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MMMA Clown Caos 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Hanttonen (ranked 5748 p4p, 585 weight class) and Magnus Magnusson (ranked 5779 p4p, 588 weight class). Magnusson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Little Talks - Of Monsters And Men. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Hanttonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Magnusson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnusson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Hanttonen is predictable there
and Magnusson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Marko Hanttonen has been cut.
Magnusson tries for a takedown but Hanttonen circles away easily
and Hanttonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Magnus Magnusson has been cut.
Hanttonen misses with a body punch
and Magnusson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Hanttonen's head coaches at Hell's Furnace Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanttonen throws a sloppy head kick
letting Magnusson counter with a right hand.
Hanttonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magnusson, pushing him back against the cage.
Magnusson prevents a body shot from Hanttonen.
Magnusson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanttonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Hanttonen fails to land.
Hanttonen stops a takedown attempt from Magnusson.
Marko Hanttonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Magnusson.
Hanttonen misses with the head strike.
Hanttonen gets underhooks to prevent Magnusson's takedown attempt.
Hanttonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hanttonen tries to work over Magnusson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnusson is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanttonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanttonen tries a knee to the head but Magnusson blocks it.
Knees to the body from Hanttonen.
Magnusson being controlled against the cage.
Hanttonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanttonen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magnusson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanttonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hanttonen blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Magnusson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marko Hanttonen's cut is getting worse.
Hanttonen wants to stall.
Hanttonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanttonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Hanttonen on the inside.
Hanttonen lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanttonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magnusson.
Magnusson stopping the sweep attempt from Hanttonen.
Hanttonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magnusson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanttonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magnusson.
Magnusson throwing strikes from guard but Hanttonen blocks nicely.
Magnusson postures up in Hanttonen's guard and throws a big left but Hanttonen blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hanttonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanttonen keeping moving, preventing Magnusson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hanttonen is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Hanttonen misses
and Magnusson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnusson slips a straight right by Hanttonen.
Magnusson instigates a clinch.
Magnusson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hanttonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanttonen lands an uppercut.
Hanttonen pushes Magnusson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanttonen misses with a body punch.
Magnusson wants a takedown.
Magnusson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hanttonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Magnusson gets an underhook and turns Hanttonen into the cage.
Hanttonen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Magnusson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hanttonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magnusson is trying to maintain a safe position but Hanttonen gets an underhook and turns Magnusson into the cage.
Hanttonen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magnusson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanttonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magnusson looks winded!
Hanttonen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magnusson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnusson looking to slow down the pace here.
Magnusson avoiding damage as Hanttonen throws knees to the body.
Hanttonen misses with a punch to the body.
Hanttonen missing with knees to the body.
Magnusson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hanttonen prevents it.
Magnusson has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Magnusson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magnusson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hanttonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Magnusson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanttonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hanttonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Hanttonen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Magnusson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanttonen.
Hanttonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanttonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magnusson is out of range and Hanttonen settles back down.
Magnusson thinks about the counter body kick.
A punch combination from Hanttonen misses.
Magnus Magnusson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanttonen.
Marko Hanttonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnusson darts in and clinches Hanttonen up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Magnusson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanttonen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnusson working aggressively here.
Magnusson tries for a takedown but Hanttonen manages to get underhooks.
Hanttonen lands a knee to the body.
Magnusson pushes Hanttonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson is looking for a takedown.
Magnusson is breathing heavily.
Magnusson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hanttonen is leaning against Magnusson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Hanttonen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hanttonen obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hanttonen obliges.
Hanttonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hanttonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanttonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magnusson can do to turn this around?
Hanttonen taking a breather.
Magnusson goes for a takedown attempt but Hanttonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marko Hanttonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Magnusson.
Hanttonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanttonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnusson wants to counter the offense by Hanttonen and move into the clinch position.
Hanttonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnusson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanttonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magnusson counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Hanttonen misses
and Magnusson counters with a nice body kick.
Jab from Hanttonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanttonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Magnusson throws a counter combo.
Hanttonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magnusson is looking for the big counter here.
Magnusson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Magnusson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hanttonen to the ground. Magnusson is now in Hanttonen's guard.
Hanttonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magnusson is in close to Hanttonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magnusson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magnusson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magnusson postures up in Hanttonen's guard and throws a big left but Hanttonen blocks it.
Hanttonen keeping full guard, as Magnusson tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanttonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magnusson stopping the sweep attempt from Hanttonen.
Magnusson throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hanttonen tests Magnusson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanttonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Magnusson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hanttonen misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Hanttonen misses
and Magnusson counters with a three punch combo that has Hanttonen backing up. Hanttonen nods at Magnusson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson drives through with a takedown into Hanttonen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hanttonen keeping moving, preventing Magnusson from controlling successfully.
Magnusson looking to pass the guard.
Magnusson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magnusson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnusson wants to control from the top but Hanttonen keeps moving.
Hanttonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanttonen, not yet.
Magnusson trying to control but Hanttonen is working from the bottom.
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 Marko Hanttonen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hanttonen tries a low kick but Magnusson avoids it.
Magnusson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnusson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanttonen throws out the jab.
Hanttonen misses with a right hand
and Magnusson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Magnusson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hanttonen quickly recovers to half guard.
Magnusson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanttonen tries to get to full guard but Magnusson has control of the leg.
Hanttonen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Magnusson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnusson landing with the ground and pound.
Magnusson throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanttonen is keeping the position for now.
Magnusson chips away with some ground and pound.
Magnusson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jeez, Marko Hanttonen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marko Hanttonen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Magnus Magnusson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Magnus Magnusson thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Burt The Hurt (ranked 5335 p4p, 246 weight class) and Ceasar Morgan (ranked 5926 p4p, 276 weight class). The Hurt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stayin' Alive. The crowd seem to be enjoying Morgan's choice of entrance music: Fat Lip. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Burt The Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceasar Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hurt blocks the body kick.
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Morgan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Hurt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Hurt leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Hurt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morgan pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Hurt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morgan tries to clinch but The Hurt moves out of range.
The Hurt tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Hurt gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morgan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Hurt after a bit of a struggle.
The Hurt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Hurt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Hurt wants it to stay on the feet.
Burt The Hurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Morgan.
Morgan tries to clinch but The Hurt is having none of it.
The Hurt scores with a takedown into Morgan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hurt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Hurt wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Morgan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The Hurt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
The Hurt is looking to stand up but Morgan won't let him.
The Hurt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan being controlled for a moment.
Morgan is not content to let The Hurt control the position.
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Hurt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt escapes and gets back to his feet.
The Hurt rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Hurt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morgan uses from the top position.
The Hurt wants to get back to his feet but Morgan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morgan slips nicely into half guard.
Morgan is pressing down on The Hurt's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Hurt is holding on for now.
Morgan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Hurt is just riding it out for now. Morgan eventually gives up the hold.
The Hurt is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt punching from the bottom.
Morgan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Hurt trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
The Hurt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Hurt.
The Hurt has Morgan pulled in close to control his posture.
The Hurt looking for a sweep. Not yet The Hurt, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan postures up.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Hurt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt The Hurt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Morgan with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling The Hurt to counter with a crisp jab.
The Hurt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morgan on his heels. He'll look to pass Morgan's guard now, I'm sure.
The Hurt passes Morgan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Hurt is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Morgan wants to control but The Hurt is keeping busy.
Morgan is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hurt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Hurt throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely.
The Hurt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Hurt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Hurt's back!
The Hurt trying to control the position but Morgan manages to sink in the hooks.
The Hurt tries to escape the position.
Morgan working for the choke.
Morgan trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hurt just trying to survive but Morgan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Morgan trying to control momentarily.
Morgan has both hooks in and is working for a choke. The Hurt is in real trouble here. Morgan gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, The Hurt is tapping out! Morgan wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceasar Morgan!
An out of breath Ceasar Morgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Zoranovic (ranked 5609 p4p, 206 weight class) and Baltasar Halko (ranked 5498 p4p, 200 weight class). Halko has chosen The Lumberjack by Jackyl as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Milan Zoranovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baltasar Halko!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halko swings for the body but Zoranovic moves out of range.
Halko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zoranovic's guard.
Zoranovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Halko wants to control from the top but Zoranovic keeps moving.
Zoranovic is trying to keep Halko in close.
Halko won't allow Zoranovic to get back to his feet.
Zoranovic is controlling Halko's posture.
Halko wants to control from the top but Zoranovic keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoranovic managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoranovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Halko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halko is taking a breather. Zoranovic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zoranovic is not content to let Halko control the position.
Zoranovic gets back to full guard.
Halko looking to sit in guard and control but Zoranovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Halko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zoranovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zoranovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Halko postures up in Zoranovic's guard and throws a big left but Zoranovic blocks it.
Zoranovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Halko passes into half guard.
Halko controlling the action here.
Halko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zoranovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic has one foot on Halko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Halko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zoranovic tries to avoid it but Halko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zoranovic to the ground. Zoranovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Halko lands a jab-cross combination.
Halko throws a body kick that misses
and Zoranovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halko. Zoranovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halko laying and praying for a moment but Zoranovic takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zoranovic wants to get back to full guard.
Halko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoranovic is positioning himself well to prevent Halko advancing to mount.
Halko wants to work for an arm triangle but Zoranovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Baltasar Halko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Halko or perhaps it was just good defense by Zoranovic, which made it look bad.
Zoranovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoranovic slips a jab and a cross from Halko.
Halko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zoranovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko misses with a few strikes there.
Zoranovic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halko sprawls and moves away.
Halko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halko looks to land a right hand but Zoranovic moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zoranovic checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halko throws a right hand that Zoranovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoranovic also avoids with ease.
Zoranovic tries to counter with a takedown but Halko is quick to defend against it.
Halko thows a leg kick but Zoranovic checks it
and Zoranovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halko.
Zoranovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoranovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zoranovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halko misses with a jab to the body
and Zoranovic counters with a crisp one two that drops Halko! Zoranovic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Halko to his feet! Halko is in big trouble!
Halko fails with a takedown attempt.
Milan Zoranovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baltasar Halko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halko just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoranovic throws a big counter combination but Halko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halko throws a push kick but Zoranovic slaps the foot to one side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Halko misses.
Halko throws a right hand that Zoranovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoranovic also avoids with ease.
Zoranovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Halko.
Halko shoots for a takedown but Zoranovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zoranovic enables Halko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zoranovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zoranovic kicks Halko off and gets to his feet.
Halko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zoranovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halko misses with the combination.
Halko misses with a series of wild punches.
Halko misses with a body shot.
Halko tries a head kick but it misses.
Halko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halko swings widly with a right hand
and Zoranovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Halko.
Zoranovic throwing a counter right hand but Halko manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic misses with a double jab.
Halko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zoranovic drops Halko with a beautiful combination! Halko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zoranovic is looking for the KO!
Halko is rocked!
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoranovic lands a huge takedown. Halko is out but the ref is slow to react and Zoranovic lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Halko lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milan Zoranovic!
Milan Zoranovic got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Flannery (ranked 5031 p4p, 525 weight class) and January Kwiecinski (ranked 5745 p4p, 584 weight class). Flannery kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. January Kwiecinski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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264 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, January Kwiecinski!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannery ducks under a wild hook from Kwiecinski.
Decent striking displayed by Flannery there.
Flannery shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwiecinski defends it nicely.
Kwiecinski misses with an uppercut.
Kwiecinski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kwiecinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flannery connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kwiecinski tries to get into range but Flannery steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kwiecinski! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Flannery scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Flannery!
After winning the bout, Desmond Flannery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 3754 p4p, 131 weight class) and Higgs Boson (ranked 3567 p4p, 122 weight class). Brakeley comes into the arena with Woke up this Morning blaring out of the sound system. Higgs Boson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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310 lbs
13 - 15 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Brakeley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Higgs Boson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley throws a leg kick that misses.
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brakeley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boson.
Brakeley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boson connects with a stiff jab that staggers Brakeley - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Higgs Boson!
After winning the bout, Higgs Boson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Whitfield (ranked 3313 p4p, 378 weight class) and Rafael Amaral (ranked 4470 p4p, 494 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Whitfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafael Amaral!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amaral on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Rafael Amaral has been cut.
Whitfield lands with a nice body punch.
Whitfield misses with a jab to the body
and Amaral counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Whitfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut there from Whitfield.
Amaral is rocked!
Whitfield looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Whitfield backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Amaral's temple! It sends Amaral violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Whitfield celebrates and the doctors try to help Amaral!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Kevin Whitfield!
Kevin Whitfield took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I've been in the gym for a long time and I've had the opportunity to train with and learn from the best fighters in the world - including Dustin Douglas. It's now my time - it's time for me to start my climb to the top of the ladder.'.
Rafael Amaral was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mats Thoreson (ranked 1457 p4p, 44 weight class) and Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 2094 p4p, 72 weight class). Xezeron comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Our Truth by Lacuna Coil kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Mats Thoreson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximillian Xezeron!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoreson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xezeron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xezeron throws a series of punches but Thoreson avoids them all with ease.
Xezeron is looking to clinch but Thoreson is avoiding it.
Thoreson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thoreson tries to clinch up.
Xezeron misses with a hook. Thoreson ducked under it nicely.
Thoreson slips under a jab from Xezeron.
Thoreson wants to clinch but Xezeron slips to the side
and Xezeron counters with a nice uppercut.
Xezeron misses the jab.
Thoreson misses with an uppercut. Xezeron saw that one coming.
Xezeron misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Xezeron misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron throws a series of punches but Thoreson avoids them all with ease.
Thoreson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xezeron, pushing him back against the cage.
Thoreson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xezeron tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xezeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thoreson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Xezeron looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson misses with the head strike.
Thoreson lands a hook that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Thoreson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Thoreson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xezeron.
Xezeron has a couple of punches blocked by Thoreson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoreson.
Thoreson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thoreson.
Thoreson lands an uppercut.
Thoreson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoreson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoreson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xezeron is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoreson.
Xezeron takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thoreson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xezeron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoreson's elbow.
Xezeron lands a right hand.
Thoreson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xezeron dodges an elbow strike from Thoreson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xezeron is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thoreson is keeping busy.
Thoreson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thoreson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Xezeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xezeron takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thoreson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoreson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xezeron can't find room to land a body shot as Thoreson controls the action.
Thoreson lands an uppercut.
Thoreson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xezeron misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoreson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thoreson avoids a wild elbow strike from Xezeron.
Xezeron slowing the pace effectively.
Thoreson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xezeron is rocked!
Xezeron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xezeron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson has a couple of punches blocked by Xezeron.
Thoreson working aggressively here.
Thoreson can't find room to land a body shot as Xezeron controls the action.
Thoreson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoreson has a couple of punches blocked by Xezeron.
A short right from Thoreson on the inside.
Thoreson stops a takedown attempt from Xezeron.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thoreson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xezeron.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xezeron.
Thoreson tries to land knees in the clinch but Xezeron avoids the damage to the body.
Xezeron dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thoreson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xezeron.
A shot in the inside from Thoreson.
Xezeron swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoreson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoreson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xezeron in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron misses with an elbow over the top.
Thoreson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoreson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Xezeron is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoreson finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoreson.
Xezeron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xezeron seems to have recovered his senses.
Thoreson digs a right hand into Xezeron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xezeron's gas tank.
Xezeron blocks an uppercut.
Thoreson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xezeron takes a shot to the head.
Xezeron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoreson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Xezeron's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Xezeron drops to his knees and Thoreson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Thoreson!
Mats Thoreson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Campion (ranked 2692 p4p, 370 weight class) and Mauricio Dela Cruz (ranked 2222 p4p, 315 weight class). Mauricio Dela Cruz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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36
210 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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218 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Campion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauricio Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Campion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dela Cruz shoots for a takedown but Campion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Campion swivels and escapes.
Campion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz drives through with a takedown into Campion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Campion wriggles free and stands up.
Dela Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Campion gets double underhooks and turns Dela Cruz into the cage.
Campion is looking to counter the offense by Dela Cruz and move into the clinch.
Campion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campion moves to clinch but Dela Cruz breaks away
and Dela Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dela Cruz.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Campion looking for a sweep. Not yet Campion, not yet.
Campion is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion wants to get back to his feet but Dela Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Campion looking for a sweep. Not yet Campion, not yet.
Campion seems keen to control Dela Cruz's posture.
Campion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Campion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Campion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dela Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Campion's legs - danger averted.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Campion keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dela Cruz preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Campion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dela Cruz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dela Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Campion is trying to maintain the position but Dela Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Campion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campion is trying to control but can't.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Campion is defending well.
Dela Cruz controlling the pace.
That's four 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.
Campion taking some punishment here, with Dela Cruz in his half guard.
Dela Cruz content to control rather than advance.
Dela Cruz is looking to stall here but Campion recovers full guard.
Dela Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campion controls Dela Cruz momentarily but Dela Cruz frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Campion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dela Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Campion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Campion throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Campion lands a jab to the head.
Campion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas Campion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Campion as Dela Cruz shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dela Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Campion, which made it look bad.
Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Dela Cruz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Campion as Dela Cruz shoots in.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Campion, looking for a takedown. Dela Cruz pushes Campion against the cage but Campion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Campion fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dela Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Campion.
Campion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Campion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dela Cruz controls the pace.
Campion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Campion's legs - danger averted.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Dela Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Campion wants to sweep here but Dela Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Campion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campion wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dela Cruz is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Campion defends it.
Dela Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruz.
Campion is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campion avoid being mounted?
Campion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dela Cruz.
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.
Dela Cruz is keen to just control but Campion is a slippery customer.
Campion is trying to stand up here but Dela Cruz is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Campion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown.
Campion misses with a head kick.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campion as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Campion to score with a decent uppercut.
Dela Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Campion dominated that second round.
That's time! Campion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Dela Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Campion. Campion maintains the clinch.
Dela Cruz decides to pull guard.
Campion postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion looking to sit in guard and control but Dela Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Campion working for a triangle but Dela Cruz defends it easily.
Dela Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Campion trying to control the position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dela Cruz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Campion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Campion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campion trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Campion has picked Dela Cruz up and slammed him! Dela Cruz can't keep hold of the triangle and Campion manages to pass to side control!
Dela Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dela Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Campion wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Dela Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dela Cruz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Campion lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion scores with a couple of short elbows.
Campion working the head and body with strikes.
Campion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dela Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Mauricio Dela Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Campion working the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Campion lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dela Cruz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Campion lands some shots froms side control.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Campion control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Campion postures up.
Thomas Campion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campion decides to stand back up. Campion steps back and let's Dela Cruz get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Campion's waist but Campion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dela Cruz off to one side.
Dela Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Campion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dela Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dela Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Dela Cruz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campion pinned against the cage. Campion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Campion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Campion 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Campion!
Thomas Campion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Bateman (ranked 2092 p4p, 263 weight class) and Remy LeBeau (ranked 2104 p4p, 264 weight class). Remy LeBeau acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paddy Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remy LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman cracks LeBeau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but LeBeau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bateman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBeau.
LeBeau throws an overhand right that lands on Bateman's shoulder, as Bateman tries to avoid the shot.
Bateman attempts a counter takedown but LeBeau avoids it well and moves away.
LeBeau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bateman circles away quickly and effectively.
LeBeau looks to land a left hand but Bateman moved out of range nicely.
LeBeau moves out of range of the strikes.
LeBeau misses with a hook.
Bateman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBeau.
LeBeau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
LeBeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bateman moves out of range of the leg kick from LeBeau.
Bateman scores with a sloppy right hand. LeBeau should have avoided that one.
LeBeau misses with a looping right.
LeBeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Bateman finds it's way through LeBeau's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been informed that LeBeau has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBeau, as that shot connected.
Bateman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on LeBeau's shoulder, as LeBeau tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from LeBeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman fails with the takedown.
LeBeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but LeBeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeBeau misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of LeBeau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LeBeau throws a sloppy head kick and Bateman moves out of range easily.
LeBeau misses with a double jab.
Bateman connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target.
Bateman looking to score a takedown here. LeBeau is defending well but Bateman drives through and ends up in LeBeau's guard.
LeBeau can't keep his opponent in guard - Bateman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
LeBeau wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.
Bateman passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau is looking to regain half guard here but Bateman keeps moving and retains side control.
LeBeau is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bateman off and has taken his back!
Bateman looking very determined here, making life difficult for LeBeau.
Bateman is really stuck here.
LeBeau is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bateman has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but LeBeau has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bateman taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. LeBeau doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Remy LeBeau!
Remy LeBeau managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marc Spector (ranked 513 p4p, 27 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 856 p4p, 43 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Spector!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spector on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spector scores with a decent looking hook.
Mata misses with a body shot.
Spector swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mata throws a hook but Spector blocks it.
We've been informed that Mata has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A telegraphed right hand from Spector misses the target.
Mata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mata. Spector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spector on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mata misses with a jab to the body
and Spector counters with a nice leg kick.
Spector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mata.
Spector takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mata misses with a looping right.
Mata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spector.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spector lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Mata.
Spector seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mata throws a body punch but Spector moves out of range.
Spector staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector ducks under a wild hook from Mata.
Spector scores with a jab to the head.
Mata digs a good body shot into Spector's ribs.
Marc Spector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mata moves out of range of the body kick.
Mata shoots in but no luck this time.
Mata misses with a body shot.
Mata scores with a body shot.
Spector chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spector gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spector lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mata blocks a jab.
Spector scores with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spector tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spector scores with a punch to the head.
Spector throws a body punch but Mata moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Mata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spector doesn't seem phased though.
Mata avoids the body shot from Spector.
Mata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mata thuds a left hand into Spector's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Mata.
Mata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mata lands a jab to Spector's midsection.
Spector on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mata misses with a wild body shot.
Mata lands an overhand right.
Mata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mata finds it's way through Spector's defenses.
Mata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spector.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mata.
Mata misses with a jab to the body
and Spector counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mata's knee momentarily.
Spector thows a leg kick but Mata checks it
and Mata counters with a left to the body.
Mata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marc Spector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dado Mata.
Mata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spector.
Spector was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spector fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mata.
Spector throws a push kick but Mata slaps the foot to one side.
Mata fails with a takedown attempt.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Spector is just out of range.
Mata blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata misses with a body shot
and Spector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spector on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mata. Mata obviously looking to wear him down.
Mata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spector pinned against the cage. Spector gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Spector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spector counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mata misses with a hook.
Spector quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Spector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spector missing with a left hand there. Mata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mata misses with a wild body shot.
Mata is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spector had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spector.
A shot in the inside from Spector.
Mata can't find room to land a body shot as Spector controls the action.
Spector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spector lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dado Mata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Spector slips a jab from Mata.
Mata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mata jabs at Spector's body.
Mata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spector counters with a good low kick that Mata was not able to check.
Spector connects with a solid leg kick.
Spector looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mata misses with a body kick.
Mata throws a front kick aimed at Spector's knee but Spector avoids it well.
Spector throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata misses with a takedown attempt - Spector sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spector feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spector.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata avoids the body shot from Spector.
Mata scores with a sloppy right hand. Spector should have avoided that one.
Mata takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Mata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Spector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spector smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Mata.
Mata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spector.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spector, right into the meat.
Spector sizes up Mata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mata is rocked!
Mata lands a jab to the nose.
Mata is still on wobbly legs! Can Spector finish him?
Mata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spector rather than just go for the knockout.
Whack! Spector lands a heavy head kick that drops Mata. The ref tackles Spector to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mata was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Marc Spector!
Marc Spector retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Marc Spector, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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