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CFC 152: Lunar vs Nguyen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Dang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Vasama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beastie Boys - Sureshot. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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159 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Dang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osmo Vasama!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dang misses the jab.
Vasama misses with a head kick.
Vasama has managed to clinch.
Vasama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vasama obliges.
Dang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vasama stops a takedown attempt from Dang.
Vasama landing knees to the body.
Vasama missing with knees to the body.
Dang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasama forces Dang back against the cage and clinches.
Vasama misses with a knee to the head.
Vasama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vasama lands a knee to the head.
Vasama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasama trying to land knees to the body.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but Dang blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dang is trying to drag Vasama to the mat but Vasama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Dang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dang managing to block the knees to the body from Vasama.
Vasama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dang is defending well for now.
Vasama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but Dang blocks with his arms.
Vasama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama looks gassed!
Vasama lands a knee to the body.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dang avoiding damage as Vasama throws knees to the body.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but Dang blocks with his arms.
Dang avoiding damage as Vasama throws knees to the body.
Vasama misses with a knee strike.
Vasama tries to land knees in the clinch but Dang avoids the damage to the body.
Dang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasama has him pressed against the cage.
Dang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vasama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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.
Dang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vasama tries to land knees in the clinch but Dang avoids the damage to the body.
Vasama misses with a knee strike.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but Dang blocks it.
Dang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dang goes for a takedown attempt but Vasama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dang misses the jab.
Dang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dang misses with a straight right.
Dang looks to land a left hand but Vasama moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Vasama.
Vasama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dang.
Vasama misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dang misses with a wild body shot.
Dang misses the jab.
Vasama pushes Dang away with a front kick.
Vasama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dang, pushing him back against the cage.
Dang avoiding damage as Vasama throws knees to the body.
Dang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dang blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Vasama.
A knee to the head by Vasama.
Dang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vasama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dang's face.
Dang is trying to drag Vasama to the mat but Vasama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vasama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dang tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasama connects with a knee to the head.
Vasama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dang misses with an uppercut. Vasama saw that one coming.
Vasama scores with a leg kick.
Dang just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasama, right into the meat.
Vasama moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vasama lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Vasama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasama instigates a clinch.
Vasama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dang avoids it.
Vasama trying to land knees to the body.
Vasama trying to land knees to the body.
Vasama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vasama missing with knees to the body.
Vasama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dang is defending well for now.
Vasama misses with a knee to the head.
Vasama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but Dang blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Dang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasama lands a knee to the body.
Dang is working for takedown but Vasama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vasama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but Dang blocks with his arms.
Vasama is pressed up against the cage. Dang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vasama down to the mat. Vasama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Dang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dang. Vasama does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dang looks to throw the jab but Vasama is out of range.
Vasama moves into the clinch.
Vasama gets underhooks to prevent Dang's takedown attempt.
Dang avoiding damage as Vasama throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Vasama.
Vasama crunches a lovely knee into Dang's ribcage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vasama in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vasama lands a knee to the body.
Vasama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vasama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vasama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dang avoiding damage as Vasama throws knees to the body.
Dang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vasama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vasama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasama misses with a knee to the head.
Vasama missing with knees to the body.
Vasama looking to throw knees to the head but Dang is blocking nicely.
Dang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vasama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vasama lands a good knee to the midsection. Dang won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dang is trying to break free.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vasama misses with a knee to the head.
Vasama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dang is working for takedown but Vasama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dang avoids it.
Vasama landing knees to the body.
Vasama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dang tries to break free but Vasama pushes him back against the cage.
Dang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vasama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vasama is pressed up against the cage. Dang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vasama down to the mat. Vasama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A big right from Dang misses.
Vasama goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vasama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasama lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vasama.
Vasama pushes Dang up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasama gets underhooks to prevent Dang's takedown attempt.
Vasama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vasama is pressed up against the cage. Dang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vasama down to the mat. Vasama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dang.
Vasama forces Dang back against the cage and clinches.
Vasama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Vasama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vasama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dang looks to land a combination but Vasama avoids it well.
Dang misses with an uppercut.
Vasama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasama.
Vasama moves into the clinch.
Vasama lands a knee to the body.
Vasama with a knee to the head.
Vasama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vasama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dang is defending well for now.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but Dang blocks it.
Dang looking for a takedown.
Vasama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dang.
Dang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vasama prevents it.
Vasama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasama misses with a knee to the head.
Dang is working for takedown but Vasama is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Dang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dang avoids it.
Vasama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dang.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but Dang blocks with his arms.
Dang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vasama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vasama looking to throw knees to the head but Dang is blocking nicely.
Vasama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dang managing to block the knees to the body from Vasama.
Dang avoiding damage as Vasama throws knees to the body.
Dang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eric Dang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Dang tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasama connects with a knee to the head.
Vasama misses with a knee strike.
Dang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vasama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama trying to land knees to the body.
Vasama is trying to stall.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dang avoids it.
Dang goes for a takedown attempt but Vasama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasama instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vasama.
Vasama missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but Dang blocks with his arms.
Dang can't get the takedown.
Vasama landing knees to the head.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but Dang blocks with his arms.
Dang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vasama tries to land knees in the clinch but Dang avoids the damage to the body.
Vasama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dang.
Vasama stops a takedown attempt from Dang.
Vasama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasama tries to land knees in the clinch but Dang avoids the damage to the body.
Vasama tries to land knees in the clinch but Dang avoids the damage to the body.
Dang wants a takedown.
Vasama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dang.
Vasama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dang is defending well for now.
Vasama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dang goes for a takedown attempt but Vasama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasama throws a head kick but Dang moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vasama looks to land a body kick but Dang moved away.
Dang misses with a straight left.
Vasama is looking to clinch.
Dang swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasama.
Dang throws a right hand that Vasama ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasama also avoids with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vasama - that will leave a mark!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dang.
Vasama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasama clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmo Vasama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vasama 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmo Vasama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cocoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryo Miyaguchi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Cocoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Miyaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyaguchi slips a straight right by Cocoa.
Cocoa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miyaguchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Miyaguchi misses with a straight left.
A big right from Miyaguchi misses.
Miyaguchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miyaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Cocoa slips the punch.
No joy there for Cocoa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miyaguchi looks to land a right hand but Cocoa moved out of range.
Miyaguchi misses with a hook. Cocoa ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Cocoa does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cocoa moves away from the strike by Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cocoa avoids the body shot from Miyaguchi.
Cocoa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyaguchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Cocoa off the cage and back into rage.
Miyaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cocoa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miyaguchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cocoa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Miyaguchi!
Cocoa looking to control but Miyaguchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cocoa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Miyaguchi has worked his arm free - good work by Miyaguchi!
Miyaguchi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyaguchi tries to roll over but Cocoa keeps him under control.
Cocoa is looking to advance position but Miyaguchi won't allow it.
Miyaguchi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miyaguchi.
Cocoa is looking to advance position but Miyaguchi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Miyaguchi looking to ground and pound but Cocoa is blocking nicely.
Miyaguchi prevents Cocoa from getting the reversal.
Cocoa is squirming around, avoiding Miyaguchi's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaguchi prevents Cocoa from getting the reversal.
Miyaguchi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cocoa looks a forlorn figure.
Cocoa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Miyaguchi not doing much here.
Miyaguchi is looking to stall here but Cocoa recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyaguchi is stalling in the full guard.
Cocoa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyaguchi.
Cocoa wants to sweep here but Miyaguchi controlling him for the moment.
Cocoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Miyaguchi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cocoa misses with a shot to the body
and Miyaguchi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miyaguchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cocoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cocoa.
Miyaguchi works the jab nicely.
Cocoa scores with a shot to the body.
Cocoa slips a jab from Miyaguchi.
Cocoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyaguchi is just out of range.
Miyaguchi throws a hook to the side of Cocoa's head but Cocoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyaguchi throws a leg kick but Cocoa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab lands there for Cocoa.
Cocoa throws a sloppy body shot
letting Miyaguchi counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Miyaguchi misses
and Cocoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cocoa throws a combination that misses
and Miyaguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryo Miyaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi misses with a double jab
and Cocoa counters with a nice uppercut.
Miyaguchi scores with a leg kick.
Miyaguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cocoa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cocoa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miyaguchi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyaguchi connects with a jab.
Cocoa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miyaguchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cocoa thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyaguchi scores with a punch to the head.
Good leg kick by Miyaguchi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miyaguchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cocoa misses the shot to the body.
Miyaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Cocoa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miyaguchi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cocoa's guard.
Cocoa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyaguchi escapes and throws Cocoa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Miyaguchi lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cocoa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cocoa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Miyaguchi throws an elbow but Cocoa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Miyaguchi is trying to ground and pound but Cocoa uses the momentary lack of control by Miyaguchi to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyaguchi throwing shots but Cocoa is blocking nicely.
Miyaguchi trying to control the pace.
Miyaguchi wants to take a breather but Cocoa is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cocoa tries to get to full guard but Miyaguchi has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Miyaguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Miyaguchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Cocoa throws a head kick that misses
and Miyaguchi counters with a series of strikes. Cocoa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miyaguchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miyaguchi scores with a body shot.
Miyaguchi throws a hook to the side of Cocoa's head but Cocoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyaguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Miyaguchi throws a body punch but Cocoa moves out of range.
Miyaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Cocoa slips the punch.
Miyaguchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cocoa misses with a looping left.
Miyaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Cocoa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocoa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miyaguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cocoa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miyaguchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miyaguchi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Cocoa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cocoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cocoa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miyaguchi is fending him off so far but Cocoa persists. Nope, Miyaguchi circles away and we're back to standing.
Miyaguchi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cocoa swivels and escapes.
Nick Cocoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cocoa.
Miyaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyaguchi misses with a body shot
and Cocoa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miyaguchi's guard.
Cocoa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cocoa seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cocoa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miyaguchi actively working from the bottom here.
Cocoa wants to work for an arm triangle but Miyaguchi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cocoa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyaguchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaguchi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cocoa is working away from the top position though.
Cocoa is looking to pass Miyaguchi's guard but actually Miyaguchi recovers to full guard.
Nick Cocoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cocoa won't allow Miyaguchi to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cocoa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miyaguchi tries to avoid it but Cocoa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miyaguchi to the ground. Miyaguchi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cocoa.
Miyaguchi misses with a hook to the body
and Cocoa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ryo Miyaguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cocoa wants to pass the guard but Miyaguchi is keeping the position.
Miyaguchi pulls Cocoa in close to his closed guard and prevents Cocoa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cocoa stands and throws Miyaguchi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cocoa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Miyaguchi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cocoa's guard! Nice work there by Miyaguchi!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyaguchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Cocoa.
I think Miyaguchi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Miyaguchi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Candy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Fleek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Candy's entrance music is For Whom the Bell Tolls. A fine choice. Fleek has chosen "Binge & Purge" by Clutch as his entrance music. John Candy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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277 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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287 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Candy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Fleek!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Candy lands the left hand.
Fleek misses with an uppercut.
Fleek tries to bum rush Candy with a series of wild strikes but Candy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fleek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fleek throws a shot from downtown. Candy moves away and avoids it.
Fleek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Candy.
Candy misses with a looping right.
Fleek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Michael Fleek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleek throws a one two combo.
Fleek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Candy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Candy slips a jab from Fleek.
Fleek looks to land a left hand but Candy moved out of range nicely.
Candy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fleek.
Fleek tests Candy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fleek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Candy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Candy slips under a jab from Fleek.
Fleek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fleek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Candy circles away quickly and effectively.
Fleek scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy clinches with his opponent.
Candy is struggling to control the position.
Fleek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Candy cracks Fleek with a good jab.
Candy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fleek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michael Fleek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fleek throws a hook but Candy blocks it.
Fleek misses with a looping left.
Candy lands a left and a right that sends Fleek crashing to the canvas! Candy dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Michael Fleek has been cut.
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.
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!
Candy with the ground and pound from mount.
Oooh a big shot lands for Candy! Fleek is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Candy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nintendo Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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189 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
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nintendo Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Wood!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Takada misses.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wood avoids the body shot from Takada.
Wood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takada.
Takada connects with a crisp jab.
Takada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wood has time to react.
A combination from Wood does no damage.
Takada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wood circles away quickly and effectively.
Wood tries to land a leg kick but Takada saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takada. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Takada avoids the head kick by Wood.
Wood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada connects with a looping right hand.
Takada throws a lazy head kick
and Wood counters with a head kick. That will keep Takada thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A nice combination there by Wood.
Wood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takada circles away quickly and effectively.
Wood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takada.
Wood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Takada blocks a low kick nicely.
Takada connects with a single shot there.
Wood misses with a kick to the body
and Takada counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Wood misses
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wood misses with a body punch
and Takada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wood takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Takada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Wood ducks right into an uppercut from Takada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takada.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takada cracks Wood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takada slips a jab from Wood.
Takada lands a jab to the head.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takada lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wood backs up against the cage.
Takada scores with a punch to the head.
Takada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Takada.
Wood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Takada misses.
Takada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood tries to move into range but Takada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Takada.
Takada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takada throws a lazy head kick
and Wood counters with a big head kick but Takada shrugs it off.
Wood throws an overhand right that lands on Takada's shoulder, as Takada tries to avoid the shot.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wood lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takada will feel that in the morning.
Wood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takada throws a head kick that half lands.
A big left from Wood misses.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Takada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wood throws a right hand that Takada ducks under and follows up with a left that Takada also avoids with ease.
Wood misses with a double jab
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
Takada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Takada misses with an uppercut.
Wood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
Wood throws a head kick but Takada moves out of range.
Wood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takada throws a nice looking combination but Wood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wood takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wood throws a big shot that misses.
Wood falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
Takada throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takada swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Wood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Wood tries to land a body kick
and Takada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nintendo Takada dominated that round.
That's time! Takada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Takada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wood misses with a kick to the body.
Takada jabs Wood right on the nose. Wood blinks but takes it well.
Takada misses with a straight left.
Takada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takada.
Takada lands a nice shot to the body.
Wood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kurt Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takada throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Takada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nintendo Takada is winning the standup battle so far.
Takada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takada tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takada.
Takada looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Takada looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Takada tries a head kick but it misses.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
Wood swinging wildly here.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Takada misses the target.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takada throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Takada lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wood throws a lazy right hand but Takada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takada misses with an uppercut.
Wood throws a combination that misses
and Takada counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada throws a lazy head kick
and Wood counters with a head kick.
Takada throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Takada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takada lands with a hook. Wood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Takada scores with a sloppy right hand. Wood should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Takada - just one landing.
Wood throws a series of punches but Takada avoids them all with ease.
Takada connects with a jab.
Wood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takada counters with a straight right hand.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Takada moves out of range easily.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takada takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takada throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wood throws a series of punches but Takada moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada moves out of range of the leg kick from Wood.
Wood throws a body kick the misses
and Takada counters with a head kick. That will keep Wood thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Takada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Takada.
Takada lands a nice shot to the body.
Takada lands a nice shot that snaps Wood's head back.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?
Takada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wood throws a combination that misses
and Takada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wood thinking.
Takada connects with a right hand. Wood shakes it off.
Takada lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takada throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Takada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wood throws a lazy head kick
and Takada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takada thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wood throws a head kick that misses
and Takada counters with a stiff right hand.
Takada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takada jabs at Wood's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Wood misses.
Takada scores with the left hand. Wood knows he should have avoided that one.
Takada throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wood takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wood throws a lazy head kick
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
Takada connects with a jab.
Takada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nintendo Takada dominated that second round.
That's time! Takada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
Takada lands a jab.
Wood moves out of range as Takada strikes.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Takada misses.
Wood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wood throws a head kick but Takada moves out of range.
Wood throws a head kick but Takada moves out of range.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Wood walks into a jab.
Takada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Takada moves out of range easily.
Wood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takada's head.
Takada lands a really nice looking cross but Wood seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takada tries for a takedown but Wood circles away easily
and Wood counters with a thumping low kick.
Takada tries a head kick but it misses.
Takada misses with a straight right.
Takada lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Wood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takada looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
Takada throws a series of punches but Wood moves out of range.
Wood is looking to land body kicks.
Takada throws a nice looking combination but Wood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takada.
Wood takes one on the button.
Wood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Takada misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Wood misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Takada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wood doesn't seem phased though.
Takada lands with a shot to the body.
Takada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Takada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick
and Takada counters with a stiff right hand.
Takada throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Wood walks into a stiff left hand from Takada.
Nice cross by Takada.
Takada throws a nice looking combination but Wood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Takada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood moves away from the strike by Takada.
Wood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takada throws a hook but Wood avoids it easily.
Wood throws a series of punches but Takada moves out of range.
Wood thows a body shot but no joy.
Takada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Takada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wood on the side of the head.
Takada throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takada.
Takada misses with a hook.
Takada throws a sloppy head kick
and Wood counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takada throws a shot to the body.
Takada avoids the head kick by Wood.
Takada cracks Wood with a good jab.
Wood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wood there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada avoids the head kick by Wood.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick
and Takada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wood blocks a head kick by Takada.
Takada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood throws a right and a left that Takada avoids nicely.
Takada misses with a straight left.
Kurt Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wood misses with a double jab
and Takada counters with a big head kick but Wood shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Takada. That snapped Wood's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nintendo Takada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takada 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nintendo Takada!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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28
178 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Robinson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Robinson swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Robinson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Wayne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Wayne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wayne is defended easily by Robinson.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Wayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson scores with a jab.
Robinson scores with a nice body kick.
Wayne throws a sloppy body shot
so Robinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Robinson 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.
Wayne 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.
Wayne keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Wayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Robinson lands a jab to Wayne's midsection.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wayne throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Wayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Wayne circles away easily
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne checks a low kick from Robinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Robinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robinson moves forwards but Wayne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wayne throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Robinson 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Robinson.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Wayne is avoiding it.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Robinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Wayne defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne is looking to improve his position.
Robinson content to control rather than advance.
Wayne is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is keen to just control but Wayne is a slippery customer.
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wayne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson is looking to slow Wayne down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wayne throws a sloppy body shot
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson takes one on the button.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
Robinson throws a series of strikes that have Wayne backpedaling.
Wayne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
Wayne throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt.
Robinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wayne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Robinson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wayne's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wayne wants to control but Robinson postures up.
Wayne is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wayne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wayne, who protects the arm well.
Wayne is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Wayne tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Robinson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wayne scores with the left hand. Robinson knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne has his takedown stuffed
and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson trying to control the action but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Wayne is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson controlling the action here.
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 fighters are battling for position here. Wayne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wayne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Robinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wayne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Wayne throws a strike but Robinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wayne keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Wayne looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Robinson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wayne is trying to get back to full guard.
Wayne is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bruce Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wayne is trying to control but Robinson manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson controlling his opponent.
Wayne tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Robinson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elio Mohorovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Tweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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201 lbs
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201 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elio Mohorovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Tweet!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohorovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tweet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mohorovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Tweet. Tweet gets slowly back to his feet.
Mohorovic misses with a hook. Tweet ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Mohorovic misses.
Mohorovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tweet.
Mohorovic misses with a straight right.
Tweet tries to clinch up but Mohorovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Good leg kick by Mohorovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tweet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mohorovic.
Tweet moves out of range as Mohorovic strikes.
Tweet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mohorovic is fending him off so far but Tweet persists. Nope, Mohorovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Tweet looks gassed!
Tweet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mohorovic.
Tweet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elio Mohorovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Tweet.
Mohorovic swings for the body but Tweet moves out of range.
Mohorovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mohorovic tries to bum rush Tweet with a series of wild strikes but Tweet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tweet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mohorovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Tweet is rocked!
It looks like Anthony Tweet has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohorovic throws an overhand right that lands on Tweet's shoulder, as Tweet tries to avoid the shot.
Tweet is still on wobbly legs! Can Mohorovic finish him?
Tweet staying out of range there.
Tweet seems to have recovered his senses.
Mohorovic throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Tweet tumbling to the canvas!
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.
Mohorovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mohorovic has gone for a leg lock! Tweet slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mohorovic's guard.
Mohorovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tweet is one step ahead there.
Tweet thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tweet trying to control but Mohorovic is working from the bottom.
Mohorovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tweet postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mohorovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tweet, into his guard.
Mohorovic wants to pass the guard but Tweet is keeping the position.
Mohorovic thows a big elbow that misses.
Mohorovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Tweet is retaining full guard.
Mohorovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mohorovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Tweet has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohorovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tweet is keeping the position for now.
Mohorovic wants to stand but Tweet has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mohorovic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tweet manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mohorovic has Tweet in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tweet wants to control from the top but Mohorovic keeps moving.
Tweet thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mohorovic controls Tweet momentarily but Tweet frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tweet wants to pass the guard but Mohorovic is keeping the position.
Tweet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mohorovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Tweet trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohorovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohorovic looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tweet is defending well. Mohorovic quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tweet has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mohorovic celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elio Mohorovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil DeBlunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Seagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBlunt comes to the cage accompanied by Westside Connection - Bow Down. Seagal has chosen Cripple Fight by Droon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil DeBlunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBlunt misses with a straight left.
Seagal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seagal throws an overhand right that lands on DeBlunt's shoulder, as DeBlunt tries to avoid the shot.
Seagal connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Phil DeBlunt has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from DeBlunt misses the target.
DeBlunt slips a jab from Seagal.
A punch lands to the side of DeBlunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seagal throws a series of punches but DeBlunt moves out of range.
DeBlunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seagal drops DeBlunt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but DeBlunt looks back up at him and smiles so Seagal waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
DeBlunt is rocked!
The fighters circling - DeBlunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh DeBlunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeBlunt throws an overhand right that lands on Seagal's shoulder, as Seagal tries to avoid the shot.
DeBlunt seems to have got his legs back now.
Seagal thows a body shot but no joy.
DeBlunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seagal.
Seagal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for DeBlunt!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seagal thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Seagal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBlunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
DeBlunt holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Seagal tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
DeBlunt avoids a series of strikes thrown by Seagal.
DeBlunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Seagal lands a big elbow.
Seagal looking to ground and pound but DeBlunt is blocking nicely.
Seagal lands a heavy elbow.
Seagal lands with some strikes.
Seagal throwing strikes here but DeBlunt is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
DeBlunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagal misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Seagal misses with a head shot.
Seagal throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Seagal looking to finish DeBlunt with some ground and pound. This is bad for DeBlunt!
Seagal unloads with some shots from mount but DeBlunt bucks and avoids them well.
Seagal lands with some strikes.
Seagal looking to control but DeBlunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DeBlunt is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seagal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
DeBlunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt is trying to escape the mount.
DeBlunt blocking the ground and pound.
Seagal misses with a head shot.
Poor strikes thrown by Seagal there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
DeBlunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeBlunt avoids a series of strikes thrown by Seagal.
DeBlunt tries to hold on but Seagal pushes him away.
Seagal fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Seagal landing strikes from the mount.
Seagal prevents DeBlunt from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt is working hard here to advance position.
Seagal is landing with some decent strikes but DeBlunt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Seagal wants to control the pace but DeBlunt is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Seagal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Phil DeBlunt's cut is getting worse.
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!
Seagal controlling from the full mount.
Seagal with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seagal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Seagal thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Seagal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil DeBlunt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DeBlunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagal was well out of range. Poor timing from DeBlunt.
Seagal feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending DeBlunt crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steven Seagal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ervin Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldorf Astoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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28
183 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ervin Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waldorf Astoria!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo blocks a head kick by Astoria.
A decent looking cross lands there for Astoria.
Castillo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Castillo misses with a wild body shot.
Astoria paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Castillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castillo throws a leg kick but Astoria checks it.
Astoria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castillo cracks Astoria with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Astoria checks a low kick from Castillo.
A big left from Castillo misses.
Astoria moves out of range of the leg kick from Castillo.
Castillo tried to score with a low kick but Astoria checks it.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Astoria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ervin Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astoria misses with a two punch combination.
Astoria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castillo.
Astoria thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castillo if he has to take too many more of those.
Astoria lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Castillo misses the shot to the body.
Astoria throws a head kick but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo misses with a low kick as Astoria jumps back.
Astoria lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo throws a head kick but Astoria moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Astoria.
Castillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Astoria.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castillo. Astoria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castillo misses with a combination
and Astoria counters with a leg kick.
Castillo clinches with his opponent.
Castillo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Astoria backwards.
Castillo throws a head punch that misses.
Castillo tries to work over Astoria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astoria lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castillo looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Castillo.
A short body shot lands from Astoria as the two fighters clinch.
Castillo tries to work over Astoria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astoria's elbow.
Castillo misses with a body punch.
Castillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Castillo to work.
Astoria lands a nice shot to the body.
Castillo is breathing heavily.
Astoria lands a nice shot to the body.
Astoria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Astoria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Astoria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Astoria.
Castillo tries to throw a body punch but Astoria avoids it by throwing Castillo back against the cage.
Astoria lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Astoria digs a right hand into Castillo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castillo's gas tank.
Astoria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Astoria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Astoria lands a nice shot to the body.
Astoria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Astoria gets through Castillo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Astoria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Astoria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Ervin Castillo has been cut.
Astoria lands a nice uppercut.
Astoria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Astoria cracks Castillo with a nice body shot.
Astoria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Astoria scores with a shot to the side of Castillo's head.
Castillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astoria's elbow.
Astoria lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castillo.
A hook to the body from Astoria.
Astoria lands a body punch.
Astoria breaks the clinch.
Castillo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Astoria scores with a one two! Castillo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Astoria lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Astoria scores with a jab.
Castillo is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Astoria.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Astoria.
Astoria throws a front kick that sends Castillo stumbling back into the cage.
Astoria throws a head kick that misses.
Astoria paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Castillo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Castillo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Astoria cracks a nice hook into Castillo's ribs.
Astoria lands a body shot.
Castillo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astoria can pounce on him.
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!
Astoria throws a quick inside leg kick.
Astoria is looking to slow Castillo down with leg kicks.
Astoria scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Astoria throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castillo on the side of the head.
Astoria lands with a good body shot.
A solid body kick from Astoria.
Castillo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Astoria bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castillo's head.
Astoria feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Castillo's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Astoria.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astoria throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Castillo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Astoria scores with a jab. Castillo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Astoria lands a head shot.
Astoria goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Astoria lands with a hook. Castillo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Castillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Astoria.
Castillo seems to have got his legs back now.
Astoria misses with a head kick.
Astoria scores with a nice strike.
Astoria takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Castillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astoria.
Castillo misses with a looping left.
Castillo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Astoria throws a combination. Castillo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Astoria tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Astoria tries a head kick but it misses.
Castillo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Astoria's head.
Astoria bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castillo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldorf Astoria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ervin Castillo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Astoria misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Astoria.
Astoria lands a high kick!
Castillo throws a sloppy head kick and Astoria moves out of range easily.
Castillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Astoria. Castillo shrugs it off though.
Astoria dips to his left and cracks Castillo with an uppercut!
Astoria swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Castillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Astoria cracks a nice hook into Castillo's ribs.
Astoria getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ervin Castillo's cut is getting worse.
Castillo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astoria misses with a double jab.
Castillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Astoria with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Astoria.
Astoria cracks Castillo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Astoria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castillo moves away.
Astoria works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Waldorf Astoria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astoria scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo looks to land a right hand but Astoria moved out of range.
Astoria dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castillo. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Astoria darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Astoria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castillo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Astoria to score with a decent uppercut.
Astoria throws a series of punches but Castillo avoids them all with ease.
Astoria drops Castillo with a beautiful combination! Castillo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Astoria is looking for the KO!
Astoria punishes Castillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Astoria throws a nice inside leg kick.
Astoria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castillo.
Astoria fails to land with a series of punches.
Castillo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Astoria throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astoria lands a lovely overhand right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Castillo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Astoria - the referee stops the clock and Castillo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Astoria. Castillo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Astoria scores with a jab.
Ervin Castillo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Astoria cracks Castillo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Castillo falls to his knees and Astoria doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waldorf Astoria!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Van Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Riviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Van Hook might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Cure's Close To Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Van Hook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Riviera!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Hook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riviera moves out of range as Van Hook strikes.
Van Hook throws a big shot that misses.
Van Hook looks to land a right hand but Riviera moved out of range.
Van Hook dives in and grabs Riviera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riviera pushes down on Van Hook's head and hops out.
Kyle Van Hook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Riviera.
Riviera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Hook.
Riviera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Riviera.
Riviera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Riviera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Hook.
Riviera avoids the body shot from Van Hook.
Van Hook shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Hook shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Van Hook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Hook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riviera.
Van Hook thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Riviera misses.
Van Hook looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Hook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riviera.
Riviera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Hook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riviera.
Van Hook misses with a takedown attempt - Riviera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Hook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riviera.
Van Hook throws and low kick but Riviera moves out of range easily.
A jab from Van Hook misses.
Van Hook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riviera.
Van Hook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riviera throws out the jab.
Jorge Riviera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Hook dives in and grabs Riviera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riviera pushes down on Van Hook's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Riviera misses the target.
Riviera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Hook.
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.
Riviera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Hook.
Riviera missing with a left hand there. Van Hook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Hook shoots for a takedown but Riviera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riviera throws a nice looking combination but Van Hook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Hook feints and as Riviera raises his hands in defense, Van Hook changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riviera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Hook.
Riviera looking to control.
Van Hook wants to control from the top but Riviera keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riviera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Hook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riviera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riviera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riviera pulls Van Hook in close to prevent any damage.
Riviera keeping full guard, as Van Hook tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Riviera misses the target.
Riviera throws a hook to the side of Van Hook's head but Van Hook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Hook misses the body punch
enabling Riviera to counter with a crisp jab.
Riviera loads up on a big right hand but Van Hook slips the punch.
Van Hook gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Riviera counters with a series of strikes. Van Hook will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from Van Hook is predictable there
and Riviera counters with a straight right hand.
Van Hook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riviera throws out the jab.
Van Hook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Hook shoots for a takedown but Riviera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Hook paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook tries to land a leg kick but Riviera saw it coming and moves away.
Van Hook misses with a looping right.
Van Hook throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riviera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Hook moves out of range as Riviera throws a body kick.
Riviera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Hook was well out of range. Poor timing from Riviera.
Nice jab there from Van Hook.
Riviera defending well as Van Hook loads up on a big left hand.
Van Hook tries to clinch up but Riviera circles away and keeps his distance.
Riviera lands with a shot to the body.
Riviera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riviera throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Hook.
Riviera misses with a straight right.
Van Hook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riviera throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Riviera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Riviera cracks Van Hook with an open hand slap.
Van Hook shoots in looking for a takedown. Riviera tries to sprawl out of it but Van Hook keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riviera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Hook shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riviera pinned against the cage. Riviera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riviera scores with a nice head shot.
Riviera jabs Van Hook right on the nose. Van Hook blinks but takes it well.
Van Hook throws a hook to the side of Riviera's head but Riviera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riviera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Van Hook takes one to the chin there.
Van Hook tries to clinch up
and Riviera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jorge Riviera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riviera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riviera looking for a sweep. Not yet Riviera, not yet.
Riviera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Hook throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Hook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riviera trying to keep a closed guard but Van Hook is proving a slippery customer.
Van Hook is working Riviera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riviera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Van Hook is trying to control but can't.
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.
Riviera controlling the action here.
Van Hook gets full guard.
Riviera stopping the sweep attempt from Van Hook.
Van Hook is looking for a triangle here but Riviera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Van Hook struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Hook is working hard here to advance position.
Riviera controlling from side mount.
Van Hook tries to buck Riviera off but Riviera is having none of it.
Riviera wants to control but Van Hook is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Van Hook gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Van Hook wants to control but Riviera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van Hook wants to get back to full guard.
Riviera slows the pace down in half guard.
Van Hook wants to improve his position but Riviera is controlling well.
Van Hook manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Riviera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Hook bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Riviera misses its intended target.
Van Hook scores with a hook.
Riviera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Hook.
Riviera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Riviera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Hook.
Van Hook moves out of range as Riviera strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Hook.
A jab from Van Hook does it's job there.
Van Hook blocks a jab.
Riviera throws a jab when Van Hook was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Riviera. That snapped Van Hook's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riviera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Hook ducks under a wild hook from Riviera.
Van Hook looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riviera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Hook.
Van Hook with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Riviera to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Van Hook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riviera lands with a hook. Van Hook tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Hook on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Hook throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Riviera was covering up waiting for the punch and Van Hook finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Hook wants to pass the guard but Riviera is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riviera controls Van Hook momentarily but Van Hook frees himself.
Van Hook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Hook throwing strikes but missing.
Riviera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Riviera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riviera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Hook.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Hook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riviera thumps Van Hook with a low kick.
Van Hook misses with a looping right.
Riviera looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Hook is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Riviera.
Riviera blocks a leg kick.
Van Hook throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riviera counters with a series of strikes. Van Hook will be more careful next time no doubt.
Van Hook connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Hook looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jorge Riviera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Hook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riviera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyle Van Hook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook tries to free his leg and advance position but Riviera is retaining full guard.
Van Hook is looking to work some ground and pound but Riviera has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Hook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Hook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Hook preventing the sweep.
Riviera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Hook.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Hook closes the distance and clinches up with Riviera, looking for a takedown. Van Hook pushes Riviera against the cage but Riviera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Riviera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Riviera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Riviera!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lunar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lunar comes to the cage accompanied by Seperate Ways by Journey. Nguyen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Lunar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lunar slips under a jab from Nguyen.
A big right from Nguyen misses.
Nguyen punishes Lunar's body with a nice straight punch.
Lunar throws a leg kick which misses Nguyen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nguyen tries to avoid it.
Lunar looks to land a left hand but Nguyen moved out of range nicely.
Lunar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lunar throws a push kick but Nguyen slaps the foot to one side.
Scotty Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nguyen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lunar moves out of range of the strikes.
Lunar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nguyen closes the distance and clinches.
Nguyen tries to throw a body punch but Lunar avoids it by throwing Nguyen back against the cage.
Nguyen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lunar.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lunar has Nguyen pressed against the cage.
Lunar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nguyen backwards.
A short body shot lands from Nguyen as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lunar fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nguyen.
Lunar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nguyen's elbow.
Lunar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nguyen's elbow.
Lunar is pushing Nguyen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lunar blocks a body shot from Nguyen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen lands with a light punch inside.
Lunar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lunar presses Nguyen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nguyen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lunar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lunar tries to throw a body punch but Nguyen avoids it by throwing Lunar back against the cage.
Lunar is trying to break the clinch but Nguyen is controlling him.
Lunar blocking some punches.
Lunar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nguyen - that landed with a thud.
Lunar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lunar prevents a body shot from Nguyen.
Lunar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen stalling in the clinch.
Lunar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lunar blocking some punches.
Lunar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lunar throws a head punch that misses.
Lunar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lunar breaks the clinch.
Lunar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lunar is just out of range.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut. Lunar saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Nguyen misses.
Nguyen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lunar manages to avoid it.
Nguyen throws a hook but Lunar blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Lunar blocks the leg kick.
Nguyen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nguyen scores with the left hand. Lunar knows he should have avoided that one.
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Lunar slips the punch.
Nguyen takes a swing at Lunar's ribcage but misses.
Nguyen looks to land a right hand but Lunar moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nguyen.
Nice defenses there by Lunar.
Nguyen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nguyen looks to land a left hand but Lunar moved out of range nicely.
Lunar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunar's corner calls for a 1-2. Lunar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lunar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lunar throws a head kick that misses.
Lunar lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body punch from Nguyen.
Lunar throws a hook but Nguyen avoids it easily.
Lunar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nguyen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nguyen throws out a loose jab but Lunar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nguyen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lunar with a hook.
Lunar is looking to slow Nguyen down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Lunar lands but Nguyen takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lunar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lunar throws a push kick but Nguyen slaps the foot to one side.
Lunar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nguyen looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lunar defending well as Nguyen loads up on a big left hand.
Lunar throws a body punch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Lunar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nguyen missing with a left hand there. Lunar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nguyen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lunar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nguyen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lunar.
Lunar misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Lunar.
Nguyen misses with a hook.
Nguyen tries to work over Lunar's front leg with a kick but Lunar checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lunar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lunar throws a body kick that misses.
Nguyen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lunar.
Nguyen takes a swing at Lunar's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lunar 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.
Lunar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nguyen misses with a shot to the body
and Nguyen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lunar throws a looping overhand right but Nguyen ducks down to avoid it.
Lunar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lunar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nguyen misses with a double jab
and Lunar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nguyen really felt that one!
Whack! Lunar lands a heavy head kick that drops Nguyen. The ref tackles Lunar to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Nguyen was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Lucas Lunar!
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