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KAMIKAZE 15: Heaven PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Davide Longo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Hillson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hillson has chosen Treat u better as his entrance music. Jacob Hillson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davide Longo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Hillson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longo avoids the head kick by Hillson.
Longo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hillson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hillson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Longo struggling to land strikes to the head as Hillson covers up.
Longo is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hillson up.
Longo is looking for a rear naked choke here but Hillson reverses the position brilliantly into Longo's 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!
Longo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Longo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Longo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Longo is on top in guard.
Longo forces his way into half guard.
Longo lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Longo controlling the position easily from mount.
Hillson is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Longo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Longo controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hillson is rocked!
Longo cracks Hillson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Longo!
Jacob Hillson was interviewed post fight and said 'I Foughted well but he got me fair and square.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cyric Saar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eustace Elpidius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elpidius has chosen Gladiator - Hans Zimmer as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cyric Saar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eustace Elpidius!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elpidius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Elpidius fails to land with a series of punches.
Elpidius misses with a few strikes there.
Saar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Elpidius takes a swing at Saar's ribcage but misses.
Saar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elpidius just manages to avoid it.
Elpidius catches Saar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Elpidius 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.
Elpidius connects with a body shot that sends Saar's belly button to the back.
Elpidius throws a nice looking combination but Saar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elpidius lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Elpidius does no damage.
Saar tries to counter with a takedown but Elpidius is quick to defend against it.
Eustace Elpidius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elpidius throws a hook to the side of Saar's head but Saar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elpidius throws a body punch but Saar moves out of range.
Saar half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elpidius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Elpidius throws a leg kick
and Saar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saar trying to mount his opponent but Elpidius defends it.
Elpidius tries to kick Saar off but Saar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Saar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been hearing good reports from Saar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Saar wants to free his trapped foot but Elpidius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saar is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saar moves nicely into side control.
Saar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Elpidius is trying to get back to his feet.
Saar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Elpidius wants to get back to his feet but Saar drags him back down.
Elpidius is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Saar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elpidius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elpidius is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Elpidius prevents Saar from moving into mount.
Saar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saar tries to advance to mount but Elpidius denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elpidius tries to escape but Saar is in control.
Saar is trying to get an arm triangle but Elpidius is defending well.
Elpidius wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saar is breathing heavily.
Elpidius wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eustace Elpidius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Elpidius looks to score with a jab to the body but Saar is just out of range.
Elpidius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Elpidius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elpidius misses with a body punch
and Saar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Elpidius misses with an uppercut. Saar saw that one coming.
Saar feinted with a counter takedown.
Elpidius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eustace Elpidius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elpidius misses with a body shot.
Saar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saar avoids the body shot from Elpidius.
Saar dodges the punch combination from Elpidius.
Saar attempts a counter takedown but Elpidius avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elpidius throws a big shot that misses.
Elpidius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Elpidius.
Elpidius misses with a series of wild punches.
Saar feinted with a counter takedown.
Elpidius misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Elpidius does no damage.
Saar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elpidius just manages to avoid it.
Eustace Elpidius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elpidius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Elpidius is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elpidius swings for the body but Saar moves out of range.
Saar attempts a counter takedown but Elpidius avoids it well and moves away.
Elpidius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elpidius. Saar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saar ducks under a wild hook from Elpidius.
Saar tries to counter with a takedown but Elpidius is quick to defend against it.
Elpidius misses with a body punch
and Saar counters with an inside leg kick.
Elpidius throws a series of punches but Saar avoids them all with ease.
Elpidius tries to work over Saar's front leg with a kick but Saar checks it.
Elpidius throws a low kick but Saar avoids it.
Elpidius jabs at Saar's body.
Elpidius throws out a leg kick but Saar moves out of range and Elpidius only half commits.
Saar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elpidius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Elpidius throws a low kick but Saar avoids it.
Saar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Elpidius misses with a series of wild punches.
Saar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Elpidius looks to score with a jab to the body but Saar is just out of range.
Saar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elpidius just manages to avoid it.
Eustace Elpidius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elpidius misses with a two punch combination.
Elpidius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saar checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elpidius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elpidius.
Saar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Elpidius misses with a wild combination.
Elpidius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elpidius swings for the body but Saar moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elpidius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saar was well out of range. Poor timing from Elpidius.
Saar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elpidius just manages to avoid it.
Elpidius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saar circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eustace Elpidius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Elpidius throws a combination that misses
and Saar counters with a shoot takedown. Elpidius fights it but they end up in guard.
Saar wants to pass the guard but Elpidius is keeping the position.
Saar is looking to pass into half guard but Elpidius pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Elpidius is in guard.
Elpidius would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Elpidius has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Saar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Elpidius is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Saar pulls down on the head and he's put Elpidius to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cyric Saar!
Cyric Saar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Farboleous Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Wai Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wai Ping has chosen Once upon a time in China as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Farboleous Ricard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lu Wai Ping!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wai Ping moves out of range as Ricard strikes.
Ricard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wai Ping shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ricard lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick lands from Ricard.
Ricard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ueshibas Temple of Cloud Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
Ricard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wai Ping ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Wai Ping looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wai Ping keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wai Ping looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wai Ping pushes Ricard up against the cage in a clinch.
Ricard tries to pull guard but Wai Ping holds him up against the cage and eventually Ricard drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ricard backwards.
Wai Ping lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wai Ping lands a hook that snaps the head of Ricard backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wai Ping scores a nice knee to the body.
Wai Ping using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ricard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ricard jumps guard but Wai Ping stands there with Ricard around his waist. Ricard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Wai Ping.
Ricard tries to work over Wai Ping's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wai Ping misses with a knee to the head.
Wai Ping's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ricard tries a body shot but Wai Ping blocks it.
Wai Ping with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ricard tries to pull guard but Wai Ping won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wai Ping throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricard.
Wai Ping makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ricard lands with a light punch inside.
Ricard struggles to land a body shot inside as Wai Ping controls his hands.
Ricard swings wildly with an uppercut but Wai Ping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wai Ping backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping scores with a shot to the side of Ricard's head.
Ricard breaks from the clinch.
Wai Ping clinches.
Wai Ping using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ricard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ricard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricard can't find room to land a body shot as Wai Ping controls the action.
Wai Ping misses with some punches.
Wai Ping tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ricard lands a hook that snaps the head of Wai Ping backwards.
A short body shot lands from Ricard as the two fighters clinch.
Ricard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wai Ping misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wai Ping misses with a knee strike.
Ricard misses with a punch to the body.
Ricard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wai Ping backwards.
Ricard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ricard is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wai Ping has Ricard pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wai Ping pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ricard tumbling to the mat - Wai Ping dives into Ricard's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ricard has control of Wai Ping's left arm, preventing Wai Ping from doing any damage.
Wai Ping trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wai Ping gets to his feet - Ricard follows without any prompting.
Wai Ping throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wai Ping lands a body shot.
Ricard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ricard cracks Wai Ping with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ricard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wai Ping softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ricard tries to work over Wai Ping's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wai Ping misses with the head strike.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but Ricard blocks with his arms.
Ricard trying to land knees to the body.
Ricard is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping has him pressed against the cage.
Wai Ping tries a knee to the head but Ricard blocks it.
Wai Ping with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Wai Ping.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wai Ping avoiding damage as Ricard throws knees to the body.
Ricard manages to break the clinch.
Wai Ping misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Ricard.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Wai Ping dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ricard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wai Ping tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wai Ping checks a leg kick.
Ricard gets tackled into the cage by Wai Ping. Wai Ping maintains the clinch.
Ricard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ricard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wai Ping letting Ricard take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Ricard fails to land.
Wai Ping misses with a knee strike.
Ricard throws an elbow that misses.
Wai Ping looking to throw knees to the head but Ricard is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping blocks a body shot from Ricard.
Wai Ping working aggressively here.
Ricard managing to block the knees to the body from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ricard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wai Ping working Ricard over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ricard.
Wai Ping working aggressively here.
A short right from Ricard.
Ricard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wai Ping has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Ricard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ricard pulls guard successfully.
Ricard pulls Wai Ping in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wai Ping wants to pass the guard but Ricard is keeping the position.
Wai Ping engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wai Ping got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ricard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wai Ping has managed to get both his arms back between Ricard's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard has Wai Ping pulled in close to control his posture.
Ricard working a defensive guard here.
Wai Ping passes Ricard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wai Ping is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ricard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wai Ping.
Wai Ping is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ricard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wai Ping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping is thwarting Ricard's attempts to control the position.
Ricard is concentrating on defense, preventing Wai Ping from advancing position.
Ricard is looking for a sweep. Wai Ping is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wai Ping wants to free his trapped foot but Ricard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wai Ping is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ricard is looking to control Wai Ping's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ricard avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ricard is looking to improve his position.
Wai Ping takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wai Ping has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wai Ping fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Wai Ping takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wai Ping swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A lazy left from Ricard finds it's target.
Wai Ping tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ricard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricard is looking to land body kicks.
Wai Ping misses with a body shot.
Ricard lands a really nice looking cross but Wai Ping seems unphased.
Wai Ping is looking to clinch.
Wai Ping is looking to clinch.
Ricard lands with a kick to the temple. Wai Ping shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab, jab by Ricard - just one landing.
Ricard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ricard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wai Ping tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ricard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wai Ping connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wai Ping scores with a leg kick.
Wai Ping slips under a jab from Ricard.
Wai Ping tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping checks a leg kick.
Lu Wai Ping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wai Ping rushes Ricard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wai Ping blocks a body shot from Ricard.
Wai Ping looking to throw knees to the head but Ricard is blocking nicely.
Ricard is looking to control Wai Ping's arms but Wai Ping gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ricard has his back to the cage.
Wai Ping lands a good knee to the midsection. Ricard won't want to take too many of those.
Ricard is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wai Ping blocks an uppercut.
Ricard is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wai Ping landing knees to the head.
Wai Ping throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricard.
Wai Ping fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wai Ping throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricard.
Ricard swings wildly with an uppercut but Wai Ping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wai Ping with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricard.
Wai Ping looking to throw knees to the head but Ricard is blocking nicely.
Wai Ping lands a nice uppercut.
Wai Ping looking to throw knees to the head but Ricard is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wai Ping blocks an elbow strike from Ricard.
Wai Ping using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ricard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ricard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wai Ping misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricard's elbow.
Ricard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricard misses with some punches.
Wai Ping softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wai Ping backwards.
Ricard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ricard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricard tries to pull guard but Wai Ping won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ricard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ricard tries to pull guard but Wai Ping won't allow it.
Ricard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wai Ping trying to land knees to the body.
Ricard working aggressively here.
Ricard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wai Ping backwards.
Ricard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ricard taking a breather.
Ricard tries to pull guard but Wai Ping forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ricard tries to pull guard but Wai Ping forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wai Ping using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ricard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wai Ping fails to land.
A short uppercut from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws a head punch that misses.
Wai Ping tries a knee to the head but Ricard blocks it.
Wai Ping's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ricard tries to work over Wai Ping's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wai Ping with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Ricard on the inside.
Wai Ping lands a hook that snaps the head of Ricard backwards.
Ricard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricard tries to work over Wai Ping's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wai Ping has a couple of punches blocked by Ricard.
A short uppercut from Wai Ping.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ricard.
Ricard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricard misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lu Wai Ping.
I think Wai Ping 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lu Wai Ping!
Our winner, Lu Wai Ping, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Woodrow Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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250 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Woodrow Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Bailey staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bailey forces Black back against the cage and clinches.
Black misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Black has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Black's ribcage. Black let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Black.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bailey.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Black working hard to break the clinch.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Bailey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Black or not.
Black is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bailey.
Black is rocked!
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bailey presses Black against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Black seems to have got his legs back now.
Bailey unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Black! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bailey is unloading with more strikes now! Black drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Bailey!
A relieved looking William Bailey 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ziba Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddeus Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ziba Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thaddeus Proctor!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Proctor.
An attempted straight right counter from Halo misses the target.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Proctor moves out of range easily.
Proctor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Proctor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Proctor scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Proctor throws a series of strikes that have Halo backpedaling.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halo moves out of range as Proctor strikes.
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
Proctor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halo looks to land a left hand but Proctor moved out of range nicely.
Proctor ducks right into an uppercut from Halo.
Halo has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proctor blocking some punches.
Proctor taking a breather.
Proctor is looking to break free of the clinch but Halo has double underhooks.
Proctor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo lands with a light punch inside.
Proctor trying to control the position but instead, Halo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Proctor into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor trying to control the position but instead, Halo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Proctor into the cage.
Halo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halo is leaning against Proctor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Halo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Proctor.
Halo throws a head punch that misses.
Proctor blocks an elbow strike.
Proctor is looking to control Halo's arms but Halo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Proctor has his back to the cage.
Halo lands with a light punch inside.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo throws a punch but it's blocked by Proctor.
Halo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo cracks Proctor with a nice body shot.
Proctor looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Halo scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with the head strike.
Halo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo misses with an elbow strike.
Come on Proctor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Proctor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Halo is keeping busy.
Halo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halo lands a shoulder strike.
Proctor prevents a body shot from Halo.
Proctor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Halo.
Halo throws a head punch that misses.
Proctor blocks an uppercut.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Proctor avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Proctor lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Proctor.
Halo lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proctor is working Halo over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Halo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Proctor's brow.
Halo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Proctor trying to stall but Halo improves his position.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Halo.
Halo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo misses with a body punch.
Halo tries a body shot but Proctor blocks it.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Proctor prevents a body shot from Halo.
Halo has Proctor pressed against the cage, preventing Proctor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halo lands a shoulder strike.
Halo scores with a shot to the side of Proctor's head.
Halo pushes Proctor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Halo.
Halo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Proctor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proctor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halo misses the jab.
Halo moves away from the strike by Proctor.
A big left from Halo misses.
Proctor throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Proctor moves out of range easily.
Halo misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Halo's head coaches at Club Savage MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Halo, as that shot connected.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Halo misses with a hook.
Halo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Proctor avoids the head kick by Halo.
Proctor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halo's head backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Proctor lands a lovely overhand right.
Proctor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halo on the side of the head.
Proctor avoids the head kick by Halo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ziba Halo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Proctor lands with a nice body punch.
Proctor connects with a nice looking jab.
Thaddeus Proctor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halo misses with a straight left.
Proctor throws a body shot but no joy.
Proctor avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Proctor misses.
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo backing away here, and Proctor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Proctor misses the shot to the body.
Halo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Proctor.
Proctor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circling - Halo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Proctor misses.
Proctor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Proctor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
Proctor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halo throws a head kick but Proctor moves out of range.
Halo throws a head kick but Proctor moves out of range.
Halo loads up on a big right hand but Proctor slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Proctor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Proctor moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Proctor can do to turn this around?
Halo with a jab.
Halo takes one on the button.
Proctor loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
A big left from Halo misses.
Proctor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halo.
Proctor walks into a stiff left hand from Halo.
Halo defending well as Proctor loads up on a big left hand.
Halo has Proctor up against the cage in a clinch.
Proctor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halo avoids the body shot from Proctor.
Halo throwing a counter right hand but Proctor 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!
Proctor misses with a few strikes there.
Halo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Proctor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halo lands a jab to the head.
Halo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Halo tests Proctor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halo misses with an uppercut
and Proctor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Halo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halo throws out a loose jab but Proctor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Proctor throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Proctor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good leg kick by Proctor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Proctor looks to land a combination but Halo avoids it well.
Proctor lands a lovely overhand right.
Proctor throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halo lands a high kick!
Halo lands with a slapping head kick.
Halo throws a push kick but Proctor slaps the foot to one side.
Proctor jabs Halo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halo connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proctor throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Halo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Proctor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Halo misses with an uppercut
letting Proctor counter with a right hand.
Halo misses with a hook
and Proctor counters with a stiff right hand.
Proctor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Proctor duly obliges.
Proctor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Halo moves in looking to clinch but Proctor pushes him off.
Halo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halo throws a jab but it's blocked by Proctor.
Proctor throws a leg kick which misses Halo's front leg but catches the back leg as Halo tries to avoid it.
Proctor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Proctor's shoulder, as Proctor tries to avoid the shot.
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 Proctor.
Nice defenses there by Proctor.
Proctor avoids the head kick by Halo.
An inside leg kick lands from Proctor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Proctor scores with a nice right hand.
Proctor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Proctor cracks Halo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Proctor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Proctor counters with a leg kick.
Proctor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halo. Halo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Proctor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Halo lands with an uppercut that bounces Proctor off the cage and back into range.
Proctor lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Proctor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Proctor.
Proctor misses with a straight left.
Halo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Proctor misses with an uppercut. Halo saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Halo.
Halo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Proctor counters with a two punch combo.
Halo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Proctor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halo momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Proctor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Proctor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Proctor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Proctor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
Proctor connects with a right hand. Halo shakes it off.
Proctor throws a big shot that misses.
Proctor throws a big shot that misses.
Halo lands a head kick. Proctor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Halo misses with a right hand
and Proctor counters with a straight right hand.
Proctor throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
Halo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot by Halo.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo misses with an uppercut
and Proctor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halo misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Proctor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Proctor blocks the leg kick.
Proctor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Proctor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halo throws a right hand that misses
and Proctor counters with a nice uppercut.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Proctor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Proctor dips to his left and cracks Halo with an uppercut!
Proctor scores with a shot to the body.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch but Proctor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halo misses with a straight left.
Halo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Proctor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Halo throws a shot from downtown. Proctor moves away and avoids it.
Proctor ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Halo tries to clinch up.
Halo blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo 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.
Halo moves in looking to clinch but Proctor pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Proctor.
Proctor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halo attempts a counter takedown but Proctor avoids it well and moves away.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Halo moves to clinch but Proctor breaks away
and Proctor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Halo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halo misses with a left hand
and Proctor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halo thinking.
Halo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Proctor momentarily.
Proctor throws a big shot that misses.
Halo attempts a counter takedown but Proctor avoids it well and moves away.
Proctor misses with a straight left.
Halo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Halo throws a jab but it's blocked by Proctor.
Halo has closed the distance and engaged Proctor in a clinch.
Halo tries a body shot but Proctor blocks it.
Proctor can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
Proctor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Proctor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halo at a distance.
Proctor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Proctor duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Proctor moves out of range easily.
Halo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Proctor misses its intended target.
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Proctor.
Halo 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.
A lazy left from Proctor finds it's target.
Halo has Proctor up against the cage in a clinch.
Halo tries a body shot but Proctor blocks it.
A short right from Halo.
Proctor digs a right hand underneath Halo's ribcage. Halo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Proctor controls his hands.
Halo takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Halo.
Proctor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Proctor tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch but Proctor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halo wants to clinch up but Proctor keeps it at a distance.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Proctor works Halo's body with a nice hook.
Proctor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halo tries to clinch but Proctor moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Halo.
Proctor tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Proctor.
Proctor lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Proctor there.
Proctor throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch but Proctor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddeus Proctor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Proctor 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaddeus Proctor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Penzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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200 lbs
18 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Cave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Penzer!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penzer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cave won't allow Penzer to pass to mount.
Cave keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cave is looking for a sweep. Penzer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cave keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cave blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penzer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penzer is trying to work for a kimura but Cave is defending well.
Penzer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cave knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penzer on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penzer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penzer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cave defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penzer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penzer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Penzer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cave to regain full guard.
Penzer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cave swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penzer throws an elbow that misses. Cave uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penzer's guard. Nice move by Cave!
Penzer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cave.
Penzer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penzer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penzer is looking to work some ground and pound but Cave has wrist control.
Penzer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penzer wants to control from the top but Cave keeps moving.
Penzer throws a strike but Cave rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Penzer managing to control the position.
Cave wants to control from the top but Penzer keeps moving.
Penzer working for a triangle but Cave defends it easily.
Penzer has his foot on Cave's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cave works his way back into a safe position though.
Penzer is looking for a triangle but Cave pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cave throws a strike but Penzer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave controls Penzer momentarily but Penzer frees himself.
Penzer throws an elbow that misses. Cave uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penzer's guard. Nice move by Cave!
Cave has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cave trying to control but Penzer is working from the bottom.
Cave stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Penzer throws up his legs and catches Cave in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Cave tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Penzer! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mario Penzer!
A victorious Mario Penzer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nick Cave spoke after the fight, saying 'im not gonna retire yet, but i started considering retirement'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ogmak N`bagr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ogmak N`bagr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
6 - 1 - 1 |
Great wrestler
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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ogmak N`bagr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Russell Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook slips a jab from N`bagr.
Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - N`bagr circles away.
A little feinted left hand from N`bagr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
N`bagr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Westbrook gets a clinch.
Westbrook lands with a left to the head.
N`bagr manages to break the clinch.
Westbrook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from N`bagr.
Westbrook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with N`bagr, pushing him back against the cage.
Westbrook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of N`bagr backwards.
N`bagr working hard to break the clinch.
N`bagr tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing N`bagr back against the cage.
N`bagr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Westbrook is defending well.
N`bagr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Westbrook is defending well.
N`bagr misses with some punches.
Westbrook lands a hook that snaps the head of N`bagr backwards.
N`bagr prevents a body shot from Westbrook.
N`bagr scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
N`bagr blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Westbrook.
Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through N`bagr's defenses.
It looks like Ogmak N`bagr has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Westbrook.
Westbrook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
N`bagr 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.
Westbrook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Westbrook misses with an elbow over the top.
N`bagr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
N`bagr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow.
The referee calls for N`bagr to work.
N`bagr dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Westbrook takes a shot to the head.
N`bagr throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of N`bagrs head.
Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, N`bagr scores with a nice short uppercut.
N`bagr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
N`bagr breaks from the clinch.
Westbrook moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside.
N`bagr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
N`bagr avoids a wild elbow strike from Westbrook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Westbrook is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ogmak N`bagr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westbrook throws an elbow but it misses.
N`bagr misses with a body punch.
Westbrook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of N`bagr backwards.
N`bagr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Westbrook misses with some punches.
N`bagr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Westbrook throws an elbow but it misses.
Westbrook prevents a takedown attempt there.
Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of N`bagr backwards.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Westbrook.
N`bagr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
N`bagr blocks the elbow strike.
Westbrook scores with a shoulder strike.
Westbrook prevents a body shot from N`bagr.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by N`bagr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
N`bagr misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Westbrook.
Westbrook gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
N`bagr misses with some punches.
Westbrook lands a damaging elbow.
Westbrook lands an elbow just above N`bagr 's eye.
N`bagr is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Westbrook.
N`bagr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Westbrook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from N`bagr.
Westbrook blocking some punches.
N`bagr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Westbrook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite N`bagr's efforts to push away.
N`bagr misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westbrook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr lands a hook that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards.
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook prevents N`bagr from breaking the clinch.
N`bagr misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westbrook.
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by N`bagr.
Westbrook stops a takedown attempt from N`bagr.
Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westbrook blocking some punches.
N`bagr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
N`bagr has had enough of the clinch but Westbrook keeps him there for the moment.
Westbrook creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through N`bagr's defenses.
N`bagr blocks an elbow strike.
Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westbrook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Westbrook is working N`bagr over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Westbrook.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by N`bagr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ogmak N`bagr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Westbrook moves into the clinch.
N`bagr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westbrook blocks an uppercut.
N`bagr misses with some punches.
N`bagr scores with a shot to the side of Westbrook's head.
Still in the clinch, N`bagr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Westbrook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
N`bagr lands a left hand.
Russell Westbrook seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
N`bagr lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Westbrook.
N`bagr blocking some punches.
N`bagr lands a right hand.
Westbrook prevents a body shot from N`bagr.
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
N`bagr can't find room to land a body shot as Westbrook controls the action.
Westbrook lands a damaging elbow.
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!
N`bagr tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing N`bagr back against the cage.
N`bagr blocks a body shot from Westbrook.
N`bagr misses with the head strike.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Westbrook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook lands a left hand that snaps the head of N`bagr backwards.
N`bagr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
N`bagr lands a body shot.
Russell Westbrook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Westbrook drives through and clinches with N`bagr against the cage.
N`bagr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Westbrook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
N`bagr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Westbrook lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ogmak N`bagr's cut is getting worse.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
N`bagr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Westbrook misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by N`bagr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Westbrook.
N`bagr is rocked!
Westbrook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh N`bagr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ogmak N`bagr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
N`bagr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow.
Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of N`bagr backwards.
N`bagr throws a head punch that misses.
Westbrook creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops N`bagr! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Westbrook.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Westbrook!
An out of breath and clearly excited Russell Westbrook thanked King of Fists for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fenton Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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136 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
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31
140 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fenton Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton takes the fight into the clinch.
Hilton working aggressively here.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Hilton.
Hilton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Craig displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hilton up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hilton.
Craig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Craig is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Hilton.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Hilton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hilton.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Craig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hilton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Craig trying to stall but Hilton improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
Craig lands a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Craig.
Craig trying to control the position but instead, Hilton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Craig into the cage.
Hilton lands a left hand.
Hilton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Hilton tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hilton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Craig's brow.
Craig definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hilton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig blocking some punches.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Craig dodges an elbow strike from Hilton.
Hilton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hilton.
Craig taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hilton.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hilton lands with a left to the head.
Craig is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hilton misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hilton fails to land.
Hilton struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
Craig is struggling to control the position.
Craig misses with the head strike.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Hilton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
Hilton tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Hilton back against the cage.
Hilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hilton lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hilton throws an elbow but misses.
Hilton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hilton.
Hilton throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hilton.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Hilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Craig looking to stall.
Craig blocks a body shot from Hilton.
Hilton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hilton struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
Hilton misses with a body punch.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Hilton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hilton works on Craig's body with a couple of short punches.
Hilton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig misses with the head strike.
Hilton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hilton gets through Craig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hilton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hilton misses with some punches.
Craig blocks an elbow strike from Hilton.
Hilton throws a head punch that misses.
Craig misses with some punches.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hilton's elbow.
Craig avoids the elbow strike from Hilton, against the cage.
Craig takes a shot to the head.
Hilton pushes Craig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Hilton.
Hilton is leaning against Craig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hilton misses with a body punch.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hilton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
Craig controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Hilton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Craig slips a jab from Hilton.
Hilton has Craig up against the cage in a clinch.
Hilton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Craig blocks a body shot from Hilton.
A short left from Hilton.
Hilton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hilton's elbow.
Craig taking a breather.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hilton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Hilton as the two fighters clinch.
Hilton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fenton Hilton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craig avoids a wild elbow strike from Hilton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Craig avoids the elbow strike from Hilton, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig is trying to stall.
A short right from Craig.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
Hilton misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hilton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hilton presses Craig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hilton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hilton lands an elbow inside that Craig shrugs off.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hilton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craigs head.
Hilton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hilton prevents a body shot from Craig.
Hilton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craig blocks an elbow strike from Hilton.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hilton 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.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Hilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hilton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Hilton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hilton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hilton.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hilton being controlled against the cage.
Hilton prevents a body shot from Craig.
Hilton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hilton scores with a shoulder strike.
Craig is trying to maintain a safe position but Hilton gets an underhook and turns Craig into the cage.
Craig has Hilton pressed against the cage.
Hilton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hilton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig working aggressively here.
Hilton tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hilton lands a shot to the body.
Hilton swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hilton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hilton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Craig wants to stall.
Hilton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
Craig lands with a right to the head.
Craig misses with a body punch.
Hilton gets through Craig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hilton gets through Craig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Craig misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig is trying to maintain a safe position but Hilton gets an underhook and turns Craig into the cage.
Hilton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hilton lands a nice shot to the body.
Hilton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hilton pushes Craig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Craig looking to stall.
Hilton misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Hilton.
Craig is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hilton blocks a body shot from Craig.
Hilton pushes off an throws an elbow but Craig leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Craig avoids the elbow strike from Hilton, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hilton.
Hilton lands a hook that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hilton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Hilton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hilton swings for the body but Craig moves out of range.
Fenton Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilton closes the distance and clinches.
Craig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Craig prevents a body shot from Hilton.
Hilton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Hilton.
Hilton misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Hilton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Craig working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Hilton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hilton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Craig is trying to maintain a safe position but Hilton gets an underhook and turns Craig into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Craig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hilton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hilton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hilton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Craig takes a shot to the head.
Hilton pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hilton.
Craig stalling in the clinch but Hilton improves position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Craig blocks an elbow strike from Hilton.
Hilton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hilton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Hilton lands an elbow that stopped Craig in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hilton.
Hilton scores with a hook to the body.
Hilton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hilton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hilton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Hilton.
Craig tries to stall but Hilton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hilton is working Craig over against the cage.
Hilton lands a body punch.
Hilton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Craig's defenses.
Hilton lands a nice shot to the body.
Hilton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Hilton lands an elbow that stopped Craig in his tracks for a moment.
Hilton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Hilton.
Hilton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hilton.
Hilton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hilton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Hilton.
Malcolm Craig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hilton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton lands a right hand.
Hilton throws an elbow but it misses.
Hilton scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hilton.
Craig is rocked!
Hilton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hilton lands a hook that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Oh Craig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hilton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Craig's defenses.
Craig takes an elbow to the temple.
Hilton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
Craig blocks an elbow strike from Hilton.
Hilton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hilton blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Hilton.
Craig seems to have got his legs back now.
Hilton lands an elbow inside that Craig shrugs off.
A short right from Hilton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hilton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hilton - that landed with a thud.
Hilton digs a right hand underneath Craig's ribcage. Craig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hilton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hilton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Hilton.
Hilton throws an elbow but it misses.
Craig blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hilton.
Hilton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hilton lands a nice elbow.
Hilton lands with a short shot to the head.
Craig misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hilton.
Hilton pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fenton Hilton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fenton Hilton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hilton 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fenton Hilton!
During a confident post fight interview, Fenton Hilton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvester Malone!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson throws a solid leg kick but Malone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Watson.
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sylvester Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson is looking to clinch.
Malone has his takedown stuffed
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Malone fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Watson to the ground. Malone is now in Watson's guard.
Malone looking to sit in guard and control but Watson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Watson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malone looking for a guillotine here but Watson defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malone is looking for a triangle but Watson pushes his legs off easily.
Watson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Watson wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Malone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Watson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Watson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Malone.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone chips away with some ground and pound.
Malone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone cracks Watson with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Watson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malone.
Watson controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
Malone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Watson dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
Malone looking to control.
Watson won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
Watson wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Watson is really struggling to control Malone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Watson controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Watson wants to stand up but Malone is controlling him.
Malone working some strikes from top position.
Malone with a nice head shot there.
Malone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Malone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Watson leaves Malone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone shoots in but no luck this time.
Watson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Watson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Watson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
John Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvester Malone.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Watson sprawls well. Watson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malone gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malone closes the distance and clinches up with Watson, looking for a takedown. Malone pushes Watson against the cage but Watson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Malone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Watson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Malone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watson circles away.
Malone shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson lands a jab to Malone's midsection.
Malone staying out of range there.
Malone moves out of range of the leg kick from Watson.
Watson tests Malone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Watson but Watson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watson counters with a head kick. That will keep Malone thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Watson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malone slips under a jab from Watson.
Malone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Watson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malone throws an elbow that misses. Watson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malone's guard. Nice move by Watson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone is adopting a defensive guard.
Malone is continuing to stall.
Malone looking for subs off his back but Watson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Watson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Malone works to full guard.
Malone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malone throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Watson escapes and throws Malone's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Watson stands up and beckons Malone to his feet.
Malone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Watson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Watson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Watson looks to land a left hand but Malone moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Watson sprawls well initially but Malone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sylvester Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watson trying to control from the bottom.
Watson is doing well to control the position and prevent Malone from advancing to side control.
Malone thows a huge punch but Watson dodges it nicely.
Malone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Watson wants to control but Malone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malone misses with a head shot. Watson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Malone cracks Watson with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Watson dominated that second round.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Malone blocks a jab.
Malone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Watson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watson is looking to score with low kicks.
Watson throws a big shot that misses.
Watson walks into a straight right hand from Malone.
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malone avoids it.
Watson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvester Malone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watson slows down the pace here.
Watson throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson misses with a body punch.
Watson lands a left hand.
Watson manages to break the clinch.
Malone feints and as Watson raises his hands in defense, Malone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Watson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malone manages to get himself to full guard.
Watson wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Malone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watson is aware though and is defending well.
Watson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone is trying to keep Watson in close.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Malone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Malone has an active guard here but Watson has managed to pass into half guard.
Malone tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Watson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Malone is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson wants to control but instead Malone manages to regain half guard.
Watson trying to control the pace.
Watson trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malone moves into full guard.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watson defends it easily.
Malone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watson defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watson 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Watson!
Our winner, John Watson, 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.
In defeat, Sylvester Malone stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck off...I demand a rematch..'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Edkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Manjuelez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manjuelez has chosen el Jarabe Tapatio as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Edkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Manjuelez!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edkins blocks a head kick by Manjuelez.
Sloppy strikes from Edkins. Those never looked like landing.
Manjuelez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manjuelez tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Edkins misses its intended target.
Manjuelez connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Edkins misses.
Manjuelez is looking for the big counter here.
Edkins cracks Manjuelez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manjuelez staying out of range there.
Manjuelez unleashes a big counter combination but Edkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Edkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manjuelez.
Edkins throws a nice looking combination but Manjuelez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manjuelez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manjuelez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Edkins misses.
Manjuelez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Edkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manjuelez eats them both and turns towards Edkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Edkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Manjuelez.
Edkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Edkins sets himself, and Manjuelez steps forward looking for the clinch! Edkins avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manjuelez misses with a two punch combination.
Edkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Manjuelez 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.
Manjuelez slips a jab and a cross from Edkins.
Manjuelez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Edkins throws a nice looking combination but Manjuelez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edkins misses with a straight left.
Manjuelez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Edkins looks to land a combination but Manjuelez avoids it well.
A nice side step and Manjuelez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Edkins misses with a double jab.
Manjuelez misses with a double jab.
Manjuelez misses with a few strikes there.
Paul Edkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manjuelez.
As Edkins backs off Manjuelez throws a huge counter combo but Edkins manages to avoid it all.
Edkins throws a lazy right hand but Manjuelez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edkins misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Edkins misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Manjuelez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Edkins. Those never looked like landing.
Edkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manjuelez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edkins.
Edkins misses the jab.
Edkins throws a right hand that Manjuelez ducks under and follows up with a left that Manjuelez also avoids with ease.
Manjuelez with the counter takedown but Edkins avoids it easily.
Manjuelez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manjuelez misses with a body kick.
Edkins lands the left hand.
Manjuelez throws a head kick but Edkins moves out of range.
Edkins throws a hook to the side of Manjuelez's head but Manjuelez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Edkins misses its intended target.
Edkins misses with a few strikes there.
Edkins cracks Manjuelez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manjuelez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manjuelez scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edkins needs to keep his hands up - Manjuelez had a free shot at his head there.
Edkins throws a series of punches but Manjuelez avoids them all with ease.
Manjuelez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manjuelez defending well as Edkins loads up on a big left hand.
Manjuelez swinging wildly here.
Manjuelez slips a jab and a cross from Edkins.
Manjuelez drops Edkins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Edkins looks back up at him and smiles so Manjuelez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Edkins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manjuelez counters by gaining double undehooks. He picks up Edkins and carries him across to his own corner. OH, that's a monster slam and Edkins is out cold! A brutal end to the fight and credit to Manjuelez for not following up with any more shots. He recognised that Edkins was out. Good sportsmanship.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Pablo Manjuelez!
Pablo Manjuelez is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Pablo Manjuelez 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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