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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Say Nara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heart has chosen Metallica - St. Anger as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Say Nara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Heart!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heart moves out of range of the strikes.
Nara misses with a body shot.
Nara throws a looping overhand right but Heart ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Heart.
Heart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Heart throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Heart slips under a jab from Nara.
Heart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Nara misses.
Nara takes one on the button.
Nara misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Heart, right into the meat.
Heart misses with a wild combination.
Nara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heart blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Heart.
Heart darts in and clinches Nara up against the cage.
Heart avoiding damage.
Nara trying to control the position but instead, Heart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nara into the cage.
Heart lands an elbow just above Nara 's eye.
It looks like Say Nara has been cut.
Nara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heart is defending well for now.
Heart lands a damaging elbow.
Nara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heart has him pressed against the cage.
Heart stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nara.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Heart unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nara works on Heart's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heart obliges.
Nara is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart crunches a lovely knee into Nara's ribcage.
Heart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nara's defenses.
Heart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nara throws a lazy right hand but Heart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heart throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Heart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heart throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nara's head.
Nara keeps the fight on the outside.
Heart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heart lands with a hook. Nara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Say Nara's cut is getting worse.
Heart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nara, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heart.
Nara tries to stall but Heart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heart gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Heart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heart closes the distance and pushes Nara back into the cage.
Heart holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Heart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nara missing with knees to the body.
Heart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Say Nara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Heart lands a nice elbow.
Heart utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nara misses with a punch to the body.
Nara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heart effectively controlling the action here.
Nice elbow from Heart.
Jeez, Say Nara's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Say Nara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ace Heart!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mongkutsutt Rattanakrabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Nogueira Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira Jr has chosen Just Close Your Eyes-Story of the Year as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mongkutsutt Rattanakrabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Nogueira Jr!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rattanakrabi.
Nogueira Jr throws a series of punches but Rattanakrabi moves out of range.
Rattanakrabi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rattanakrabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nogueira Jr.
Rattanakrabi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nogueira Jr jabs at Rattanakrabi's body.
Nogueira Jr misses with a hook. Rattanakrabi ducked under it nicely.
Nogueira Jr avoids the head kick by Rattanakrabi.
Rattanakrabi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick from Rattanakrabi lands but Nogueira Jr takes it in his stride.
It looks like Edwin Nogueira Jr has been cut.
Rattanakrabi cracks a nice hook into Nogueira Jr's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rattanakrabi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Nogueira Jr misses
and Rattanakrabi counters with a nice leg kick.
Rattanakrabi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nogueira Jr looks gassed!
Nogueira Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Rattanakrabi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nogueira Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nogueira Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rattanakrabi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rattanakrabi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rattanakrabi. That's going to slow Nogueira Jr down.
Rattanakrabi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mongkutsutt Rattanakrabi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rattanakrabi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rattanakrabi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nogueira Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rattanakrabi.
Rattanakrabi lands a high kick!
Rattanakrabi cracks Nogueira Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nogueira Jr misses with a body shot.
Rattanakrabi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rattanakrabi thumps Nogueira Jr with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rattanakrabi, right into the meat.
Rattanakrabi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rattanakrabi lands a head kick. Nogueira Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rattanakrabi scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rattanakrabi.
Rattanakrabi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rattanakrabi scores with a shot to the body.
Rattanakrabi lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rattanakrabi.
Rattanakrabi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rattanakrabi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nogueira Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rattanakrabi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nogueira Jr.
Nogueira Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rattanakrabi, as that shot connected.
Nogueira Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rattanakrabi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nogueira Jr. That did some damage!
Rattanakrabi digs a good body shot into Nogueira Jr's ribs.
A head kick from Rattanakrabi lands but Nogueira Jr takes it in his stride.
Rattanakrabi jabs Nogueira Jr right on the nose. Nogueira Jr blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Rattanakrabi lands but Nogueira Jr takes it in his stride.
Rattanakrabi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rattanakrabi scoring well with a low kick there.
Nogueira Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rattanakrabi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nogueira Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rattanakrabi can pounce on him.
Rattanakrabi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nogueira Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Rattanakrabi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nogueira Jr's face.
Rattanakrabi lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Rattanakrabi.
A bit of stalling here from Rattanakrabi.
Rattanakrabi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rattanakrabi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nogueira Jr up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rattanakrabi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rattanakrabi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nogueira Jr's face.
Nogueira Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rattanakrabi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rattanakrabi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rattanakrabi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Rattanakrabi.
Nogueira Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rattanakrabi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nogueira Jr throws a series of punches but Rattanakrabi avoids them all with ease.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rattanakrabi.
Good leg kick by Rattanakrabi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rattanakrabi has Nogueira Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rattanakrabi breaks from the clinch.
Edwin Nogueira Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rattanakrabi scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rattanakrabi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rattanakrabi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nogueira Jr.
Rattanakrabi throws a head kick that Nogueira Jr semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongkutsutt Rattanakrabi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Nogueira Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick from Rattanakrabi lands but Nogueira Jr takes it in his stride.
Nice shot by Rattanakrabi.
Nogueira Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rattanakrabi counters with a nice leg kick.
Rattanakrabi thumps Nogueira Jr with a low kick.
Nogueira Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Rattanakrabi counter with a right hand.
Rattanakrabi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nogueira Jr's sensitive parts.
Rattanakrabi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rattanakrabi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rattanakrabi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rattanakrabi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rattanakrabi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nogueira Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rattanakrabi. Rattanakrabi obviously looking to wear him down.
Nogueira Jr is breathing heavily.
Rattanakrabi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rattanakrabi is looking to slow Nogueira Jr down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rattanakrabi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Rattanakrabi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rattanakrabi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rattanakrabi.
Rattanakrabi scores with a leg kick.
Rattanakrabi lands with a slapping head kick.
Nogueira Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rattanakrabi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nogueira Jr can do to turn this around?
Nogueira Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rattanakrabi scores with a head kick.
Nogueira Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rattanakrabi can pounce on him.
Rattanakrabi keeps Nogueira Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Rattanakrabi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rattanakrabi scores with a shot to the body.
Rattanakrabi scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rattanakrabi scoring well with a low kick there.
Nogueira Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rattanakrabi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rattanakrabi.
The referee calls for Rattanakrabi to work.
Rattanakrabi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee is keeping an eye on Rattanakrabi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A knee to the head by Rattanakrabi.
Rattanakrabi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nogueira Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rattanakrabi blocks it with crossed arms.
Nogueira Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rattanakrabi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nogueira Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rattanakrabi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rattanakrabi crunches a lovely knee into Nogueira Jr's ribcage.
Rattanakrabi effectively controlling the action here.
Rattanakrabi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rattanakrabi stalls.
Rattanakrabi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Rattanakrabi blocks with his arms.
Rattanakrabi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rattanakrabi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nogueira Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rattanakrabi.
Nice straight punches there by Rattanakrabi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rattanakrabi.
Edwin Nogueira Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rattanakrabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nogueira Jr is just out of range.
Nogueira Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Rattanakrabi counters with a nice body shot.
Nogueira Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Mongkutsutt Rattanakrabi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rattanakrabi misses with a body kick.
Nogueira Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Rattanakrabi, looking for a takedown. Nogueira Jr pushes Rattanakrabi against the cage but Rattanakrabi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Rattanakrabi.
Nogueira Jr tries to clinch
and Rattanakrabi counters with an inside leg kick.
Nogueira Jr shoots in for a double leg but Rattanakrabi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rattanakrabi darts in and clinches Nogueira Jr up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rattanakrabi slows down the pace here.
Nogueira Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nogueira Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nogueira Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rattanakrabi just leaning against Nogueira Jr, taking a breather.
Rattanakrabi scores with a knee to the head.
Rattanakrabi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nogueira Jr up against the cage.
Rattanakrabi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nogueira Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nogueira Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rattanakrabi with a knee to the head.
Rattanakrabi connects with a knee to the head.
Nogueira Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rattanakrabi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rattanakrabi avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rattanakrabi lands a knee to the head.
Nogueira Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Rattanakrabi is blocking nicely.
Rattanakrabi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nogueira Jr shoots in for a double leg but Rattanakrabi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongkutsutt Rattanakrabi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Nogueira Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rattanakrabi scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Nogueira Jr does no damage.
Rattanakrabi misses with a leg kick.
Nogueira Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rattanakrabi counters with a good, hard body kick but Nogueira Jr shrugs it off.
A head kick by Nogueira Jr misses
and Rattanakrabi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crunch! Rattanakrabi slams his shin into Nogueira Jr's torso.
Nogueira Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rattanakrabi as he avoids it easily.
Rattanakrabi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rattanakrabi lands with a slapping head kick.
Rattanakrabi scores with a head kick.
Rattanakrabi is looking to wear down Nogueira Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rattanakrabi has managed to clinch.
Nogueira Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rattanakrabi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rattanakrabi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rattanakrabi fails to land with a series of punches.
Rattanakrabi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nogueira Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nogueira Jr is defended easily by Rattanakrabi.
Rattanakrabi lands a slapping body shot.
Nogueira Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rattanakrabi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rattanakrabi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nogueira Jr backs up against the cage.
Rattanakrabi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rattanakrabi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nogueira Jr. Nogueira Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Rattanakrabi lands.
Rattanakrabi throws a head kick but Nogueira Jr moves out of range.
Nogueira Jr closes the distance but Rattanakrabi moves to the side
and Rattanakrabi counters with a nice body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rattanakrabi. That's going to slow Nogueira Jr down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Nogueira Jr.
Rattanakrabi scores with a jab. Nogueira Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nogueira Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rattanakrabi.
Rattanakrabi throws a head kick but Nogueira Jr moves out of range.
Rattanakrabi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rattanakrabi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nogueira Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rattanakrabi scoring well with a low kick there.
Rattanakrabi lands 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!
Rattanakrabi feints and then cracks Nogueira Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nogueira Jr down.
Rattanakrabi clinches up against the cage.
Rattanakrabi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nogueira Jr throws a jab when Rattanakrabi was well out of range.
A head kick from Rattanakrabi lands but Nogueira Jr takes it in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rattanakrabi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr avoids the head kick by Rattanakrabi.
Nice jab there from Rattanakrabi.
A head kick by Nogueira Jr misses
and Rattanakrabi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rattanakrabi lands a head kick!
Rattanakrabi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nogueira Jr.
Rattanakrabi is looking to slow Nogueira Jr down with leg kicks.
Rattanakrabi scores with the left hand. Nogueira Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Rattanakrabi lands with a good body shot.
Nogueira Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rattanakrabi. Rattanakrabi obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rattanakrabi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rattanakrabi as he jumps to the side.
Mongkutsutt Rattanakrabi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Nogueira Jr.
Rattanakrabi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mongkutsutt Rattanakrabi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rattanakrabi slaps away a takedown attempt from Nogueira Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nogueira Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rattanakrabi finds it's way round the side to connect with Nogueira Jr's head.
Rattanakrabi misses with a head kick.
Rattanakrabi jabs at Nogueira Jr's body.
Nogueira Jr is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rattanakrabi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nogueira Jr.
Rattanakrabi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rattanakrabi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rattanakrabi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nogueira Jr. Nogueira Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rattanakrabi.
Rattanakrabi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nogueira Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rattanakrabi connects with a high kick.
Rattanakrabi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edwin Nogueira Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nogueira Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rattanakrabi stalling against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mongkutsutt Rattanakrabi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rattanakrabi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mongkutsutt Rattanakrabi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil NaLeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neil NaLeans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil NaLeans!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NaLeans lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holliday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NaLeans.
Holliday throws a lazy right hand but NaLeans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holliday throws a shot to the body.
Holliday blocks a head kick by NaLeans.
Holliday slips a jab from NaLeans.
NaLeans tries to clinch up but Holliday circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - NaLeans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neil NaLeans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by NaLeans.
NaLeans has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from NaLeans on the inside.
Holliday tries to break the clinch but NaLeans is controlling the position.
NaLeans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
NaLeans unloads a knee to the mid-section.
NaLeans tries a knee to the head but Holliday blocks it.
Holliday takes a knee right on the jaw!
Holliday is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, NaLeans scores with a nice short uppercut.
NaLeans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holliday is looking to break free of the clinch but NaLeans has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holliday or not.
A short left from NaLeans.
NaLeans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
NaLeans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holliday is rocked!
Holliday tries to break the clinch but NaLeans is controlling the position.
NaLeans scores a nice knee to the body.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from NaLeans.
NaLeans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holliday's face.
Oh Holliday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like John Holliday has been cut.
NaLeans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holliday's face.
NaLeans throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
NaLeans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holliday or not.
A shot in the inside from NaLeans.
NaLeans scores with a knee to the head.
NaLeans landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NaLeans lands a big knee to the head and Holliday goes down! NaLeans is looking to finish!
NaLeans staying calm.
NaLeans cracks Holliday with a big right hand but Holliday just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Holliday seems to have got his legs back now.
NaLeans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
NaLeans wants to control but Holliday is keeping him busy.
Holliday trying to remain calm as NaLeans controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked NaLeans off and has taken his back!
NaLeans wants to escape the position.
Holliday controls the position.
NaLeans holding both Holliday 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
NaLeans is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
NaLeans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
NaLeans scores with a sloppy right hand. Holliday should have avoided that one.
NaLeans lands with a straight right. Holliday didn't see that one coming.
Holliday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
NaLeans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil NaLeans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Holliday's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
NaLeans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
NaLeans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holliday did well to prevent NaLeans getting side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
NaLeans trying to control from half guard but Holliday is working away.
NaLeans prevents Holliday from standing back up.
NaLeans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holliday is trying to control but NaLeans manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans controlling from mount.
Let's hope that NaLeans has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
NaLeans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Holliday can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Holliday is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Holliday is now in NaLeans's guard. A big mistake from NaLeans there, giving up the dominant position!
Holliday wants to control from the top but NaLeans keeps moving.
NaLeans is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by NaLeans.
A right handed body shot lands from NaLeans.
Neil NaLeans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
NaLeans works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
NaLeans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
NaLeans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holliday's face.
Holliday takes a shot to the head.
NaLeans scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from NaLeans - that landed with a thud.
Holliday takes a knee right on the jaw!
NaLeans prevents Holliday from breaking the clinch.
NaLeans scores with a shot to the side of Holliday's head.
NaLeans with a knee to the head.
NaLeans scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
NaLeans connects with a knee to the head.
NaLeans lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, NaLeans scores with a nice short uppercut.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
NaLeans lands a hook to the side of the head.
NaLeans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
NaLeans crunches a lovely knee into Holliday's ribcage.
NaLeans lands a nice knee to the body.
NaLeans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
NaLeans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
NaLeans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Good body shot from NaLeans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by NaLeans.
NaLeans lands a hook to the side of the head.
NaLeans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by NaLeans.
A short left from NaLeans.
NaLeans lands a left hand.
NaLeans lands a left hand.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from NaLeans as the two fighters clinch.
NaLeans scores with a knee to the head.
Holliday wants to get back to striking at distance but NaLeans won't allow it.
NaLeans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holliday's face.
NaLeans lands a nice knee to the body.
NaLeans lands a shoulder strike.
NaLeans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from NaLeans.
NaLeans is leaning against Holliday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holliday tries to break free but NaLeans pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NaLeans with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from NaLeans.
NaLeans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
NaLeans has Holliday pressed against the cage, preventing Holliday from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from NaLeans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil NaLeans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Holliday's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
NaLeans walks into a straight right hand from Holliday.
NaLeans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from NaLeans.
NaLeans is looking to clinch but Holliday is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by NaLeans.
NaLeans pushes Holliday back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
NaLeans lands a knee to the head.
Holliday can't break the clinch.
NaLeans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holliday's face.
NaLeans keeps control of Holliday as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
NaLeans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Holliday can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by NaLeans.
A knee to the head by NaLeans.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
NaLeans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holliday's face.
NaLeans connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NaLeans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday wants to break free but NaLeans has control.
NaLeans scores with a knee to the head.
Holliday can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by NaLeans.
Holliday wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
NaLeans unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holliday lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NaLeans scores with a knee to the head.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by NaLeans.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, NaLeans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
NaLeans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holliday blocks it with crossed arms.
NaLeans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday is trying to break the clinch but NaLeans is controlling him.
Holliday has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
NaLeans lands a hook that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
NaLeans looking to throw knees to the head but Holliday is blocking nicely.
Holliday has had enough of the clinch but NaLeans keeps him there for the moment.
NaLeans works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from NaLeans fails to land.
NaLeans lands a body shot.
NaLeans landing knees to the head.
Holliday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but NaLeans has him pressed against the cage.
Holliday is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
John Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neil NaLeans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holliday looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holliday is trying to break the clinch but NaLeans is controlling him.
NaLeans landing knees to the head.
NaLeans connects with a knee to the head.
Holliday wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from NaLeans.
NaLeans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holliday takes a knee to the side of the body.
Holliday is trying to force a seperation but NaLeans has the dominant position.
Holliday wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holliday wants to break the clinch but can't.
NaLeans looking to throw knees to the head but Holliday is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by NaLeans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday wants to break free but NaLeans has control.
Holliday can't break the clinch.
Holliday wants to break free but NaLeans has control.
NaLeans has Holliday pressed against the cage, preventing Holliday from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
NaLeans has Holliday pressed against the cage, preventing Holliday from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
NaLeans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holliday wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holliday can't break the clinch.
Holliday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but NaLeans has him pressed against the cage.
NaLeans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hollidays head.
Holliday tries to break the clinch but NaLeans is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, NaLeans scores with a nice short uppercut.
NaLeans has Holliday pressed against the cage, preventing Holliday from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
NaLeans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as NaLeans controls his hands.
Holliday is looking to break free of the clinch but NaLeans has double underhooks.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
NaLeans throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
NaLeans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holliday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holliday is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Holliday.
NaLeans scores with a knee to the head.
Holliday swings wildly with an uppercut but NaLeans uses good head movement to avoid it.
NaLeans connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot in the inside from NaLeans.
A frustrated look appears on Holliday's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holliday can't find room to land a body shot as NaLeans controls the action.
Holliday misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil NaLeans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well NaLeans 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil NaLeans!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arbnor Blerim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skoal Citrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
145 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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141 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arbnor Blerim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skoal Citrus!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Citrus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blerim lands a slapping body shot.
Citrus throws the left hand but Blerim avoids the punch easily.
Citrus lands a jab to the nose.
Citrus moves out of range as Blerim strikes.
Blerim avoids the body shot from Citrus.
The crowd cheers as Citrus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blerim doesn't seem phased though.
Citrus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blerim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Citrus stuns Blerim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blerim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Citrus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blerim somewhat.
Blerim blocks a head kick by Citrus.
Blerim ducks under a wild hook from Citrus.
Blerim shoots in for a takedown but Citrus shows good takedown defense.
Citrus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blerim misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Citrus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Citrus missing with a left hand there. Blerim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Citrus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blerim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Citrus's head backwards.
Citrus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Citrus throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blerim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blerim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Citrus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Citrus lands.
Blerim throws a right and a left that Citrus avoids nicely.
Blerim fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arbnor Blerim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blerim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Citrus circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Citrus finds it's way through Blerim's defenses.
Citrus looks to land a left hand but Blerim moved out of range nicely.
Skoal Citrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Citrus throws a one two combo.
Blerim is rocked!
A left lands for Citrus.
Oh Blerim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Citrus fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Blerim to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Blerim looks to clinch but Citrus throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Blerim taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Skoal Citrus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Natural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Natural has chosen back in black - ACDC as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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225 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
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuppu Lupaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Natural!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupaus keeps the fight on the outside.
Natural tries to clinch but Lupaus moves out of range.
Natural scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Natural takes a swing at Lupaus's ribcage but misses.
Natural jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lupaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Natural keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupaus.
Natural takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Natural paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lupaus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Natural throws a lazy right hand but Lupaus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natural ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupaus moves away.
Natural misses with a body shot
and Lupaus counters with a one-two to the body.
Natural throws a jab when Lupaus was well out of range.
Natural misses the shot to the body.
Lupaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Natural throws a shot to the body.
Natural thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natural swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lupaus misses the shot to the body.
Lupaus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Natural's guard.
Natural tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lupaus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lupaus trying to control but Natural is working from the bottom.
Lupaus throws a big right hand that misses.
Lupaus being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupaus postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus won't allow Natural to sweep him here.
Natural is trying to control the position but Lupaus postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Natural throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy Natural seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natural tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Natural.
Lupaus has a takedown stuffed.
A shot to the body from Natural misses
and Lupaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lupaus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Natural misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupaus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus throws a jab when Natural was well out of range.
Natural tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Natural.
Lupaus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Natural counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Natural throws a wild body kick that Lupaus sees coming a mile off.
Lupaus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Natural wants to clinch but Lupaus slips to the side
and Lupaus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lupaus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lupaus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuppu Lupaus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Natural is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupaus.
Natural with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lupaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Natural gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lupaus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lupaus misses with a hook. Natural ducked under it nicely.
A shot to de liver by Lupaus. Beautiful body shot.
Lupaus punishes Natural's body with a nice straight punch.
Natural is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupaus misses with a body shot.
Lupaus is looking to wear down Natural with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Natural slips a jab from Lupaus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Natural misses
and Lupaus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Natural thinking.
Lupaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupaus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lupaus jabs Natural right on the nose. Natural blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupaus throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Natural throws an overhand right that lands on Lupaus's shoulder, as Lupaus tries to avoid the shot.
Nuppu Lupaus is winning the standup battle so far.
Natural avoids the body shot from Lupaus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Natural avoids it really well and circles away.
Natural bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupaus lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natural.
Natural misses with a shot to the body
and Lupaus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Lupaus misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupaus looks to throw the jab but Natural is out of range.
Good shot there by Lupaus.
Lupaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Natural moves away.
Lupaus misses with a shot to the body
and Natural counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lupaus won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The strikes coming from Natural are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lupaus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Natural's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lupaus is looking for a sweep. Natural is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lupaus tries to get to full guard but Natural has control of the leg.
Natural thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lupaus wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Natural tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lupaus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lupaus actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuppu Lupaus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Natural ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Natural drops his hands momentarily and Lupaus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lupaus lands a jab-cross combination.
Natural is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupaus.
Natural lands a slapping body shot.
Lupaus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Natural.
Natural fails with the takedown
and Lupaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Natural takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus works over Natural's head and body with a nice combination.
Lupaus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Natural is looking to clinch.
Lupaus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Natural napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lupaus working the ground and pound.
Lupaus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Natural is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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Lupaus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lupaus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Natural is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Natural is looking to reverse the position.
Lupaus wants to control but Natural is keeping him busy.
Natural is looking to reverse the position.
Natural stops Lupaus from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Natural throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lupaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupaus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Natural counters with a nice body shot.
Randy Natural has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lupaus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Natural misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lupaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lupaus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Natural counters with a straight right hand.
Nuppu Lupaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Natural scores with a jab to the body.
Natural misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natural misses with a straight left.
Natural shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Natural fails with the takedown.
Natural closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lupaus circles away.
Nuppu Lupaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Natural.
Lupaus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Natural leaves Lupaus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Natural misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupaus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuppu Lupaus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lupaus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuppu Lupaus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matsufubu Rofuru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percy Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rofuru comes to the cage accompanied by Tetsuya Komuro - Speed 2. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
164 lbs
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163 lbs
15 - 5 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matsufubu Rofuru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Percy Prime!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rofuru throws a shot from downtown. Prime moves away and avoids it.
Rofuru throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prime shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rofuru lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rofuru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rofuru lands with a cross.
Rofuru checks a low kick from Prime.
Matsufubu Rofuru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rofuru shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prime pinned against the cage. Prime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Prime defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rofuru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime thuds his shin into the meat of Rofuru's side.
Prime throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rofuru takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prime avoids the body shot from Rofuru.
Rofuru shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rofuru showed some decent athleticism there.
Rofuru is thwarting Prime's attempts to control the position.
Prime works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rofuru seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru throws a strike but Prime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime won't allow Rofuru to sweep him here.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Rofuru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rofuru is keeping the position for now.
Prime trying to control but Rofuru is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rofuru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prime.
Rofuru misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rofuru. Prime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prime delivers a nice body kick.
Rofuru shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsufubu Rofuru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Prime.
Prime drives through and clinches with Rofuru against the cage.
Rofuru manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rofuru.
Prime misses with a body shot.
Prime fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rofuru checks it well.
Prime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prime throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rofuru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prime.
Prime slips a jab and a cross from Rofuru.
Rofuru misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prime counters with a leg kick.
Prime throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Prime goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Percy Prime will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rofuru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prime.
Prime throws a wild body kick that Rofuru sees coming a mile off.
Rofuru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rofuru shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rofuru jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Prime is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Prime and Rofuru has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Prime is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Rofuru are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rofuru working away.
Rofuru throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rofuru throws a strike aimed at the side of Prime's head but Prime avoids it well.
Prime is not content to let Rofuru control the position.
Rofuru misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Prime is trying to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rofuru throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Prime counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rofuru blocks a leg kick.
Rofuru closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Prime tries to improve position but can't.
Rofuru working away.
Prime really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rofuru. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru scoring with punches from side control.
Prime takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Prime takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Prime takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Prime looking for a sweep but Rofuru has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rofuru looking to finish with strikes here!
Rofuru working the ground and pound effectively.
Prime tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rofuru tries to control but Prime wriggling away.
Rofuru throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Prime because Rofuru loaded up on that one.
Rofuru throws some wild stikes that Prime manages to avoid easily.
Rofuru working the ground and pound effectively.
Prime is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rofuru landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Prime that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Prime is staying active underneath Rofuru, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rofuru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rofuru is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Prime has managed to free his arm - good work.
Prime makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prime.
Prime looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rofuru is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsufubu Rofuru dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rofuru tries to clinch but Prime is having none of it.
Prime tries to land a front kick but Rofuru steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rofuru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prime's head backwards.
Rofuru thows a leg kick but Prime checks it
and Prime counters with a low kick, right behind Rofuru 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rofuru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rofuru shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Prime is trying to defend but Rofuru finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Prime tries to roll over but Rofuru keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rofuru working over Prime with some ground and pound. Prime looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Prime tries to roll over but Rofuru keeps him under control.
Prime is looking to get back to full guard here but Rofuru has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rofuru has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Prime's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime is looking to improve his position but Rofuru isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru looking to control but Prime is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rofuru controlling from mount.
Rofuru lands a big shot there that rocks Prime but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rofuru raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Prime that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rofuru avoids the attempt from Prime to control.
Rofuru looking to control but Prime is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru dominating with strikes here.
Rofuru scoring with strikes but Prime is staying in there.
Rofuru working Prime over with strikes here.
Prime working to try and regain half guard.
Rofuru looking to ground and pound but Prime is blocking nicely.
Rofuru with shots to the head and body - Prime looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rofuru avoids the attempt from Prime to control.
Rofuru trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rofuru content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru landing shots from mount.
Rofuru has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Prime tries to reverse the position but Rofuru maintains control.
Rofuru takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rofuru tries to control but Prime wriggling away.
Rofuru punching from mount but Prime doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prime can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rofuru looking to control but Prime is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsufubu Rofuru showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rofuru 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsufubu Rofuru!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borg Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenaka Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi has chosen Get Down - Captain Tinrib as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
219 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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220 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent 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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borg Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tenaka Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanson.
Hanson misses with a body shot.
Hanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takahashi cracks Hanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Hanson throws a nice looking combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Borg Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takahashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Hanson throws a series of punches but Takahashi avoids them all with ease.
Hanson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanson should have avoided that one.
Hanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanson misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Takahashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Hanson.
Hanson misses with a jab to the body
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Hanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanson.
Hanson misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hanson.
Takahashi jabs at Hanson's body.
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
Takahashi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Borg Hanson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Hanson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi lands a two punch combo.
Hanson is rocked!
Takahashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hanson avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
Hanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanson.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanson.
Hanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takahashi slips under a jab from Hanson.
Hanson walks into a left hand.
Takahashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanson.
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanson throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Hanson.
Takahashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Takahashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hanson looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Hanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Hanson.
A head kick from Takahashi lands but Hanson takes it in his stride.
Takahashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanson looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi slips a jab from Hanson.
Takahashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oh Hanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Takahashi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borg Hanson's cut is getting worse.
Hanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Hanson - just one landing.
Hanson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takahashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hanson thinking.
Hanson misses with a looping right.
Hanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanson misses with a looping right.
Hanson throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. Hanson knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tenaka Takahashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borg Hanson's cut.
That's time! Hanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takahashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hanson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hanson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takahashi connects with a single shot there.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses.
Hanson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanson clobbers Takahashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanson throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Hanson misses with a shot to the body
and Takahashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hanson's knee momentarily.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Takahashi moves out of range as Hanson strikes.
Takahashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Takahashi throws a head kick but Hanson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson misses with a looping right.
Takahashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takahashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanson scores with a jab.
Hanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takahashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Takahashi lands with a shot to the body.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanson.
Hanson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanson in his tracks.
Takahashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Borg Hanson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takahashi counters with a crisp right that sends Hanson to the canvas! Takahashi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tenaka Takahashi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Warren Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bang Your Head. Jose Aldo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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27
151 lbs
18 - 2 - 0 |
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25
157 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Warren Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo scores with the left hand. Adams knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Adams tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aldo throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Adams there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo works the jab nicely.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Aldo had a free shot at his head there.
Adams cracks Aldo with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Aldo misses its intended target.
Aldo cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Adams.
A jab from Aldo finds it's way through Adams's defenses.
Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams avoids the body shot from Aldo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aldo sprawls well initially but Adams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aldo is trying to escape back to his feet but Adams uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Adams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Adams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aldo is avoiding damage well.
Adams wants to take a breather but Aldo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Adams.
Adams preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams won't allow Aldo to get back to his feet.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Adams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aldo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aldo wants to control but Adams postures up.
Adams wants to take a breather but Aldo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Adams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aldo is on top in guard.
Aldo trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams is trying to control the position but Aldo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aldo throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Aldo slips a straight right by Adams.
Adams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldo.
Adams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Adams not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aldo tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Adams wants to control but Aldo is keeping him busy.
Adams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams is just content to waste time from the top position. Aldo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adams wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Aldo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adams controls the pace.
Aldo working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
Adams forces his way into half guard.
Adams stalling away here and it's allowed Aldo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aldo is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adams looking to control.
Adams is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Warren Adams just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Aldo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldo.
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.
Aldo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adams counters with a single leg into guard. Aldo didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Adams dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Adams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Adams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Adams tries to control but Aldo wriggling away.
Adams controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Aldo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Adams tries to control but Aldo wriggling away.
Aldo can't escape the position.
Adams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aldo is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adams throws some wild stikes that Aldo manages to avoid easily.
Adams avoids the attempt from Aldo to control.
Adams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aldo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adams unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo gets back to half guard.
Adams works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Aldo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Adams wants to control the pace but Aldo is squirming around nicely.
Adams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Adams controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to finish with strikes here!
Aldo wants to control but Adams is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adams 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Adams!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eiki Daikaura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel has chosen Lay Low as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eiki Daikaura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel motions for Daikaura to come forward. Manuel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daikaura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manuel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daikaura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daikaura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manuel.
Daikaura throws a hook but Manuel avoids it easily.
Daikaura throws a hook but Manuel blocks it.
Manuel tried to score with a low kick but Daikaura checks it.
Daikaura wants to land a leg kick but Manuel is out of range.
Daikaura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Daikaura circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good shot there by Daikaura.
Daikaura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown but Daikaura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manuel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daikaura throws a push kick but Manuel slaps the foot to one side.
Manuel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daikaura avoids it really well and circles away.
Daikaura misses with a hook.
Daikaura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manuel circles away quickly and effectively.
Daikaura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manuel moves away.
Daikaura throws a leg kick that misses.
Daikaura is looking to clinch.
Manuel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Daikaura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daikaura.
Manuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daikaura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manuel.
Eiki Daikaura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Manuel.
Daikaura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eiki Daikaura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daikaura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Manuel.
A punch combination from Daikaura misses.
Daikaura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daikaura throws a leg kick
and Manuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Manuel misses with a double jab
and Daikaura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manuel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manuel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daikaura's guard.
Manuel wants to control from the top but Daikaura keeps moving.
Manuel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Daikaura wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manuel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura trying to control the position here.
Manuel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Daikaura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manuel postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manuel scores with a takedown into Daikaura's guard.
Daikaura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daikaura manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Manuel digs a good body shot into Daikaura's ribs.
A good leg kick by Daikaura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daikaura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manuel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab by Manuel.
Manuel walks into a left hand.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Daikaura.
Manuel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daikaura.
Manuel slips a jab and a cross from Daikaura.
Daikaura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manuel. Daikaura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daikaura tries to clinch up
and Manuel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Manuel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daikaura.
Daikaura keeps the fight on the outside.
Daikaura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manuel.
Daikaura tries to close the distance and clinch but Manuel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manuel blocks a head kick by Daikaura.
Daikaura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daikaura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manuel.
Daikaura swings away with a body shot that misses
so Manuel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Daikaura is retaining full guard.
Daikaura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Manuel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daikaura is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Daikaura dives on top into guard.
Daikaura wants to stand but Manuel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Manuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daikaura stands and steps away. Manuel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Manuel throws a wild body kick that Daikaura sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Daikaura misses.
Manuel moves into range and clinches up with Daikaura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel throws a head punch that misses.
Daikaura lands a good knee to the midsection. Manuel won't want to take too many of those.
Manuel tries a knee to the head but Daikaura blocks it.
Manuel digs a right hand into Daikaura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daikaura's gas tank.
Daikaura stalling.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manuel avoiding damage as Daikaura throws knees to the body.
Daikaura trying to stall but Manuel improves his position.
Daikaura prevents a body shot from Manuel.
Manuel misses with a knee strike.
Manuel blocks an elbow strike.
Manuel is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manuel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daikaura blocking some punches.
Manuel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daikaura.
Manuel can't find room to land a body shot as Daikaura controls the action.
Daikaura breaks the clinch.
Daikaura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daikaura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel looks to clinch
and Daikaura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manuel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manuel is breathing heavily.
Manuel prevents Daikaura from getting back to his feet.
Manuel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manuel wants to control from the top but Daikaura keeps moving.
Manuel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Daikaura dives on top into guard.
Daikaura wants to get up but he can't break Manuel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Daikaura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daikaura stopping the sweep attempt from Manuel.
Manuel is trying to control the position but Daikaura postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel keeping moving, preventing Daikaura from controlling successfully.
Manuel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daikaura is aware though and is defending well.
Daikaura gets to his feet - Manuel follows without any prompting.
Manuel avoids the head kick by Daikaura.
Daikaura scores with a nice head shot.
Daikaura cracks Manuel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daikaura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daikaura digs a good hook to Manuel's body.
Daikaura tries to clinch but Manuel moves away
and Manuel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daikaura's knee momentarily.
Daikaura lands with an uppercut that bounces Manuel off the cage and back into rage.
Daikaura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eiki Daikaura will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Daikaura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manuel is out of range and Daikaura settles back down.
Manuel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manuel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Manuel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daikaura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manuel stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel wants to take a breather but Daikaura is having none of it.
Manuel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daikaura is staying active underneath Manuel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daikaura keeping hold of Manuel's head, controlling as best he can.
Manuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daikaura tries to roll over but Manuel keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daikaura keeping hold of Manuel's head, controlling as best he can.
Daikaura gets full guard.
Manuel pushes down on Daikaura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Daikaura is trying to stand.
Daikaura trying to control but Manuel postures up.
Manuel is trying to control the action in half guard but Daikaura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daikaura is trying to get back to full guard.
Manuel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matt Manuel has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Daikaura is looking to improve his position.
Manuel trying to pass the guard but Daikaura defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daikaura wants to clinch.
Manuel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daikaura.
Manuel throws a leg kick but Daikaura checks it.
Daikaura misses with the combination.
Manuel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daikaura. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura throws a lazy head kick
and Manuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daikaura looks to land a left hand but Manuel moved out of range nicely.
Manuel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manuel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daikaura's head.
Manuel prevents Daikaura from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manuel trying to control from half guard but Daikaura is working away.
Ground and pound from Manuel.
Daikaura tries to get to full guard but Manuel has control of the leg.
Manuel is nestled in close to Daikaura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Manuel is looking to stall here but Daikaura recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel wants to pass the guard but Daikaura is keeping the position.
Daikaura has his feet on Manuel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Daikaura tries a head kick but it misses.
Daikaura misses with a looping left.
Manuel shoots for a double leg takedown but Daikaura sprawls well. He's pushed Manuel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daikaura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daikaura connects with a nice looking jab.
Daikaura throws a right hand that Manuel ducks under and follows up with a left that Manuel also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Manuel really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Daikaura throws a combination that misses
and Manuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Daikaura lands a right hook to the body.
Manuel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daikaura.
Manuel looks to clinch
and Daikaura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manuel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daikaura finds it's way round the side to connect with Manuel's head.
Manuel is looking to clinch.
Manuel keeps the fight on the outside.
Eiki Daikaura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daikaura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manuel.
Daikaura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daikaura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daikaura throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daikaura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daikaura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manuel circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel moves into range and clinches up with Daikaura.
Manuel dodges an elbow strike from Daikaura.
Daikaura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manuel avoids it.
Manuel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Manuel.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daikaura.
Manuel lands with a short shot to the head.
Manuel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manuel tries to land a knee to the head but Daikaura blocks with his arms.
Manuel lands a left hand.
Manuel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Manuel as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Manuel.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Manuel pushes Daikaura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manuel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manuel avoiding damage.
Manuel fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daikaura as Manuel tries to tie him up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Daikaura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura lands an elbow inside.
Daikaura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manuel looking to throw knees to the head but Daikaura is blocking nicely.
Manuel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daikaura's elbow.
Manuel can't find room to land a body shot as Daikaura controls the action.
Daikaura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daikaura just leaning against Manuel, taking a breather.
Manuel missing with knees to the body.
Daikaura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manuel.
Daikaura leaning his opponent against the cage.
Daikaura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daikaura blocks an uppercut.
Daikaura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daikaura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daikaura looking to slow down the pace here.
Manuel misses with a punch to the body.
Daikaura is trying to maintain a safe position but Manuel gets an underhook and turns Daikaura into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eiki Daikaura.
Manuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manuel shoots in looking for a takedown. Daikaura tries to sprawl out of it but Manuel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daikaura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daikaura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Daikaura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daikaura throws a nice looking combination but Manuel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manuel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daikaura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eiki Daikaura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Manuel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daikaura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Daikaura closes the distance and clinches.
Manuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Daikaura would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Manuel misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Daikaura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Manuel lands a body punch.
Manuel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daikaura.
Manuel misses with a body punch.
Daikaura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daikaura can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Manuel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daikaura is defending well for now.
Daikaura trying to control the position but instead, Manuel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daikaura into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Manuel scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Eiki Daikaura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Daikaura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Daikaura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daikaura tries to clinch but Manuel is having none of it.
Daikaura throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Daikaura!
Manuel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daikaura is looking to escape.
Daikaura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Daikaura tries to hold on but Manuel pushes him away.
Manuel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Daikaura?
Manuel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Daikaura has worked his arm free - good work by Daikaura!
Manuel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Manuel tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel wants to control but Daikaura is keeping him busy.
Manuel lands a few punches from side control.
Manuel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Daikaura will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Manuel throwing strikes but Daikaura manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Manuel is looking for a sweep.
Daikaura just content to control the position.
Daikaura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Manuel!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manuel is trying desperately to improve position.
Daikaura controlling from mount.
Manuel is squirming around, avoiding Daikaura's attempts to control the action.
Daikaura controlling the position easily from mount.
Manuel is looking to improve his position but Daikaura isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Daikaura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Daikaura misses.
Manuel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manuel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Daikaura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eiki Daikaura is winning the standup battle so far.
Daikaura throws a combination that misses
and Manuel counters with a single leg into guard. Daikaura didn't expect that.
Manuel looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manuel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daikaura is keeping the position for now.
Daikaura working a defensive guard here.
Manuel stops Daikaura from standing up.
Manuel wants to pass the guard but Daikaura is keeping the position.
Daikaura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manuel's guard.
Daikaura wants to get up but he can't break Manuel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Manuel can't keep his opponent in guard - Daikaura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Daikaura prevents Manuel from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Manuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manuel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Manuel! Matt Manuel retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raaka Arska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLovin comes to the cage accompanied by To Hell and Back. Rob McLovin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raaka Arska's chin.
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274 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob McLovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raaka Arska!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arska misses with a looping left.
Arska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
Arska wants to clinch.
McLovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arska was well out of range. Poor timing from McLovin.
Arska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLovin.
Arska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arska can't get the takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arska.
Arska lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLovin or not.
Arska blocks an uppercut.
Arska has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McLovin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McLovin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rob McLovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raaka Arska.
McLovin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLovin lands with a short shot to the head.
Arska is struggling to control the position.
Arska tries for a takedown but McLovin manages to get underhooks.
Arska working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLovin lands an uppercut.
McLovin is pressed up against the cage. Arska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McLovin down to the mat. McLovin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rob McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arska.
McLovin slips under a jab from Arska.
Arska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLovin. McLovin obviously looking to wear him down.
Arska takes a kick to the side of the head.
McLovin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin tries to land a front kick but Arska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McLovin misses with a head kick.
McLovin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arska doesn't manage to clinch there - McLovin circles away.
Arska uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLovin has time to react.
Arska tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLovin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arska has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McLovin.
McLovin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Arska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arska walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McLovin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arska.
McLovin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLovin throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Raaka Arska has been cut.
Arska dodges the punch combination from McLovin.
McLovin misses with a double jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLovin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arska has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arska and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arska fails with a takedown attempt.
Arska misses with a jab to the body
and McLovin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arska's knee momentarily.
Rob McLovin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLovin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arska manages to avoid it.
McLovin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLovin misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin connects with a single shot there.
Arska decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arska is just content to waste time from the top position. McLovin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Arska is fighting to break McLovin's control of his arms but McLovin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McLovin wants to stand up but Arska is controlling him.
Arska is looking to work some ground and pound but McLovin has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLovin is trying to keep Arska in close.
Arska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arska postures up in McLovin's guard and throws a big left but McLovin blocks it.
McLovin 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from McLovin.
McLovin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arska checks it well.
McLovin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arska closes the distance and clinches up with McLovin, looking for a takedown. Arska pushes McLovin against the cage but McLovin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arska looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arska looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McLovin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arska throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob McLovin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raaka Arska's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McLovin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arska is defended easily by McLovin.
McLovin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arska on the side of the head.
Arska connects with the punch.
Arska shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLovin as he jumps to the side.
A swing and a miss from McLovin.
Arska closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLovin circles away.
Rob McLovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raaka Arska.
An inside leg kick from McLovin misses.
Arska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLovin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arska is breathing heavily.
McLovin misses with a combination
and Arska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McLovin tries a head kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - McLovin scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McLovin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McLovin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McLovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arska. That did some damage!
Arska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLovin jabs at Arska's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLovin.
McLovin throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLovin.
The crowd cheers as McLovin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arska doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to de liver by McLovin. Beautiful body shot.
McLovin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arska. That did some damage!
McLovin misses with a head kick.
McLovin throws a sloppy head kick and Arska moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arska takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rob McLovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arska avoids the head kick by McLovin.
McLovin scores with a jab. Arska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arska looks to land a left hand but McLovin moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - McLovin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McLovin throws a combination that misses
and Arska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arska with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McLovin to score with a decent uppercut.
Arska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Arska.
Rob McLovin is winning the standup battle so far.
Arska will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McLovin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arska can do to turn this around?
McLovin lands a high kick!
Arska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLovin.
An inside leg kick lands from McLovin.
McLovin tries to close the distance and clinch but Arska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLovin connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arska keeps the fight on the outside.
Arska misses the shot to the body.
Arska's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arska throws a sloppy head kick and McLovin moves out of range easily.
Arska scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McLovin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arska moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McLovin throws an overhand right that lands on Arska's shoulder, as Arska tries to avoid the shot.
McLovin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLovin throws a wild body kick that Arska sees coming a mile off.
McLovin throws out a loose jab but Arska uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLovin scores with a leg kick.
McLovin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLovin moves in looking to clinch but Arska pushes him off.
Arska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLovin.
Arska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arska shoots in for a takedown but McLovin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arska fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arska moves out of range of the strikes.
McLovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arska fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McLovin misses with a low kick as Arska jumps back.
Arska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arska blocks a head kick by McLovin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arska misses with a looping left.
Arska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McLovin throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob McLovin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raaka Arska's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McLovin connects with a looping right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arska checks a leg kick.
McLovin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLovin manages to avoid it.
McLovin misses with a hook.
McLovin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arska.
Arska keeps the fight on the outside.
McLovin lands a jab to the nose.
McLovin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McLovin has closed the distance and engaged Arska in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLovin trying to stall but Arska improves his position.
McLovin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McLovin digs a right hand into Arska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arska's gas tank.
McLovin is pressed up against the cage. Arska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McLovin down to the mat. McLovin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arska blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin looks to land a left hand but Arska moved out of range nicely.
McLovin lands a lovely overhand right.
Arska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Arska.
Some bone on bone action there as Arska checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLovin.
McLovin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arska ducks right into an uppercut from McLovin.
Arska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLovin.
Arska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLovin shoots for a takedown but Arska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arska lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arska lands a slapping body shot.
Arska tries to clinch but McLovin is having none of it.
Arska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLovin. McLovin obviously looking to wear him down.
McLovin throws a push kick but Arska slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin throws a sloppy head kick and Arska moves out of range easily.
McLovin throws a series of punches but Arska avoids them all with ease.
McLovin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McLovin.
Arska moves out of range of the body kick.
Arska shoots in for a takedown but McLovin shows good takedown defense.
Arska blocks a head kick by McLovin.
Arska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLovin throws out the jab.
McLovin blocks a jab.
Arska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arska throws a body punch but McLovin moves out of range.
McLovin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arska scores with a crisp jab that stopped McLovin in his tracks.
Arska moves in looking to clinch but McLovin pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLovin. That's going to slow Arska down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from McLovin misses.
Arska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLovin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLovin throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed right hand from McLovin misses the target.
McLovin misses with the combination.
Arska on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arska closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arska lands in his opponent's guard.
Arska lands a couple of elbows.
Arska landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arska trying to control but McLovin is working from the bottom.
Raaka Arska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arska postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McLovin looking for a sweep. Not yet McLovin, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLovin looking to control.
Arska thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob McLovin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLovin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob McLovin!
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