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Syn 507 - Donnelly vs Keosayan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Gullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Gullit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gullit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gullit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith rushes Gullit and presses him up against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gullit avoids a kick to the body.
Smith avoids the body shot from Gullit.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gullit throws out the jab.
Gullit throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Gullit shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Gullit to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gullit misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Gullit both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick but Gullit moves out of range.
Smith rushes Gullit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gullit.
Gullit jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gullit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Gullit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gullit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Gullit's legs - danger averted.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Gullit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Gullit's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gullit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gullit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gullit throws a big shot that misses.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ruud Gullit has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gullit looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Gullit tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Gullit back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gullit is rocked!
Smith drives through and clinches with Gullit against the cage.
Oh Gullit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Gullit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gullit seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Gullit circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Gullit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gullit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gullit misses the jab.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gullit. Gullit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gullit cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gullit avoids the body shot from Smith.
Gullit throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matt Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gullit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Gullit misses with a body kick.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith clinches.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gullit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Gullit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gullit is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Gullit pushes him off.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Gullit sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gullit throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Gullit throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Gullit and move into the clinch position.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up but Gullit circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruud Gullit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gullit throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Gullit off balance momentarily.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gullit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gullit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Gullit throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith clinches.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Gullit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gullit tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gullit.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gullit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gullit scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gullit fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullit misses with a double jab.
Gullit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Gullit. Those never looked like landing.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gullit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gullit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith is looking to clinch but Gullit is avoiding it.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gullit working hard to break the clinch.
Gullit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matt Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gullit is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith has Gullit pressed against the cage, preventing Gullit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Gullit won't want to take too many of those.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gullit's elbow.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gullit or not.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Gullit in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gullit's calf.
Gullit throws a combination that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands a body shot.
Gullit tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Gullit takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Smith.
Ruud Gullit's cut is getting worse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gullit is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Gullit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruud Gullit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whack! Smith lands a heavy head kick that drops Gullit. The ref tackles Smith to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gullit was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Matt Smith!
Matt Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Spiteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe has chosen Noah Gundersen - Oh Death as his entrance music. Dave Spiteri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Slim Crowe's chin.
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Spiteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiteri shoots in but no luck this time.
Crowe throws out a counter right but Spiteri avoids it with no problem.
Spiteri looks for a takedown but Crowe sprawls well.
Spiteri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spiteri scores with a sloppy right hand. Crowe should have avoided that one.
Spiteri slips under a jab.
Spiteri moves away from the strike by Crowe.
Crowe misses with an uppercut
and Spiteri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crowe is looking to improve his position.
Crowe has one foot on Spiteri's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crowe throws out the jab.
It looked like Spiteri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spiteri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri closes the distance and clinches.
Crowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri tries for a takedown but Crowe manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Spiteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crowe pushes Spiteri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spiteri blocks a body shot from Crowe.
Crowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crowe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crowe lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spiteri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crowe's brow.
Crowe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.
Crowe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Crowe working aggressively here.
Spiteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Crowe.
Crowe lands with a right to the head.
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!
Crowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.
Crowe throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spiteri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crowe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spiteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spiteri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spiteri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Spiteri misses the target.
Crowe closes the distance and pushes Spiteri back into the cage.
Crowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowe breaks from the clinch.
Crowe works the jab nicely.
Spiteri throws a hook but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Crowe avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crowe.
Spiteri looking to score a takedown here. Crowe is defending well but Spiteri drives through and ends up in Crowe's guard.
Crowe has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Spiteri is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Crowe breaks the clinch.
Slim Crowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spiteri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spiteri lands a nice looking body shot.
Crowe digs a good hook to Spiteri's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe tries to clinch but Spiteri is having none of it.
Spiteri instigates a clinch.
Crowe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crowe throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
A short right from Crowe.
Crowe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spiteri is defending well for now.
Spiteri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe stuffs the takedown attempt from Spiteri. Spiteri gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crowe.
Crowe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spiteri thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spiteri takes the fight into the clinch.
Crowe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crowe digs a right hand into Spiteri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spiteri's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Crowe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crowe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spiteri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Crowe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crowe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crowe throws a low kick, looking for Spiteri's leg but Spiteri calmly moves out of range.
Spiteri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spiteri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spiteri takes a swing at Crowe's ribcage but misses.
Crowe counters with a body kick.
A big right from Spiteri misses.
Spiteri misses with a low kick.
Crowe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spiteri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crowe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crowe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spiteri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dave Spiteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Spiteri with that takedown attempt.
Spiteri moves into the clinch successfully.
Crowe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowe lands a body punch.
Crowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crowe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spiteri's sensitive parts.
Spiteri lands a jab.
Crowe has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Crowe.
Spiteri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crowe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri throws a head punch that misses.
Crowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Crowe scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe dodges an elbow strike from Spiteri.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crowe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Crowe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowe throws an elbow that misses.
Crowe lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spiteri fails to land.
Spiteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowe tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Crowe.
Crowe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crowe drops Spiteri with a beautiful combination! Spiteri stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crowe is looking for the KO!
Spiteri is rocked!
It looks like Dave Spiteri has been cut.
Spiteri misses the body punch
and Crowe counters with a big left hand that crumples Spiteri! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slim Crowe!
Post fight, Slim Crowe stared into the camera and said 'That's for your lousy contracts!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Moses Ohchooto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Moses Ohchooto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Yuudai!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Ohchooto misses.
Yuudai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ohchooto throws the left hand but Yuudai avoids the punch easily.
Ohchooto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ohchooto moves out of range of the leg kick from Yuudai.
We've been informed that Yuudai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ohchooto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yuudai defending well as Ohchooto loads up on a big left hand.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ohchooto finds it's way round the side to connect with Yuudai's head.
Ohchooto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuudai.
Yuudai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ohchooto takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yuudai.
Yuudai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ohchooto is out of range.
Ohchooto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yuudai throws a solid leg kick but Ohchooto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yuudai.
Yuudai tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohchooto throws a right hand that misses
and Yuudai counters with a nice body shot.
Yuudai blocks a head kick by Ohchooto.
Yuudai swings for the body but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Ohchooto misses with a head kick.
Ohchooto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuudai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yuudai throws a wild body kick that Ohchooto sees coming a mile off.
Yuudai connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yuudai thumps Ohchooto with a low kick.
Yuudai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yuudai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ohchooto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yuudai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick from Yuudai.
Ohchooto is looking to clinch but Yuudai is avoiding it.
Ohchooto throws an overhand right that lands on Yuudai's shoulder, as Yuudai tries to avoid the shot.
Yuudai throws a series of punches but Ohchooto avoids them all with ease.
Ohchooto misses with a hook.
Ohchooto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ohchooto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yuudai on the side of the head.
Ohchooto misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Yuudai.
Ohchooto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yuudai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ohchooto if he has to take too many more of those.
Ohchooto defending well as Yuudai loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Ohchooto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ohchooto tried to counter with a leg kick but Yuudai avoided it.
Both fighters circling a little - Ohchooto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Yuudai.
Ohchooto throws out a powerful jab.
Yuudai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ohchooto walks into a left hand.
Ohchooto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yuudai throws a push kick but Ohchooto slaps the foot to one side.
Yuudai throws a lazy uppercut
and Ohchooto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ohchooto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yuudai.
Yuudai counters with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ohchooto.
Yuudai lands with a cross.
A cross from Ohchooto lands.
Ohchooto blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Ohchooto blocks the low kick.
Ohchooto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ohchooto throws the left hand but Yuudai avoids the punch easily.
Ohchooto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yuudai.
A solid body kick from Yuudai.
Ohchooto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yuudai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto has Yuudai up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Yuudai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yuudai tries to work over Ohchooto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuudai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Yuudai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ohchooto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ohchooto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ohchooto trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Ohchooto.
Yuudai manages to break the clinch.
Yuudai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ohchooto throws a poor cross that misses
and Yuudai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuudai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ohchooto blocks the body kick.
Ohchooto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yuudai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohchooto avoids the body shot from Yuudai.
Ohchooto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yuudai throws a wild body kick that Ohchooto sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ohchooto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yuudai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yuudai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yuudai throws a lazy right hand but Ohchooto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuudai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuudai just misses with a punch to the body.
Ohchooto wants to clinch.
Yuudai scores with a body shot.
Yuudai misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohchooto slips under a jab from Yuudai.
Yuudai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yuudai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ohchooto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ohchooto misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ohchooto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yuudai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ohchooto moves into the clinch successfully.
Yuudai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
Ohchooto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohchooto misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yuudai in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yuudai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuudai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuudai. Ohchooto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yuudai slips under a jab.
Yuudai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yuudai throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Ohchooto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yuudai.
Yuudai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ohchooto.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yuudai.
Yuudai throws a leg kick
and Ohchooto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ohchooto is looking to clinch.
Jab from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto throws a head kick but Yuudai moves out of range.
Yuudai scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohchooto tests Yuudai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yuudai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ohchooto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yuudai throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohchooto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yuudai digs a right hand underneath Ohchooto's ribcage. Ohchooto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yuudai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
Ohchooto lands with a right to the head.
Ohchooto misses with an elbow over the top.
Yuudai lands a body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands with a light punch inside.
Ohchooto tries a knee to the head but Yuudai blocks it.
Yuudai blocks an elbow strike from Ohchooto.
Yuudai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ohchooto up against the cage.
Ohchooto lands with a short shot to the head.
Yuudai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ohchooto misses with a knee strike.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yuudai avoids it.
Yuudai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the head but Yuudai blocks with his arms.
Yuudai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ohchooto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moses Ohchooto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ohchooto throws a punch but it's blocked by Yuudai.
Ohchooto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yuudai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ohchooto misses the body punch
and Yuudai counters with a low kick, right behind Ohchooto 's knee.
That kick from Yuudai tenderised Ohchooto's leg. Ohchooto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yuudai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ohchooto misses with a looping left.
Ohchooto throws out a loose jab but Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuudai feints a counter leg kick.
Yuudai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ohchooto.
Yuudai dodges the punch combination from Ohchooto.
Yuudai throws a wild body kick that Ohchooto sees coming a mile off.
Yuudai misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ohchooto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ohchooto throws a wild body kick that Yuudai sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut lands for Yuudai. That snapped Ohchooto's head back.
Yuudai misses with a kick to the body.
Ohchooto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ohchooto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuudai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ohchooto.
Yuudai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ohchooto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yuudai works the jab nicely.
Yuudai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ohchooto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yuudai can pounce on him.
Ohchooto throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuudai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ohchooto throws a sloppy head kick and Yuudai moves out of range easily.
Yuudai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ohchooto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ohchooto cracks a nice hook into Yuudai's ribs.
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!
Ohchooto checks a low kick from Yuudai.
A punch combination from Ohchooto misses.
Ohchooto slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai throws a low kick but Ohchooto moves out of range easily.
Ohchooto throws the left hand but Yuudai avoids the punch easily.
Ohchooto jabs at Yuudai's body.
Ohchooto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ohchooto misses with an uppercut.
Ohchooto jabs at Yuudai's body.
Yuudai avoids a kick to the body.
Yuudai misses with a looping left.
Ohchooto throws a head kick but Yuudai moves out of range.
Yuudai throws a sloppy head kick and Ohchooto moves out of range easily.
Yuudai looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohchooto is just out of range.
Ohchooto moves out of range of the leg kick from Yuudai.
Yuudai takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Yuudai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuudai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohchooto moves away.
Ohchooto fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Yuudai misses its intended target.
Yuudai looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohchooto is just out of range.
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 Moses Ohchooto 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!
Yuudai throws a lazy right hand but Ohchooto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuudai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yuudai counters with a nice uppercut.
Ohchooto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yuudai is looking to land body kicks.
Ohchooto is looking to clinch but Yuudai is avoiding it.
Yuudai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yuudai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ohchooto is out of range and Yuudai settles back down.
Ohchooto loads up on a big right hand but Yuudai slips the punch.
Yuudai looks to land a right hand but Ohchooto moved out of range.
Ohchooto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yuudai finds it's way round the side to connect with Ohchooto's head.
Ohchooto sizes up Yuudai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yuudai misses the body punch
and Ohchooto counters with a left to the body.
Ohchooto throws a push kick but Yuudai slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuudai lands with a slapping head kick.
Ohchooto takes one on the button.
Ohchooto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ohchooto checks a low kick from Yuudai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai tries a low kick but Ohchooto avoids it.
Ohchooto throwing a counter right hand but Yuudai manages to avoid it.
Yuudai throws a body shot but no joy.
Ohchooto throws a sloppy head kick
and Yuudai counters with a nice body kick.
Ohchooto throws out a powerful jab.
Yuudai blocks a head kick by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto misses with a wild body shot.
Ohchooto tries to clinch up.
Ohchooto throws a looping overhand right but Yuudai ducks down to avoid it.
Ohchooto misses with a left hand
and Yuudai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ohchooto throws a sloppy head kick and Yuudai moves out of range easily.
Yuudai scores with a nice right hand.
Ohchooto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohchooto was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.
Yuudai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ohchooto on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Ohchooto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ohchooto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohchooto tries to land a leg kick but Yuudai saw it coming and moves away.
Ohchooto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ohchooto avoids the body shot from Yuudai.
Ohchooto moves in looking to clinch but Yuudai pushes him off.
Ohchooto checks a leg kick.
Ohchooto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ohchooto is looking to clinch.
Yuudai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yuudai loads up on a big right hand but Ohchooto slips the punch.
Ohchooto is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ohchooto scores with a jab to the body.
Ohchooto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ohchooto checks a leg kick nicely.
Yuudai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yuudai connects with a crisp jab.
Yuudai misses with a body kick.
Yuudai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ohchooto moves out of range as Yuudai throws a body kick.
Ohchooto scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto misses with a straight left.
Yuudai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ohchooto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A swing and a miss from Yuudai.
Ohchooto clinches.
Yuudai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuudai throws a solid leg kick but Ohchooto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yuudai.
Ohchooto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ohchooto misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Yuudai.
Yuudai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yuudai moves out of range of the body kick from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands a front kick.
Ohchooto checks a leg kick.
Ohchooto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ohchooto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yuudai on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuudai throws an overhand right that lands on Ohchooto's shoulder, as Ohchooto tries to avoid the shot.
As Yuudai backs away, Ohchooto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yuudai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Yuudai.
Yuudai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yuudai swings for the body but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Yuudai throws a jab but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuudai.
Ohchooto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ohchooto missing with knees to the body.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the head.
Ohchooto lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Ohchooto working aggressively here.
Yuudai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohchooto manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuudai blocks a head kick by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuudai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yuudai misses the shot to the body.
Ohchooto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuudai.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takeshi Yuudai.
I think Yuudai 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao De Santo Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castor Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Santo Cristo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Que país é esse?. Castor Rollins told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
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187 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao De Santo Cristo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Castor Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Santo Cristo's sensitive parts.
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Santo Cristo moves away.
Rollins misses with the combination.
De Santo Cristo connects with a body shot.
Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Santo Cristo to score with a decent uppercut.
De Santo Cristo digs a good body shot into Rollins's ribs.
De Santo Cristo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Santo Cristo scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and pushes Rollins back into the cage.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rollins.
De Santo Cristo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rollins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rollins has had enough of the clinch but De Santo Cristo keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Rollins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo wants the takedown. Rollins is fighting it off but De Santo Cristo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rollins's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins is trying to control the position but De Santo Cristo postures up.
De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.
Rollins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Santo Cristo throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Santo Cristo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Santo Cristo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've been hearing that De Santo Cristo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De Santo Cristo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Santo Cristo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Santo Cristo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rollins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Rollins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rollins keeping full guard, as De Santo Cristo tries to pass.
Rollins throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Santo Cristo uses it to pass to side control.
Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Santo Cristo cracks Rollins with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rollins keeps working.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches from side control.
De Santo Cristo working the head and body with strikes.
Rollins tries to buck De Santo Cristo off but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins is not content to let De Santo Cristo control the position.
Rollins tries to buck De Santo Cristo off but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo is chipping away with strikes.
Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rollins to see if he's OK.
De Santo Cristo working away.
De Santo Cristo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rollins struggling a bit here.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice forearm strike.
De Santo Cristo is trying to get an arm triangle but Rollins is defending well.
Rollins manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Santo Cristo lands with an overhand left.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch up but Rollins keeps it at a distance.
De Santo Cristo throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Rollins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rollins gets underhooks to prevent De Santo Cristo's takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Rollins.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?
Rollins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins breaks from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo thuds his shin into the meat of Rollins's side.
Rollins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rollins wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch
and Rollins counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo is out of range.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
De Santo Cristo misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rollins! But no joy.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo throws a combination that misses
and Rollins counters with a left to the body.
Rollins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rollins will feel that in the morning.
De Santo Cristo has closed the distance and engaged Rollins in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Santo Cristo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Rollins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins stalling in the clinch but De Santo Cristo improves position.
Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rollins but Rollins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rollins lands a nice shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as De Santo Cristo blocks the leg kick.
De Santo Cristo thumps Rollins with a low kick.
De Santo Cristo misses with a takedown attempt - Rollins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rollins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a wild body shot.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santo Cristo fails with a takedown attempt.
Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Santo Cristo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rollins shapes to counter with a head kick.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
De Santo Cristo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rollins. That did some damage!
De Santo Cristo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rollins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Santo Cristo scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Joao De Santo Cristo has been cut.
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Santo Cristo moves away.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rollins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins throws a leg kick which misses De Santo Cristo's front leg but catches the back leg as De Santo Cristo tries to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
De Santo Cristo fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it.
Rollins connects with a solid leg kick.
De Santo Cristo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rollins. Rollins obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins throws a body punch but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
Rollins tries a low kick but De Santo Cristo avoids it.
De Santo Cristo avoids the body shot from Rollins.
De Santo Cristo is looking to slow Rollins down with leg kicks.
De Santo Cristo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Santo Cristo connects with a jab.
Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting De Santo Cristo counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao De Santo Cristo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Santo Cristo. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Rollins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
Rollins feints a counter leg kick.
Rollins blocks the body kick.
De Santo Cristo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rollins's sensitive parts.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up
and Rollins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rollins keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins moves out of range of the body kick from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Santo Cristo takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rollins. No joy for De Santo Cristo on that attempt.
Donk. De Santo Cristo catches Rollins right on the button with a cross.
Rollins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Santo Cristo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Santo Cristo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to avoid it but De Santo Cristo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rollins to the ground. Rollins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rollins feints a counter leg kick.
De Santo Cristo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting De Santo Cristo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range as Rollins strikes.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range as Rollins throws a body kick.
Rollins thows a leg kick but De Santo Cristo checks it
and De Santo Cristo counters with a body kick that stops Rollins in his tracks momentarily.
De Santo Cristo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Santo Cristo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Santo Cristo - that will leave a mark!
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!
De Santo Cristo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rollins throws a big counter head kick but De Santo Cristo avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Santo Cristo. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick that knocks Rollins off balance momentarily.
Rollins gets caught flat footed, as De Santo Cristo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Santo Cristo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rollins is looking for a triangle but De Santo Cristo pushes his legs off easily.
De Santo Cristo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rollins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rollins has an active guard here but De Santo Cristo has managed to pass into half guard.
Rollins won't allow De Santo Cristo to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins looking for submissions off his back.
De Santo Cristo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from De Santo Cristo.
Rollins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rollins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rollins is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins actively working from the bottom here.
Rollins is trying to stand up here but De Santo Cristo is controlling him well.
De Santo Cristo trying to control from half guard but Rollins is working away.
Rollins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Santo Cristo pulls his head out easily.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rollins is looking for a sweep. De Santo Cristo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Santo Cristo is nestled in close to Rollins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rollins looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if De Santo Cristo 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Santo Cristo 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
A very excited looking Joao De Santo Cristo 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekhov comes to the cage accompanied by КАТЮШA. Hermano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Deadhead. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hermano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chekhov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hermano grinds an elbow into Chekhov's temple.
Hermano is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chekhov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hermano working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hermano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chekhov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hermano grinds an elbow into Chekhov's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hermano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chekhov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Chekhov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chekhov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Chekhov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hermano lands a nice forearm strike.
Chekhov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hermano.
Chekhov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hermano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chekhov is trying to control Hermano's posture but Hermano avoids it.
Hermano is chipping away with strikes.
Chekhov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hermano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano misses with the ground and pound.
A control attempt from Chekhov but he's now mounted!
Hermano throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hermano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hermano misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chekhov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chekhov regains half guard.
Hermano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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!
Chekhov is looking to control Hermano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chekhov avoid being mounted?
Hermano working Chekhov over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov is looking for a sweep. Hermano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chekhov is looking to control Hermano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chekhov avoid being mounted?
Chekhov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chekhov is looking for a sweep. Hermano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hermano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chekhov tries to roll over but Hermano keeps him under control.
Chekhov taking some punishment here, with Hermano in his half guard.
Chekhov is looking to improve his position.
Hermano working over Chekhov with some ground and pound. Chekhov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano is looking for a kimura but Chekhov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hermano to get the leverage.
Hermano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chekhov wants to improve his position but Hermano is controlling well.
Hermano working over Chekhov with some ground and pound. Chekhov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chekhov has hold of Hermano's hands but Hermano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chekhov tries to get to full guard but Hermano has control of the leg.
Chekhov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hermano wants to work for an arm triangle but Chekhov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chekhov is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chekhov punishes Hermano's body with a nice straight punch.
Hermano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hermano throws a jab when Chekhov was well out of range.
Chekhov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chekhov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hermano.
Chekhov connects with a body shot.
Hermano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chekhov looks to land a right hand but Hermano moved out of range.
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chekhov.
Hermano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chekhov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hermano misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano pushes Chekhov away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chekhov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hermano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chekhov scores with a nice body kick.
Chekhov connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hermano connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov moves out of range as Hermano strikes.
Donk. Chekhov catches Hermano right on the button with a cross.
Chekhov tries to land a leg kick but Hermano saw it coming and moves away.
Hermano unleashes a big counter combination but Chekhov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hermano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hermano needs to keep his hands up - Chekhov had a free shot at his head there.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermano scores with a kick to the body.
Chekhov misses with a hook.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Chekhov.
Hermano misses with an uppercut. Chekhov saw that one coming.
Chekhov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hermano's calf.
Nice takedown defense from Chekhov. No joy for Hermano on that attempt.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the body.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chekhov lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chekhov wants to slow Hermano down by chopping away at his legs.
Hermano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chekhov wants to land a leg kick but Hermano is out of range.
Chekhov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Chekhov.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Chekhov.
Hermano moves away from the strike by Chekhov.
And Hermano tries to counter it with a takedown but Chekhov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Hermano moves out of range.
Chekhov is looking to wear down Hermano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermano.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermano moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov slips a jab and a cross from Hermano.
Chekhov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chekhov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hermano's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano misses the shot to the body.
Chekhov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hermano looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
Chekhov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov punishes Hermano's body with a nice straight punch.
Hermano cracks Chekhov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Jab from Hermano.
Hermano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Hermano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hermano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekhov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hermano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hermano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermano misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano dives in and grabs Chekhov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chekhov pushes down on Hermano's head and hops out.
It looked like Chekhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano misses with a body shot.
Chekhov throws a chopping leg kick but Hermano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chekhov thumps Hermano with a low kick.
Hermano throws a push kick but Chekhov slaps the foot to one side.
Chekhov cracks Hermano with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Chekhov as he connects with a hook.
Hermano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Hermano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hermano throws out a loose jab but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chekhov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hermano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekhov throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov throws a jab when Hermano was well out of range.
Hermano feints the counter takedown.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Chekhov.
Hermano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov scores with the left hand. Hermano knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hermano missing with a left hand there. Chekhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chekhov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chekhov, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hermano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chekhov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chekhov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hermano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chekhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Chekhov counters with a quick kick to the body but Hermano blocks it.
Hermano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chekhov misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Hermano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chekhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermano connects with a right hand. Chekhov shakes it off.
Hermano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Chekhov blocks the low kick.
Hermano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chekhov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hermanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chekhov misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
Chekhov connects with a single shot there.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekhov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermano is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano throws a series of punches but Chekhov avoids them all with ease.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the body.
Chekhov lands with a good body shot.
Hermano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Hermano checks it.
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermano.
Chekhov throws a low kick but Hermano moves out of range easily.
Hermano with the counter takedown but Chekhov avoids it easily.
Chekhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Hermano slips under a jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov slips a jab from Hermano.
Chekhov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hermano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hermano lunges at Chekhov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chekhov's hand.
Hermano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Chekhov.
Chekhov is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
Hermano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hermano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekhov throws out the jab.
Hermano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermano.
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Hermano ducks down to avoid it.
Chekhov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Hermano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hermano blocks a jab.
Hermano lands a jab to Chekhov's midsection.
Hermano shoots in looking for a takedown but Chekhov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hermano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chekhov blocks a jab.
Chekhov thumps Hermano with a low kick.
Hermano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hermano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chekhov can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hermano misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Hermano.
Chekhov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hermano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chekhov slips a jab and a cross from Hermano.
Hermano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chekhov swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range.
Hermano lands an overhand right.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chekhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chekhov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hermano motions for Chekhov to come forward. Hermano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chekhov manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hermano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chekhov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chekhov trying to control the position.
Hermano trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom.
Chekhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chekhov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hermano postures up.
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 Anton Chekhov.
I think Chekhov 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!
Our winner, Anton Chekhov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renan Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo comes to the cage accompanied by Fireball - Pitbull. Landry has chosen country boy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renan Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Cletus Landry!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Landry dodges the punch combination from Melo.
Melo misses with a straight left.
Melo misses with a looping left.
Melo swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
Landry tests Melo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Landry counters with a stiff right hand.
Landry dodges the punch combination from Melo.
Landry tries a low kick but Melo avoids it.
Landry cracks Melo with an open hand slap.
A cross from Melo lands.
Melo tries to clinch but Landry is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Landry misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Melo. That snapped Landry's head back.
Melo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Landry.
Landry throws the kick towards the body but Melo avoids it.
Landry throws a low kick, looking for Melo's leg but Melo calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Landry.
Landry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cletus Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landry throws a looping overhand right but Melo ducks down to avoid it.
Landry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Landry throws a hook but Melo avoids it easily.
Landry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Melo backs up against the cage.
Landry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melo connects with a nice looking jab.
Melo misses with a looping right.
Melo cracks Landry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Landry misses with a hook
and Melo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melo.
Melo lands with an overhand left.
Landry is rocked!
Landry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Landry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Landry is still on wobbly legs! Can Melo finish him?
Landry fails to land with a series of punches.
Landry throws an off balance right hand
and Melo counters with a huge left! Landry is in big trouble! He's backing up but Melo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Landry from any more damage. A dominating finish by Melo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renan Melo!
A victorious Renan Melo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Longbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longbow's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hero. Larusso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Glory of love. Daniel Larusso has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Longbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Larusso!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Longbow.
Decent striking displayed by Longbow there.
Longbow ducks under a wild hook from Larusso.
Henry Longbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larusso moves out of range of the strikes.
Larusso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Longbow checks a leg kick nicely.
Larusso lands a nice shot to the body.
Longbow connects with a right hand. Larusso shakes it off.
Longbow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Larusso explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to the liver by Longbow. Beautiful body shot.
Longbow connects with a body shot that sends Larusso's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larusso throws a lazy right hand but Longbow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larusso throws a jab when Longbow was well out of range.
Larusso tries to score with a low kick but Longbow moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longbow. Larusso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larusso tries a quick counter leg kick but Longbow is wise to it.
Longbow throws a front kick aimed at Larusso's knee but Larusso avoids it well.
Longbow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larusso doesn't seem bothered though.
Longbow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larusso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larusso throws a leg kick but Longbow moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Longbow coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Longbow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Larusso.
Larusso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Longbow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Larusso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Larusso wants to slow Longbow down by chopping away at his legs.
Longbow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Longbow throws a body kick that misses.
Larusso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Longbow.
Longbow misses with a body shot
and Larusso counters with an inside leg kick.
Longbow throws the left hand but Larusso avoids the punch easily.
Larusso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Larusso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larusso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Longbow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larusso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larusso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longbow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longbow walks forward, straight into a front kick from Larusso.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larusso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Larusso.
Larusso connects with a solid leg kick.
Larusso scoring well with a low kick there.
Larusso misses with a leg kick.
Longbow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larusso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Longbow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Longbow lands with a good body shot.
Larusso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Longbow's calf.
Longbow throws a hook but Larusso avoids it easily.
Larusso checks a low kick from Longbow.
Longbow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Larusso misses with a wild body shot.
Longbow looks to score with a jab to the body but Larusso is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Larusso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Larusso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longbow takes a swing at Larusso's ribcage but misses.
Longbow is looking to wear down Larusso with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Larusso on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Larusso connects with a right hand. Longbow shakes it off.
Longbow throws a head kick that misses.
Larusso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Larusso plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Larusso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Longbow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Longbow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Longbow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Longbow scores with a hook to the body. Larusso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larusso throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Longbow's head.
Longbow slips a jab from Larusso.
Longbow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larusso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Longbow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Longbow takes a kick 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!
Longbow tries a head kick but it misses.
Longbow throws a low kick, looking for Larusso's leg but Larusso calmly moves out of range.
Longbow throws a lazy uppercut
and Larusso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Larusso finds it's way through Longbow's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larusso throws a lazy right hand but Longbow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larusso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Longbow.
Larusso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Longbow counters with a straight right hand.
Longbow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larusso throws out the jab.
Longbow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Larusso throws a head kick that Longbow semi-blocks.
Larusso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larusso works Longbow's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Longbow as he checks the leg kick.
Longbow scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big right from Larusso misses.
Longbow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larusso on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longbow checks the leg kick.
Longbow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longbow loads up on a big right hand but Larusso slips the punch.
Longbow ducks under a wild hook from Larusso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Larusso dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Longbow throws a wild body kick that Larusso sees coming a mile off.
Larusso scores with a nice body kick.
Larusso slips a jab from Longbow.
Larusso is looking to land body kicks.
Donk. Larusso catches Longbow right on the button with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Larusso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Longbow. That's going to slow Larusso down.
Longbow moves away from the strike by Larusso.
Longbow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Longbow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Longbow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Larusso makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Larusso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Longbow lands a leg kick that knocks Larusso off balance momentarily.
Daniel Larusso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longbow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larusso was well out of range. Poor timing from Longbow.
Larusso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Longbow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Longbow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Longbow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Longbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbow throws a hook to the side of Larusso's head but Larusso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larusso scores with a nice strike.
Larusso throws a head kick that misses.
Longbow slips a jab from Larusso.
Longbow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longbow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Longbow tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Larusso.
Longbow misses with a straight right.
Longbow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Larusso counter with a right hand.
Larusso lands a glancing blow to the side of Longbow's head.
A lazy left from Longbow finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Longbow misses the target.
Longbow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larusso. That did some damage!
Larusso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larusso misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larusso motions for Longbow to come forward. Larusso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Longbow is looking to counter with head kicks.
Longbow throws a lazy uppercut
letting Larusso counter with a right hand.
Longbow dips to his left and cracks Larusso with an uppercut!
Longbow looks for the body kick but Larusso saw that one coming.
Longbow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Longbow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larusso.
Longbow lunges at Larusso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Larusso's hand.
Larusso throws a leg kick but Longbow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Larusso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Longbow can pounce on him.
Longbow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Larusso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Larusso.
Longbow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Longbow.
Longbow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longbow lands with a kick to the temple. Larusso shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Longbow throws a looping overhand right but Larusso ducks down to avoid it.
Larusso is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longbow misses with a low kick as Larusso jumps back.
Longbow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Larusso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larusso.
Decent striking displayed by Longbow there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larusso.
Larusso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Longbow defending well as Larusso loads up on a big left hand.
Longbow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Longbow throws a leg kick but Larusso checks it.
Larusso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Longbow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Longbow throws a leg kick
enabling Larusso to counter with a crisp jab.
Longbow punishes Larusso's body with a nice straight punch.
Longbow slips under a jab from Larusso.
Longbow throws a quick counter kick to the body but Larusso avoids it.
Larusso dodges the punch combination from Longbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larusso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Larusso.
Longbow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Longbow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larusso.
Longbow throws a lazy body kick
and Larusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larusso misses with a body punch
and Longbow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Longbow.
Larusso punishes Longbow's body with a nice straight punch.
Longbow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larusso.
A good leg kick by Larusso.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larusso. That's going to slow Longbow down.
Larusso throws a shot from downtown. Longbow moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso tries to move into range but Longbow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larusso throws a looping overhand right but Longbow ducks down to avoid it.
Larusso thows a body kick. Longbow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Longbow throws a head kick but Larusso moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Larusso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
Longbow looks to land a combination but Larusso avoids it well.
Longbow connects with a solid leg kick.
Longbow throws a wild body kick that Larusso sees coming a mile off.
Larusso misses with a body kick.
Longbow scores with a punch to the head.
Larusso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larusso with a nice cross.
Longbow lands a front kick.
Longbow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Longbow.
A bone on bone clash there as Larusso blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Longbow's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Longbow. That's going to slow Larusso down.
A punch combination from Longbow misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larusso scores with a nice strike.
Longbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Longbow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Larusso - the referee stops the clock and Longbow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Larusso. Longbow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbow looks to land a right hand but Larusso moved out of range.
Longbow checks a leg kick.
Longbow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Longbow will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Longbow scores with a leg kick.
Larusso throws a body shot but no joy.
Longbow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Longbow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Larusso misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larusso. That's going to slow Longbow down.
Longbow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Larusso is out of range and Longbow settles back down.
Larusso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Larusso misses with a straight right.
Longbow wants to slow Larusso down by chopping away at his legs.
Larusso works the jab nicely.
Larusso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Longbow.
Larusso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry Longbow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Larusso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Longbow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longbow throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Larusso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Longbow throws a leg kick
and Larusso counters with a body kick.
Longbow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Larusso throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Larusso looks to score with a jab to the body but Longbow is just out of range.
Longbow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longbow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larusso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Longbow's head.
Larusso misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Longbow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Larusso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larusso.
Longbow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Larusso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Larusso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Larusso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longbow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Longbow cracks a nice hook into Larusso's ribs.
Longbow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Longbow.
Larusso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Larusso is looking to slow Longbow down with leg kicks.
Larusso scores with a decent looking hook.
Larusso defending well as Longbow loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Larusso.
Larusso lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Longbow.
Larusso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Longbow missing with a left hand there. Larusso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Larusso bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Longbow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A right-left combo lands from Larusso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larusso walks into a left hand.
Larusso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Larusso.
Longbow misses with an uppercut.
Longbow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larusso.
Longbow misses the shot to the body.
Longbow misses the body punch
letting Larusso counter with a right hand.
Longbow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Longbow just misses with a punch to the body.
Larusso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Larusso misses.
Larusso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daniel Larusso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larusso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longbow loads up on a big right hand but Larusso slips the punch.
Larusso avoids the body shot from Longbow.
Longbow misses with a low kick.
Longbow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Larusso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larusso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Larusso!
Daniel Larusso gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Cross Furia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross Furia comes into the arena with Vivaldi's Winter blaring out of the sound system. Dante Cross Furia has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dante Cross Furia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calm Like A Bomb!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross Furia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calm Like A Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Bomb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cross Furia has time to react.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by A Bomb.
Cross Furia thows a left - swing and a miss!
A Bomb scores with a jab to the head.
A Bomb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and A Bomb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cross Furia defending well as A Bomb loads up on a big left hand.
A Bomb connects with a solid leg kick.
A Bomb lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cross Furia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A Bomb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cross Furia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A Bomb throws a low kick, looking for Cross Furia's leg but Cross Furia calmly moves out of range.
Cross Furia is looking to counter the offense by A Bomb and move into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross Furia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by A Bomb. A Bomb obviously looking to wear him down.
A Bomb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cross Furia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A Bomb throws a jab when Cross Furia was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from A Bomb.
Cross Furia needs to keep his hands up - A Bomb had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross Furia misses with a body kick.
Cross Furia scores with a jab to the body.
A Bomb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cross Furia if he has to take too many more of those.
Cross Furia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps A Bomb's head backwards.
A Bomb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cross Furia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A Bomb throws a nice inside leg kick.
A Bomb looks to land a body kick but Cross Furia moved away.
A Bomb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cross Furia tries to clinch up.
A jab from Cross Furia finds it's way through A Bomb's defenses.
A Bomb connects with a solid leg kick.
Cross Furia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from A Bomb misses its intended target.
Cross Furia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A Bomb counters with a body kick.
Cross Furia throws a low kick but A Bomb moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that A Bomb has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A Bomb loads up on a big right hand but Cross Furia slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cross Furia misses the target.
Cross Furia lands a body shot.
A Bomb throws a nice inside leg kick.
A Bomb is looking to score with low kicks.
A Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cross Furia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross Furia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A Bomb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A Bomb just misses with a punch to the body.
Cross Furia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but A Bomb manages to circle out of the way.
A Bomb looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross Furia is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Cross Furia misses its target.
A Bomb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cross Furia misses with a few strikes there.
Cross Furia blocks a head kick by A Bomb.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cross Furia.
A Bomb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia takes one on the button.
A Bomb lands a leg kick that knocks Cross Furia off balance momentarily.
Cross Furia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A Bomb misses with a low kick.
A Bomb connects with an inside leg kick.
Cross Furia ducks under a wild hook from A Bomb.
Cross Furia misses with a double jab.
A jab lands there for A Bomb.
Cross Furia checks a low kick from A Bomb.
Cross Furia throws a quick counter head kick but A Bomb was just out of range.
A Bomb lands with a kick to the ribs.
A Bomb works the jab nicely.
A Bomb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cross Furia takes one on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cross Furia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross Furia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by A Bomb.
A Bomb throws the left hand but Cross Furia avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia throws a jab but it's blocked by A Bomb.
A Bomb scores with a jab to the head.
A Bomb is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cross Furia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cross Furia misses the jab.
Cross Furia slips under a jab.
Cross Furia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cross Furia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from A Bomb.
Cross Furia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by A Bomb - just one landing.
Cross Furia throws a solid leg kick but A Bomb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cross Furia.
Cross Furia throws a good cross that connects.
Cross Furia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by A Bomb.
A Bomb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A Bomb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross Furia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cross Furia moves forwards but A Bomb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cross Furia misses with an uppercut. A Bomb saw that one coming.
A Bomb tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calm Like A Bomb dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A Bomb rushes Cross Furia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A Bomb scores with a shot to the side of Cross Furia's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, A Bomb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A Bomb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross Furia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A Bomb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cross Furia throws a low kick but A Bomb avoids it.
A Bomb flicks out a counter leg kick but Cross Furia steps away.
Cross Furia blocks the body kick.
A Bomb cracks the inside of Cross Furia's front leg.
A Bomb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cross Furia fails in his attempt to clinch.
A Bomb throws a low kick but Cross Furia avoids it.
A Bomb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cross Furia.
An inside leg kick from A Bomb misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross Furia tries to clinch up but A Bomb circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cross Furia finds it's way round the side to connect with A Bomb's head.
Cross Furia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A Bomb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cross Furia's hands.
Nice body punch from A Bomb.
A Bomb connects with a solid leg kick.
A Bomb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cross Furia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for A Bomb.
Cross Furia moves away from the strike by A Bomb.
Cross Furia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A Bomb lands with a hook. Cross Furia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross Furia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from A Bomb.
A Bomb gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cross Furia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cross Furia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A Bomb blocks an uppercut.
A Bomb slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia scores with a shot to the side of A Bomb's head.
A short left from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross Furia lands a right hand that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
Cross Furia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cross Furia lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross Furia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross Furia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia lands a left hand.
A Bomb is trying to force a seperation but Cross Furia has the dominant position.
Cross Furia scores with a shot to the side of A Bomb's head.
A Bomb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cross Furia throws a punch but it's blocked by A Bomb.
Cross Furia lands with a left to the head.
Cross Furia misses with a punch to the body.
Cross Furia lands a left hand that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
Cross Furia throws a punch but it's blocked by A Bomb.
A head punch on the inside from Cross Furia fails to land.
Cross Furia can't find room to land a body shot as A Bomb controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross Furia misses with a punch to the body.
Cross Furia can't find room to land a body shot as A Bomb controls the action.
A Bomb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dante Cross Furia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross Furia.
Cross Furia lands a body shot.
A short left from A Bomb.
Cross Furia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cross Furia misses with a body punch.
A Bomb misses with a punch to the body.
A Bomb blocks an uppercut.
A Bomb can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cross Furia.
A Bomb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A Bomb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross Furia manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Cross Furia.
A Bomb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cross Furia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A Bomb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cross Furia.
Cross Furia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A Bomb looks to land a left hand but Cross Furia moved out of range nicely.
A Bomb throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross Furia rushes A Bomb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cross Furia lands a right hand that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
Cross Furia lands a body shot.
Cross Furia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A Bomb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cross Furia backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Cross Furia.
A Bomb is breathing heavily.
Cross Furia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A Bomb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A Bomb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cross Furia lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cross Furia.
Good body shot from A Bomb.
A Bomb working hard to break the clinch.
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 Dante Cross Furia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Cross Furia misses.
A Bomb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cross Furia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cross Furia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A Bomb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cross Furia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from A Bomb.
A Bomb cracks a nice hook into Cross Furia's ribs.
A Bomb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cross Furia throws the kick towards the body but A Bomb avoids it.
Cross Furia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from A Bomb.
A Bomb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cross Furia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cross Furia lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross Furia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Cross Furia.
A Bomb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A Bomb trying to control the position but instead, Cross Furia has worked for underhooks and has pushed A Bomb into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb is trying to break the clinch but Cross Furia has him pressed against the cage.
A Bomb blocks an uppercut.
A Bomb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from A Bomb.
Cross Furia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A Bomb misses with a hook to the ribs.
A Bomb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A Bomb moves out of range of the strikes.
A Bomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cross Furia lands a jab.
Cross Furia wants to clinch up but A Bomb keeps it at a distance.
A Bomb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cross Furia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps A Bomb's head backwards.
Cross Furia scores with a jab to the body.
A Bomb is looking to slow Cross Furia down with leg kicks.
Cross Furia moves out of range of the body kick.
Cross Furia half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. A Bomb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cross Furia throws a series of punches but A Bomb moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cross Furia.
A Bomb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross Furia manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A Bomb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cross Furia at a distance.
Cross Furia keeps A Bomb at a distance using the push kick.
Cross Furia tries to close the distance and clinch but A Bomb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross Furia misses with a right hand
and A Bomb counters with a low kick, right behind Cross Furia 's knee.
Calm Like A Bomb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A Bomb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cross Furia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cross Furia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cross Furia looks to throw the jab but A Bomb is out of range.
A little jabbing left from A Bomb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from A Bomb.
Nice uppercut there from A Bomb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb throws a jab when Cross Furia was well out of range.
Cross Furia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cross Furia throws a front kick aimed at A Bomb's knee but A Bomb avoids it well.
A Bomb misses with a wild body shot.
A Bomb scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from A Bomb.
A swing and a miss from Cross Furia.
A Bomb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with the head strike.
A Bomb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross Furia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A Bomb gets tackled into the cage by Cross Furia. Cross Furia maintains the clinch.
Cross Furia blocking some punches.
Cross Furia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite A Bomb's efforts to push away.
A short right from Cross Furia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from A Bomb.
Cross Furia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia lands a nice uppercut.
Cross Furia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt A Bomb or not.
A Bomb misses with a body punch.
Cross Furia tries a body shot but A Bomb blocks it.
A Bomb lands a body punch in the clinch.
A Bomb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cross Furia lands a left hand that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
A Bomb looking to slow down the pace here.
Cross Furia throws a punch but it's blocked by A Bomb.
A nice left hand lands by Cross Furia.
A Bomb lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Cross Furia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cross Furia 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Cross Furia!
Dante Cross Furia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Juan Matus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crow Spirit. Donowitz has chosen JEW FLOW as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Juan Matus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abraham Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Matus. No joy for Donowitz on that attempt.
Matus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good work by Donowitz as he checks the leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Matus throws the kick towards the body but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matus thuds a left hand into Donowitz's body.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Matus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donowitz momentarily.
Donowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matus throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz counters with a left to the body.
Donowitz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Donowitz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a right hand that misses
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Matus throws out a powerful jab.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Matus is looking to counter the offense by Donowitz and move into the clinch.
Matus thows a leg kick but Donowitz checks it
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matus keeps Donowitz at a distance using the push kick.
Matus misses with a hook
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Matus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Donowitz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Matus keeps Donowitz at a distance using the push kick.
Matus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Matus throwing a counter right hand but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Donowitz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Matus.
Donowitz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matus.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Matus lands with a right hand.
Donowitz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Matus.
Donowitz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matus scrambles back to his feet.
Matus ducks right into an uppercut from Donowitz.
Donowitz drops his hands momentarily and Matus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donowitz lands a glancing blow to the side of Matus's head.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus wants to clinch.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Matus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matus connects with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.
Matus lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Matus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donowitz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Donowitz as he connects with a hook.
Matus throws an off balance right hand
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Donowitz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matus defends well and Donowitz ends up having to push Matus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matus walks into a stiff left hand from Donowitz.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a body shot
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matus did well to prevent Donowitz getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Donowitz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donowitz lands with a good body shot.
Matus lands a right hook to the body.
Matus lands a right hook to the body.
Donowitz throws a lazy body kick
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus jabs Donowitz right on the nose. Donowitz blinks but takes it well.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Donowitz misses with a hook
and Matus counters with a low kick, right behind Donowitz 's knee.
Donowitz throws a sloppy body shot
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donowitz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matus misses with a hook.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matus.
Don Juan Matus is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Matus.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Donowitz moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Donowitz digs a good hook to Matus's body.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donowitz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz with the counter takedown but Matus avoids it easily.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Matus thuds a left hand into Donowitz's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus lands a head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donowitz connects with a body shot.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Matus misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matus. Matus obviously looking to wear him down.
Matus throws an off balance right hand
and Donowitz counters with a low kick, right behind Matus 's knee.
Matus defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Matus thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Matus tries to score with a low kick but Donowitz moves his leg out of the way.
Matus looks to land a body kick but Donowitz moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz misses with a body shot
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus misses with a hook
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donowitz thuds a left hand into Matus's body.
Matus scores with a jab. Donowitz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick.
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus digs a good hook to Donowitz's body.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz digs a good hook to Matus's body.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matus has time to react.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus connects with a crisp jab.
Matus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donowitz throws a chopping leg kick but Matus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donowitz motions for Matus to come forward. Donowitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz misses with a hook.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Matus jabs at Donowitz's body.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus scores with a punch to the head.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan Matus dominated that second round.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donowitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Matus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donowitz!
Matus throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz moves forwards but Matus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Matus misses its target.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matus!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Matus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donowitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donowitz scrambles back to his feet.
Matus lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donowitz's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Matus.
Donowitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matus under the eye.
Donowitz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matus moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz is looking to chop away at Matus's legs.
Matus lands a jab to Donowitz's midsection.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Matus jabs at Donowitz's body.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus instigates a clinch.
Donowitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Donowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matus tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Donowitz.
Matus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Matus lands a hook that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Matus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Matus.
Donowitz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Donowitz can turn it around.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Matus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Don Juan Matus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Matus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matus, right into the meat.
Matus takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Matus defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Matus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donowitz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donowitz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Donowitz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz jabs Matus right on the nose. Matus blinks but takes it well.
Matus jabs Donowitz right on the nose. Donowitz blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Matus.
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Matus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Donowitz misses with a right hand
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
Matus throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Matus only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Donowitz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Don Juan Matus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz throws an off balance right hand
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Donowitz swings widly with a right hand
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Matus connects with a body shot that sends Donowitz's belly button to the back.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matus checks a low kick from Donowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matus.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz feints and then cracks Matus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matus down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
It looked like Matus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matus. Matus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matus throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matus throws a leg kick
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matus blocks a jab.
Matus misses with a hook.
Donowitz throws out a counter right but Matus avoids it with no problem.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matus swinging wildly here.
Matus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donowitz momentarily.
Donowitz connects with a right hand. Matus shakes it off.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donowitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Donowitz is predictable there
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz scores with a nice strike.
Donowitz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matus defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donowitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matus lands with a nice body punch.
Matus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matus, as that shot connected.
Donowitz scores with a takedown into Matus's guard.
Matus has Donowitz pulled in close to control his posture.
Matus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donowitz is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matus is working hard here to advance position.
Donowitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Matus has wrist control.
Donowitz trying to control but Matus is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matus looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Matus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Matus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matus.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matus walks into a left hand.
Matus blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Donowitz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matus's knee momentarily.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz thows a leg kick but Matus checks it
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donowitz feints the counter takedown.
Donowitz misses with a right hand
and Matus counters with a leg kick.
Matus with a hook.
Matus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz cracks Matus with a good jab.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Donowitz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus moves in looking to clinch but Donowitz pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donowitz scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Matus blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Matus misses the target.
Donowitz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donowitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donowitz lands a jab to the head.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Donowitz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matus.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matus.
Donowitz fails to land the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donowitz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donowitz throws a right hand that misses
and Matus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
Matus breaks the clinch.
Matus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Donowitz looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donowitz. Donowitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Matus as Donowitz shoots in.
Don Juan Matus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Donowitz.
Matus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donowitz closes the distance and clinches.
Matus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Donowitz has picked Matus up - he's going for a ride! Donowitz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Donowitz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz is working for a kimura here but Matus manages to reverse the position and he's now in Donowitz's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donowitz is on top in guard.
Matus looking for a guillotine here but Donowitz defends easily.
Matus pulls Donowitz in to control the position.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Matus keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Donowitz.
I think Donowitz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abraham Donowitz!
Abraham Donowitz is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Abraham Donowitz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Donnelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Donnelly had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Donnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keosayan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Donnelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keosayan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Donnelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keosayan takes one on the button.
Good leg kick by Keosayan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keosayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Donnelly digs a good body shot into Keosayan's ribs.
Keosayan throws a body kick that misses
and Donnelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keosayan walks into a stiff left hand from Donnelly.
Keosayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keosayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Keosayan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keosayan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly connects with a crisp jab.
Keosayan is still on wobbly legs! Can Donnelly finish him?
Donnelly lands an uppercut, right on the button! Keosayan tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Donnelly!
Liam Donnelly tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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