick nicely.
As Johnson tries to get set, Van Gaal tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot.
Van Gaal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Van Gaal lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Van Gaal's leg. Van Gaal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson wants to slow Van Gaal down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson throws a hook but Van Gaal blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Van Gaal avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Gaal.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Gaal, as that shot connected.
Van Gaal throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Van Gaal checks it
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Van Gaal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Gaal looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Cholo Van Gaal is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Van Gaal's legs.
Van Gaal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson punishes Van Gaal's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Van Gaal moves away and avoids it.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Gaal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Van Gaal down.
Van Gaal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Gaal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Gaal checks the leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab when Van Gaal was well out of range.
Van Gaal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Van Gaal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Van Gaal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gaal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Gaal.
Van Gaal scores with a shot to the body.
Van Gaal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Gaal jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson with a jab.
Van Gaal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gaal.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Johnson tries a low kick but Van Gaal avoids it.
Van Gaal looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Gaal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Gaal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Gaal misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Van Gaal misses the jab.
Van Gaal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson wants to clinch up but Van Gaal keeps it at a distance.
Van Gaal thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Van Gaal's legs.
Van Gaal looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Gaal needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson clinches up with Van Gaal and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Gaal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Gaal just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Van Gaal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gaal lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Van Gaal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Johnson slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a wild combination.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Van Gaal misses with a hook
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Van Gaal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Gaal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson thumps Van Gaal with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Van Gaal jumps back.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Van Gaal walks into a left hand.
Van Gaal slips a jab from Johnson.
Van Gaal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson jabs at Van Gaal's body.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Van Gaal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Gaal's sensitive parts.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Van Gaal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Gaal as he jumps to the side.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Van Gaal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Van Gaal throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Gaal on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Van Gaal manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Van Gaal.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Gaal.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cholo Van Gaal.
Well Van Gaal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cholo Van Gaal!
A very excited looking Cholo Van Gaal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Lincekum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fujiwara Tsuyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lincekum comes to the cage accompanied by BYOB. Tsuyoshi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. WHISPERED - HOLD THE SWORD kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fujiwara Tsuyoshi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Lincekum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuyoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lincekum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Lincekum throws a hook but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but Lincekum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi needs to keep his hands up - Lincekum had a free shot at his head there.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight right.
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Tsuyoshi avoids it well.
Lincekum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Lincekum does no damage.
Tsuyoshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lincekum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Lincekum's shoulder, as Lincekum tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lincekum momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum misses with a hook.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Lincekum lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuyoshi missing with a left hand there. Lincekum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Lincekum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincekum lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuyoshi off the cage and back into range.
Lincekum misses with a double jab.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum looks to throw the jab but Tsuyoshi is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi throws a jab when Lincekum was well out of range.
Lincekum sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lincekum lands a glancing blow to the side of Tsuyoshi's head.
Good shot there by Tsuyoshi.
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuyoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincekum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsuyoshi misses with a left hand
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincekum fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuyoshi scores with a body shot.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi throws out a leg kick but Lincekum moves out of range and Tsuyoshi only half commits.
Lincekum cracks Tsuyoshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Tsuyoshi avoids the punch easily.
Tsuyoshi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Tsuyoshi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum throws a jab when Tsuyoshi was well out of range.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum lands with a nice body punch.
Lincekum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lincekum misses the target.
Tsuyoshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tsuyoshi looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
Tsuyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincekum manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Lincekum coming out on top.
Lincekum throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tsuyoshi throws a shot from downtown. Lincekum moves away and avoids it.
Lincekum shoots in for a double leg but Tsuyoshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuyoshi lands a two punch combo.
Lincekum dips to his left and cracks Tsuyoshi with an uppercut!
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi needs to keep his hands up - Lincekum had a free shot at his head there.
Tsuyoshi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lincekum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuyoshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot
and Lincekum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuyoshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Lincekum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Tsuyoshi avoids them all with ease.
Tsuyoshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lincekum.
Lincekum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lincekum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsuyoshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lincekum throws a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Lincekum strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Lincekum misses.
Tsuyoshi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lincekum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Lincekum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincekum is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A leg kick checked by Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the body
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum moves out of range of the strikes.
Lincekum throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincekum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Lincekum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lincekum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lincekum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsuyoshi lands a right hook to the body.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuyoshi moves forwards but Lincekum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lincekum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum scores with a jab. Tsuyoshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Lincekum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tsuyoshi dodges the punch combination from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lincekum checks it well.
Tsuyoshi throws a looping overhand right but Lincekum ducks down to avoid it.
Lincekum walks into a left hand.
Tim Lincekum is winning the standup battle so far.
Lincekum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuyoshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lincekum cracks Tsuyoshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Lincekum counters with a three punch combo that has Tsuyoshi backing up. Tsuyoshi nods at Lincekum to acknowledge the strikes.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tsuyoshi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lincekum has got the better of the exchanges.
Lincekum tries to bum rush Tsuyoshi with a series of wild strikes but Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tim Lincekum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Lincekum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuyoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsuyoshi. That's going to slow Lincekum down.
Lincekum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsuyoshi under the eye.
Lincekum thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Lincekum counters with a nice uppercut.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsuyoshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tsuyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lincekum lands a nice looking body shot.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Lincekum's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lincekum duly obliges.
Tsuyoshi is rocked!
Lincekum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Lincekum finish him?
Lincekum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincekum scores with a jab. Tsuyoshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lincekum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Tsuyoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lincekum.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuyoshi seems to have recovered his senses.
Lincekum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum moves out of range of the body kick from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lincekum under the eye.
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Tsuyoshi avoids it well.
Tsuyoshi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsuyoshi misses with a kick to the body.
Tsuyoshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lincekum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincekum connects with a body shot that sends Tsuyoshi's belly button to the back.
Lincekum connects with a looping right hand.
Lincekum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice combination there by Lincekum.
Lincekum punishes Tsuyoshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
Lincekum ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincekum.
A lazy left from Lincekum finds it's target.
Lincekum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincekum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum swings for the body but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Lincekum blocks it.
Tsuyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincekum manages to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Tsuyoshi finds it's target.
Tsuyoshi ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Tsuyoshi avoids the punch easily.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Tsuyoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum throws a hook but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Lincekum lands a jab to Tsuyoshi's midsection.
Tsuyoshi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuyoshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincekum appears to be looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Tsuyoshi misses.
Lincekum staying out of range there.
Tsuyoshi misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincekum scores with a punch to the head.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lincekum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuyoshi can do to turn this around?
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Tsuyoshi avoids it well.
A low kick from Tsuyoshi misses
and Lincekum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Lincekum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuyoshi scores with a head kick.
Tsuyoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum is looking to slow Tsuyoshi down with leg kicks.
A big left from Lincekum misses.
Lincekum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsuyoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Lincekum with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi throws a big counter head kick but Lincekum avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincekum throws a nice looking combination but Tsuyoshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi walks into a left hand.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Lincekum dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tsuyoshi with a hook.
Tsuyoshi tries to work over Lincekum's front leg with a kick but Lincekum checks it.
A combination from Lincekum does no damage.
Lincekum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tsuyoshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lincekum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuyoshi throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lincekum, as that shot connected.
A jab from Lincekum finds it's way through Tsuyoshi's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
A shot to the body from Tsuyoshi misses
and Lincekum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuyoshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsuyoshi tries a quick counter leg kick but Lincekum is wise to it.
Tsuyoshi defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuyoshi is looking for the big counter here.
Tsuyoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsuyoshi connects with a body shot.
Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lincekum.
As Tsuyoshi looks to move away, Lincekum throws a big counter combo but Tsuyoshi just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Lincekum. Those never looked like landing.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Tsuyoshi avoids the punch easily.
Lincekum lands with a straight right. Tsuyoshi didn't see that one coming.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Tsuyoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuyoshi fakes the leg kick and cracks Lincekum in the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to move into range but Lincekum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsuyoshi gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi tries to bum rush Lincekum with a series of wild strikes but Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lincekum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsuyoshi pinned against the cage. Tsuyoshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lincekum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincekum appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lincekum looks to land a combination. Tsuyoshi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target.
Lincekum ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lincekum rushes Tsuyoshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lincekum'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.
Tsuyoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lincekum avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lincekum's efforts to push away.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
Lincekum takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
Tsuyoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lincekum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lincekum trying to stall but Tsuyoshi improves his position.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum stalling in the clinch.
Lincekum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tsuyoshi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lincekum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuyoshi is keeping busy.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Lincekum tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsuyoshi avoids the damage to the body.
Lincekum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tim Lincekum did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lincekum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuyoshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lincekum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lincekum with a nice cross.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincekum scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lincekum throws a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lincekum is looking to clinch but Tsuyoshi is avoiding it.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Lincekum's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Lincekum - just one landing.
Tsuyoshi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot.
A big left from Tsuyoshi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lincekum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lincekum connects with a body shot.
Tsuyoshi moves forwards but Lincekum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincekum misses with a straight left.
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsuyoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincekum moves out of range of the body kick from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick which misses Lincekum's front leg but catches the back leg as Lincekum tries to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi needs to keep his hands up - Lincekum had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Tsuyoshi finds it's way through Lincekum's defenses.
Tsuyoshi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lincekum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tsuyoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincekum throws out the jab.
Lincekum connects with a right hand. Tsuyoshi shakes it off.
Tsuyoshi slips a straight right by Lincekum.
Lincekum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tsuyoshi walks into a jab.
Tsuyoshi clinches up with Lincekum and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Lincekum avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Lincekum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lincekum displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tsuyoshi up against the cage.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body.
Lincekum with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum wants to stall.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lincekum misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum taking a breather.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lincekum avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lincekum.
Lincekum content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lincekum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuyoshi is keeping busy.
Lincekum tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Lincekum avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
Lincekum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuyoshi is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Lincekum controls the action.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body.
Lincekum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lincekum.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lincekum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tsuyoshi's brow.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tsuyoshi avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Lincekum trying to stall but Tsuyoshi improves his position.
Tsuyoshi managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Lincekum slowing the pace effectively.
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lincekum avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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 Tim Lincekum will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lincekum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsuyoshi misses the shot to the body.
As Tsuyoshi looks to move away, Lincekum throws a big counter combo but Tsuyoshi just gets out of the way.
Tsuyoshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lincekum counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi throws a shot from downtown. Lincekum moves away and avoids it.
Tsuyoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincekum ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
A shot to the liver by Lincekum. Beautiful body shot.
Lincekum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsuyoshi in his tracks.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Tsuyoshi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuyoshi moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum avoids a kick to the body.
Tsuyoshi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lincekum connects with a looping right hand.
Tsuyoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Lincekum counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum drops his hands momentarily and Tsuyoshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi throws a chopping leg kick but Lincekum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Lincekum finds it's target.
Tsuyoshi jabs Lincekum right on the nose. Lincekum blinks but takes it well.
Tsuyoshi takes one on the button.
Lincekum throws out a powerful jab.
Lincekum throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Lincekum. That snapped Tsuyoshi's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Tsuyoshi. Those never looked like landing.
Lincekum misses with a wild combination.
Tsuyoshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Lincekum blocks the low kick.
Tsuyoshi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lincekum misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Tsuyoshi loads up on a big right hand but Lincekum slips the punch.
Lincekum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
A clash of legs there as Lincekum blocks the low kick.
Tsuyoshi cracks Lincekum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuyoshi scores with a punch to the head.
Lincekum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsuyoshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lincekum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsuyoshi scrambles back to his feet.
Lincekum connects with a looping right hand.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi throws a chopping leg kick but Lincekum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Tsuyoshi misses.
Lincekum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tsuyoshi ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuyoshi throws out the jab.
Lincekum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lincekum cracks Tsuyoshi with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum throws a right hand that Tsuyoshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsuyoshi also avoids with ease.
Lincekum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsuyoshi tries to score with a low kick but Lincekum moves his leg out of the way.
Lincekum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tsuyoshi eats them both and turns towards Lincekum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tsuyoshi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tsuyoshi duly obliges.
Tsuyoshi walks into a stiff left hand from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with the combination.
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuyoshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook.
Lincekum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum misses with a straight left.
Tsuyoshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tim Lincekum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lincekum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Lincekum - just one landing.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick
and Lincekum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuyoshi slips a jab from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lincekum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincekum lands with a cross.
Donk. Lincekum catches Tsuyoshi right on the button with a cross.
Tsuyoshi blocks a jab.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Lincekum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincekum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Lincekum!
Tim Lincekum is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tim Lincekum thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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