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FFA 41: Wreckage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zach Attack (ranked 5693 p4p, 474 weight class) and King Ubercutt (ranked 21901 p4p, 659 weight class). Zach Attack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zach Attack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, King Ubercutt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Attack. No joy for Ubercutt on that attempt.
Attack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ubercutt fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Attack misses.
Ubercutt wants to counter with a clinch but Attack pushes him away.
Attack misses the shot to the body.
Attack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Attack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ubercutt closes the distance and clinches up with Attack, looking for a takedown. Ubercutt pushes Attack against the cage but Attack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zach Attack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Ubercutt.
Attack lands a big head kick that sends Ubercutt tumbling to the mat! Attack takes a step backwards and waves Ubercutt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ubercutt is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ubercutt blocks a head kick by Attack.
A slow jab from Attack misses its intended target.
Attack throws a sloppy head kick and Ubercutt moves out of range easily.
Ubercutt tries to clinch up but Attack circles away and keeps his distance.
Attack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ubercutt manages to avoid it.
Ubercutt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ubercutt dives in and scores a takedown into Attack's guard.
Ubercutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Attack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attack is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Attack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Attack is looking for a triangle but Ubercutt pushes his legs off easily.
Attack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Attack wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ubercutt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Ubercutt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ubercutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Attack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ubercutt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Attack throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ubercutt moves into the clinch.
Ubercutt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Attack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ubercutt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ubercutt misses with a series of wild punches.
Ubercutt shoots for a takedown but Attack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ubercutt misses with a takedown attempt - Attack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ubercutt.
Attack appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ubercutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Attack is looking to counter with head kicks.
Attack misses with a few strikes there.
Ubercutt fails with the takedown.
Attack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Attack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ubercutt circles away quickly and effectively.
Ubercutt feints a counter leg kick.
Zach Attack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Attack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ubercutt avoids the head kick by Attack.
Attack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ubercutt moves away.
Attack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ubercutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Attack appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ubercutt misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubercutt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Attack is fending him off so far but Ubercutt persists. Nope, Attack circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Attack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ubercutt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ubercutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Attack.
Attack is looking to wear down Ubercutt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Attack throws a right and a left that Ubercutt avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ubercutt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Attack misses with a wild combination.
Ubercutt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Attack takes a swing at Ubercutt's ribcage but misses.
Ubercutt staying out of range there.
Ubercutt unleashes a big counter combination but Attack bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ubercutt slips under a jab.
Attack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Attack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Attack dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Attack throws a big shot that misses.
Attack misses with a wild combination.
Ubercutt avoids the head kick by Attack.
Zach Attack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Attack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ubercutt.
Zach Attack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Attack does no damage.
Ubercutt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ubercutt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ubercutt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Attack pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ubercutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Attack misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attack throws a sloppy body shot
and Ubercutt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ubercutt.
Ubercutt stalling against the cage.
Ubercutt breaks the clinch.
Attack throws the kick towards the body but Ubercutt avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zach Attack is winning the standup battle so far.
Ubercutt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Attack is trying to defend but Ubercutt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ubercutt throwing shots but Attack is blocking nicely.
Attack is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ubercutt decides to stand and escape the position.
Attack throws a right and a left that Ubercutt avoids nicely.
No joy there for Attack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Attack misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attack throws a right and a left that Ubercutt avoids nicely.
Attack fails to land with a series of punches.
Ubercutt shoots in for a takedown but Attack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Attack throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Attack misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Attack throws a body punch but Ubercutt moves out of range.
Attack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ubercutt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Attack lands with an overhand left.
Ubercutt lands with a nice combination. Attack backs away looking to recover.
Attack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ubercutt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ubercutt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Attack tries a body shot but Ubercutt blocks it.
Attack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubercutt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Attack after a bit of a struggle.
Zach Attack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Ubercutt.
Ubercutt missing with knees to the body.
Ubercutt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Attack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Attack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ubercutt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Attack to keep the fight standing.
Ubercutt is working for takedown but Attack is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ubercutt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Attack wants to stall.
Ubercutt jumps guard but Attack turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Attack struggles to land a body shot inside as Ubercutt controls his hands.
Attack tries to break the clinch but Ubercutt is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Attack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ubercutt can do to turn this around?
Attack can't break the clinch.
Attack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ubercutt has him pressed against the cage.
Ubercutt just leaning against Attack, taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Ubercutt.
Ubercutt continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Attack is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Attack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Attack dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ubercutt gets the takedown into side control.
Attack seems a little lost for a moment, as Ubercutt dominates the positioning.
Attack sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Attack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ubercutt.
Attack trying to control but Ubercutt postures up.
Ubercutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubercutt wants to work for an arm triangle but Attack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Attack actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubercutt prevents Attack from standing back up.
Attack wants to control but Ubercutt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ubercutt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Attack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ubercutt wants to stand up but Attack has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Attack misses with a series of wild punches.
Attack lands a lovely overhand right.
Attack throws a body punch but Ubercutt moves out of range.
Attack throws a nice looking combination but Ubercutt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Attack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ubercutt.
Attack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubercutt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ubercutt is looking to clinch.
Ubercutt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Attack sprawls well. Attack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ubercutt gets slowly back to his feet.
Zach Attack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Ubercutt.
Attack throws a head kick but Ubercutt moves out of range.
Ubercutt shoots in but Attack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ubercutt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Attack throws out the jab.
Ubercutt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ubercutt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ubercutt walks into a straight right hand from Attack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ubercutt or perhaps it was just good defense by Attack, which made it look bad.
Ubercutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Attack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Attack throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ubercutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Attack finish him?
Attack is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Ubercutt hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zach Attack!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zach Attack waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Cooke (ranked 3878 p4p, 360 weight class) and Marus Ray (ranked 4269 p4p, 386 weight class). Cooke comes to the cage accompanied by Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. Ray has chosen The Box Tops - The Letter as his entrance music. Marus Ray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marus Ray!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray throws a nice looking combination but Cooke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ray throws a series of punches but Cooke moves out of range.
Ray scores with the left hand. Cooke knows he should have avoided that one.
Ray takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Marus Ray has been cut.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Ray does no damage.
Cooke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cooke throws a lazy head kick
and Ray counters by moving into the clinch.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.
Ray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ray is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ray throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooke misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Ray's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cooke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Cooke.
Cooke throws a good cross that connects.
Cooke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ray's sensitive parts.
Cooke dodges the punch combination from Ray.
Ray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samuel Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ray is rocked!
Cooke lands a big right hook! Ray looks hurt but is still standing! Cooke lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Ray falls down and Cooke dives in with a huge hammer fist! Ray's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Cooke runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Marus Ray was interviewed post fight and said 'It's my way or the highway!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ace Rob (ranked 3955 p4p, 368 weight class) and Jake Smith (ranked 4674 p4p, 411 weight class). Jake Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ace Rob's chin.
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Rob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Rob.
Rob moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rob manages to avoid it.
Rob tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Good exchange - Rob coming out on top.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Rob has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rob takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rob swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Rob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rob.
Rob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Rob slips under a jab from Smith.
Rob attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rob.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rob seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Smith shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rob is backing up but Smith catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rob covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Smith Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Smith!
After winning the bout, Jake Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Gay (ranked 3225 p4p, 315 weight class) and Robert Tran (ranked 2402 p4p, 245 weight class). Robert Tran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudy Gay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Tran!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay is looking to clinch.
Gay closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tran counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gay kicks Tran off and gets back to his feet.
Gay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tran is trying to push Gay away but Gay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tran misses with a body punch.
Gay misses with a knee to the head.
Tran takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tran misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gay connects with a knee to the head.
Gay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tran has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tran takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tran has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gay trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran works on Gay's body with a couple of short punches.
Gay prevents a body shot from Tran.
Gay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gay lands with a left to the head.
Gay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tran managing to block the knees to the body from Gay.
Tran tries to work over Gay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gay tries to land a knee to the head but Tran blocks with his arms.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tran has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gay's elbow.
Tran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gay lands an elbow just above Tran 's eye.
Tran tries to pull guard but Gay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gay scores with a knee to the head.
Gay connects with a knee to the head.
Tran takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gay tries a knee to the head but Tran blocks it.
Tran lands with a short shot to the head.
Gay blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gay.
Tran throws a punch but it's blocked by Gay.
Gay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gay tries a knee to the head but Tran blocks it.
Gay scores with a knee to the head.
Tran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Tran - that landed with a thud.
Tran is trying to pull guard but Gay has him pressed against the cage.
Gay connects with a knee to the head.
Tran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gay misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tran throws a head punch that misses.
Tran avoiding damage as Gay throws knees to the body.
Gay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gay misses with a knee strike.
Tran pushes Gay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tran struggles to land a body shot inside as Gay controls his hands.
Gay lands a nice uppercut.
Tran has a couple of punches blocked by Gay.
Gay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gay misses with a punch on the inside.
Tran misses with the head strike.
Tran blocks the elbow strike.
Gay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tran has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tran blocks it with crossed arms.
Tran looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tran misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gay wants to clinch.
Gay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gay clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gay tries to land knees in the clinch but Tran avoids the damage to the body.
Gay lands an elbow just above Tran 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Gay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gay clinches.
Gay tries a knee to the head but Tran blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tran.
Gay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Gay.
Gay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tran can do to turn this around?
Tran misses with a body punch.
Gay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tran blocks it with crossed arms.
Gay throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tran.
Tran tries to pull guard but Gay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tran blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tran.
Rudy Gay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gay's elbow.
Tran slowing the pace effectively.
Tran looking to stall.
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Gay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
Tran is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Gay has denied him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tran swings wildly with an uppercut but Gay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tran takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tran stalling.
Tran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tran working aggressively here.
Tran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gays head.
Gay blocks a body shot from Tran.
Gay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tran tries to work over Gay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gay.
Our sources have told us that Gay has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tran has a couple of punches blocked by Gay.
Tran avoiding damage as Gay throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tran.
Tran blocks an uppercut.
Tran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gay tries a knee to the head but Tran blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gay looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gay blocks an uppercut.
Gay lands a nice knee to the body.
Tran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Tran.
Tran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tran throws a punch but it's blocked by Gay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay can't find room to land a body shot as Tran controls the action.
Tran drags the fight down to the ground.
Tran wants to sweep but no luck.
Gay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gay trying to control but Tran is working from the bottom.
Gay wanted to stand there but Tran had control of the position.
Gay stands up and waves to Tran to follow him.
Gay throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay avoids the body shot from Tran.
Tran throws a hook but Gay avoids it easily.
Gay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gay clinches up against the cage.
Gay tries to land knees in the clinch but Tran avoids the damage to the body.
Gay tries a knee to the head but Tran blocks it.
Tran tries to break free but Gay pushes him back against the cage.
Tran misses with some punches.
Tran takes a shot to the head.
Gay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gay lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Tran as the two fighters clinch.
Gay looking to throw knees to the head but Tran is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Gay dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Tran misses its intended target.
Tran misses with a series of wild punches.
Gay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gay defends it well.
Tran misses with a looping left.
Gay throws a nice looking combination but Tran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tran keeps the fight on the outside.
Tran misses with a looping left.
Gay misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gay needs to keep his hands up - Tran had a free shot at his head there.
Gay is looking to clinch.
Tran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay works over Tran's head and body with a nice combination.
Gay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gay seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Tran shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gay is backing up but Tran catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gay covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Tran Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Tran!
An out of breath Robert Tran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mahalo Bittencourt (ranked 2567 p4p, 263 weight class) and Mike Charles (ranked 2043 p4p, 226 weight class). Charles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pony. Mahalo Bittencourt had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahalo Bittencourt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Charles!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bittencourt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charles.
Mahalo Bittencourt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Charles.
Charles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Charles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Charles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bittencourt to score with a decent uppercut.
Bittencourt misses with a looping right.
Charles is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charles slips under a jab from Bittencourt.
We've been told by Bittencourt's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Charles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bittencourt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittencourt misses with an uppercut. Charles saw that one coming.
Charles walks into a stiff left hand from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittencourt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bittencourt throws an overhand right that lands on Charles's shoulder, as Charles tries to avoid the shot.
Charles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bittencourt.
Nice uppercut there from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt swinging wildly here.
Bittencourt sets himself, and Charles steps forward looking for the clinch! Bittencourt avoids it this time.
Bittencourt throws a big shot that misses.
Charles wants to counter with a clinch but Bittencourt pushes him away.
Bittencourt misses with a series of wild punches.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Charles has managed to clinch.
Bittencourt works on Charles's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles blocks an uppercut.
Charles displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bittencourt up against the cage.
Bittencourt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bittencourt struggles to land a body shot inside as Charles controls his hands.
Charles just leaning against Bittencourt, taking a breather.
Charles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bittencourt walks away with a smile on his face. Charles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bittencourt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bittencourt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bittencourt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charles blocking some punches.
Bittencourt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bittencourt throws a punch but it's blocked by Charles.
Charles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bittencourt just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bittencourt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bittencourt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charles.
Bittencourt struggles to land a body shot inside as Charles controls his hands.
Charles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Charles tries to pull guard but Bittencourt holds him up against the cage and eventually Charles drops back down to his feet.
Mahalo Bittencourt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Charles.
Charles prevents a body shot from Bittencourt.
Charles blocks a body shot from Bittencourt.
Charles tries to pull guard but Bittencourt holds him up against the cage and eventually Charles drops back down to his feet.
Bittencourt tries a body shot but Charles blocks it.
Charles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bittencourt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt misses with a body punch.
Bittencourt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bittencourt misses with some punches.
Charles controlling the action here for a moment.
Bittencourt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bittencourt being controlled against the cage.
Bittencourt digs a right hand into Charles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Charles's gas tank.
Bittencourt misses with a punch on the inside.
Bittencourt tries to work over Charles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bittencourt misses with a punch on the inside.
Charles takes a shot to the head.
Charles is trying to pull guard but Bittencourt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahalo Bittencourt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bittencourt looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bittencourt misses the target.
Charles wants to counter the offense by Bittencourt and move into the clinch position.
Bittencourt throws a hook but Charles avoids it easily.
Charles tries to counter with a clinch but Bittencourt shakes him off and moves away.
Mahalo Bittencourt is winning the standup battle so far.
Charles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bittencourt at a distance.
Bittencourt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bittencourt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittencourt slips a jab from Charles.
Charles defending well as Bittencourt loads up on a big left hand.
Bittencourt throws a right hand that misses
and Charles counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bittencourt wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Charles manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles wants to pass to mount but Bittencourt is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles moves into full mount! Bittencourt won't be happy about that!
Charles controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking to control but Bittencourt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Charles misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bittencourt regains half guard.
Charles in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bittencourt tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Charles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Charles!
Mike Charles gave a mention to Velocity Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Fraser (ranked 2725 p4p, 267 weight class) and Barnabas Ungar (ranked 2152 p4p, 217 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Fraser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barnabas Ungar!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraser misses with a straight right.
Fraser swings for the body but Ungar moves out of range.
Ungar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fraser has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Fraser throws the left hand but Ungar avoids the punch easily.
Fraser throws a body shot but no joy.
Ungar lands a slapping body shot.
Ungar moves in looking to clinch but Fraser pushes him off.
Ungar moves away from the strike by Fraser.
Leonard Fraser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ungar misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ungar scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Ungar as he connects with a hook.
Fraser takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ungar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fraser throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ungar scores with a jab to the body.
Fraser misses with a right hand
and Ungar counters with an inside leg kick.
Ungar with a jab.
Ungar is looking to slow Fraser down with leg kicks.
A jab from Fraser misses.
Ungar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ungar.
Fraser slips under a jab from Ungar.
Ungar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fraser back to the cage. Ungar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Leonard Fraser has been cut.
Ungar ducks under a wild hook from Fraser.
A combination from Fraser does no damage.
Fraser backing away here, and Ungar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ungar lands a nice looking body kick.
Ungar throws a front kick aimed at Fraser's knee but Fraser avoids it well.
Fraser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ungar.
A little feinted left hand from Fraser on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fraser throws an overhand right that lands on Ungar's shoulder, as Ungar tries to avoid the shot.
Ungar thows a body kick. Fraser tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ungar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fraser throws a shot from downtown. Ungar moves away and avoids it.
Ungar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fraser misses with an uppercut
and Ungar counters with a nice leg kick.
Fraser lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ungar looks to land a left hand but Fraser moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Fraser misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ungar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Fraser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ungar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fraser throws a right hand that Ungar ducks under and follows up with a left that Ungar also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ungar.
Fraser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ungar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fraser throws an off balance right hand
and Ungar counters with a leg kick.
Ungar slips a jab and a cross from Fraser.
Ungar lands a leg kick that knocks Fraser off balance momentarily.
Ungar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ungar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fraser throws a hook but Ungar blocks it.
Ungar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ungar misses with a straight left.
Fraser cracks Ungar with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraser misses with a two punch combination.
Fraser swats away the attempt to clinch by Ungar.
Fraser is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Ungar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ungar ducks under a wild hook from Fraser.
Fraser backing away here, and Ungar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Fraser.
Fraser connects with a single shot there.
Fraser throws a big shot that misses.
Ungar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fraser.
Fraser scores with a jab to the body.
Ungar throws a good cross that connects.
Fraser throws a hook to the side of Ungar's head but Ungar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabas Ungar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Fraser's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ungar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ungar throws a low kick, looking for Fraser's leg but Fraser calmly moves out of range.
Ungar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fraser under the eye.
A cross from Ungar lands.
Fraser is rocked!
Fraser rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ungar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ungar.
Oh Fraser is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ungar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fraser seems to have got his legs back now.
Fraser scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fraser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fraser blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ungar scores with a shoulder strike.
Fraser is looking to control Ungar's arms but Ungar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fraser has his back to the cage.
Fraser working aggressively here.
Ungar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fraser tries to circle away but Ungar has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser is looking to control Ungar's arms but Ungar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fraser has his back to the cage.
Fraser misses with a punch on the inside.
Ungar jumps guard.
Fraser won't allow Ungar to sweep him here.
Fraser wanted to stand there but Ungar had control of the position.
Fraser stands up from Ungar's guard - Fraser perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ungar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fraser needs to keep his hands up - Ungar had a free shot at his head there.
Ungar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ungar tries to counter with a clinch but Fraser shakes him off and moves away.
Barnabas Ungar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Fraser scores with a four punch combination!
Fraser misses with a looping right.
Ungar wants to counter the offense by Fraser and move into the clinch position.
Fraser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ungar tried to score with a low kick but Fraser checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Fraser on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fraser takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ungar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ungar there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fraser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ungar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fraser.
A left lands for Ungar.
Fraser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ungar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fraser manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fraser misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Ungar.
Ungar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fraser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ungar counters with an outside leg kick.
Ungar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fraser was well out of range. Poor timing from Ungar.
Fraser gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fraser throws a poor cross that misses
and Ungar counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Ungar.
Ungar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fraser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ungar was well out of range. Poor timing from Fraser.
Ungar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ungar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fraser is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraser looks to land a left hand but Ungar moved out of range nicely.
Ungar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Fraser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ungar cracks Fraser with a good jab.
Ungar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fraser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ungar catches Fraser with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fraser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ungar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fraser moves away from the strike by Ungar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabas Ungar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonard Fraser's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fraser throws a lazy right hand but Ungar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fraser moves out of range of the body kick from Ungar.
Ungar slips under a jab from Fraser.
Good shot there by Ungar.
Fraser throws a one two combo.
Fraser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ungar.
Fraser loads up on a big right hand but Ungar slips the punch.
Ungar tries to counter with a clinch but Fraser shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fraser darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ungar.
Ungar staying out of range there.
Ungar misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Ungar misses
and Fraser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ungar thinking.
Good leg kick by Ungar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ungar lands a front kick.
Ungar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fraser misses with a looping left.
Ungar ducks under a wild hook from Fraser.
Ungar darts in and clinches Fraser up against the cage.
Fraser lands with a light punch inside.
Ungar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fraser blocks an uppercut.
Fraser looking to stall.
Ungar misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraser stalling the fight.
Fraser misses with a body punch.
Fraser makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ungar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ungar working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ungar lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fraser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fraser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fraser swings wildly with an uppercut but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ungar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fraser backwards.
Ungar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fraser backwards.
Ungar blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraser blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Ungar.
Fraser working hard to break the clinch.
Ungar is trying to pull guard but Fraser has him pressed against the cage.
Barnabas Ungar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ungar misses with some punches.
Fraser is trying to push Ungar away but Ungar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ungar.
Fraser throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ungars head.
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fraser working hard to break the clinch.
Fraser stalls.
Ungar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ungar blocks an uppercut.
Ungar tries a body shot but Fraser blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ungar connects with a crisp jab.
Fraser misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Fraser scores with a four punch combination!
Ungar moves away from the strike by Fraser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fraser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ungar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ungar cracks Fraser with an open hand slap.
Ungar throws a lazy right hand but Fraser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ungar lands a slapping body shot.
Fraser throws a hook to the side of Ungar's head but Ungar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonard Fraser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnabas Ungar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fraser misses the body punch
and Ungar counters with an inside leg kick.
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 Leonard Fraser.
Well Ungar 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnabas Ungar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keyser Soze (ranked 1970 p4p, 220 weight class) and Chester Jones (ranked 1616 p4p, 175 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keyser Soze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chester Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soze's head backwards.
A jab from Jones misses.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Soze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Keyser Soze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Soze thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones darts in and clinches Soze up against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Soze.
A short body shot lands from Soze as the two fighters clinch.
Soze effectively controlling the action here.
Soze leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Soze blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Soze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants a takedown.
Soze is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Soze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soze lands a lovely overhand right.
Soze has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Soze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Soze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones tries for a takedown but Soze manages to get underhooks.
Soze lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soze tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soze breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Soze misses.
Jones wants to clinch up but Soze keeps it at a distance.
Soze half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Soze is out of range.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soze.
Soze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soze tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Soze's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Soze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soze connects with a solid leg kick.
Soze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Soze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keyser Soze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soze wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Soze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Soze counters with a quick kick to the body but Jones blocks it.
Soze walks into a jab.
Soze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soze but Soze pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keyser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soze moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Soze ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Jones misses.
Soze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones misses with some punches.
Soze lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Soze gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Soze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Keyser Soze will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Soze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soze scores with a kick to the body.
Soze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soze throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Soze.
Soze wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones scores with a hook.
Soze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Soze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keyser Soze is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Soze wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Soze tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soze moves away from the strike by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Soze taking a breather.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soze slows down the pace here.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soze blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones has hold of one of Soze's legs. Soze is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Soze has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Soze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soze misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Soze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Soze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soze blocks an uppercut.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze lands a body punch.
Soze breaks the clinch.
Soze is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Soze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Soze moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Soze.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soze tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Soze throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soze. That's going to slow Jones down.
Soze misses with a low kick.
Soze looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soze defends it well.
Soze misses with a wild body shot.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Soze moves away and avoids it.
Soze scores with a body shot.
Soze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Soze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Soze looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Soze tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones connects with a jab.
Soze throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soze.
Soze scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Soze counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keyser Soze dominated that second round.
That's time! Soze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Soze.
Soze lands a front kick.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Soze counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Soze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Soze.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones throws a body punch but Soze moves out of range.
Soze half committed to a counter leg kick.
Soze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones checks a low kick from Soze.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Soze connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Soze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soze tried to counter with a leg kick but Jones avoided it.
Soze throws a body shot but no joy.
Soze ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Soze feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Soze connects with a solid leg kick.
Soze defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Soze lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Soze lands a front kick.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Soze counters with a nice body shot.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Soze.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Soze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Soze lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Chester Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones cracks Soze with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Soze saw that one coming.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Soze counters with a nice leg kick.
Soze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soze thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soze throws a head kick that half lands.
Soze lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soze is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Jones avoids the head kick by Soze.
Soze lands a head kick!
Jones throws the left hand but Soze avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soze.
Soze scores with a nice body kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soze manages to avoid it.
Soze scores with a nice body kick.
Soze looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soze throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Soze.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones tries to clinch but Soze moves away
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones tries for a takedown but Soze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keyser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Jones.
Soze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones 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.
Soze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Soze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soze punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Soze lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Soze.
Jones misses with a hook. Soze ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keyser Soze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soze 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keyser Soze!
Keyser Soze made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I may not have deserved this shot; but I damn sure made the most of it. Hiroshi Ekaku; you took my undefeated record, I'm coming to take your belt!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Bishop (ranked 1253 p4p, 139 weight class) and Elmore James (ranked 1309 p4p, 145 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by Krept & Konan - Don't Waste My Time. The crowd seem to be enjoying James's choice of entrance music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aMfD2O9Gds. Jackson Bishop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elmore James's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Bishop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elmore James!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a good cross that connects.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Nice straight punches there by Bishop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bishop.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
Bishop lands with a right hand.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James misses with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bishop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from James.
Bishop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
James has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bishop misses with a body punch
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Bishop's head back.
James avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bishop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses the shot to the body.
James misses with a body shot
and Bishop counters with a nice body shot.
Elmore James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James misses with a hook.
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from James.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop 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.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Bishop misses.
James was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bishop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bishop moves away from the strike by James.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
A big right from Bishop misses.
James throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James darts in and clinches Bishop up against the cage.
Bishop looking to stall.
James tries to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling the position.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James lands with a right to the head.
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
Bishop defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for James.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Bishop lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Bishop lands a high kick!
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
James loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Bishop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bishop postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bishop throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is trying to improve his position.
Bishop tries to score with some ground and pound. James controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bishop.
James looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bishop misses its target.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Bishop.
Bishop scores with a jab.
James tries to land a leg kick but Bishop saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James tries to work over Bishop's front leg with a kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Bishop lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
James throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from James.
Bishop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as James backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop moves out of range as James strikes.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a nice body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bishop.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop working the head with strikes.
Bishop trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Bishop lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bishop throwing shots but missing, from side control.
James avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bishop.
Bishop misses with the ground and pound.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Bishop landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop working the strikes but James uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bishop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop is looking to stall here but James recovers full guard.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
James keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Bishop trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bishop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop working some strikes from top position.
Bishop throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bishop's guard. Nice move by James!
Bishop managing to control the position.
Jackson Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop looking to control.
James wanted to stand there but Bishop had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James misses with a hook
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
James lands with a good body shot.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Bishop defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bishop to score with a decent uppercut.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bishop, as that shot connected.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James misses with a hook.
Bishop lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bishop takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bishop's head.
James lunges at Bishop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bishop's hand.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bishop under the eye.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Bishop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bishop is in James's guard.
James pulls Bishop in to control the position.
Bishop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bishop wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James manages to escape and get back to his feet.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
James blocks a jab.
James misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with some punches.
James misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
Bishop has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed James clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bishop missing with punches from the back.
Bishop punches the canvas rather than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop is trying to control but James is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
James working to try and regain half guard.
Bishop looking to ground and pound but James is blocking nicely.
James tries to reverse the position but Bishop maintains control.
Bishop throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for James because Bishop loaded up on that one.
Bishop fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
James wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bishop.
Bishop looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jackson Bishop did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bishop dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James misses with a straight right.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
James throws a leg kick but Bishop checks it.
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop cracks James with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
James takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bishop there.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James lands a jab to the head.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Bishop throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James slips under a jab.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
James takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by James.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James wants to clinch but Bishop slips to the side
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James misses with a hook.
James throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Bishop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and James counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
James misses the shot to the body.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James misses with a body punch
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
James throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Bishop throws a hook but James blocks it.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
James avoids the head kick by Bishop.
James tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop had his way with Elmore James in that round.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Bishop with a jab.
James takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
James throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
A jab from Bishop finds it's way through James's defenses.
Bishop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Bishop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Bishop.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Bishop checks a leg kick nicely.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bishop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bishop tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop blocking some punches.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Elmore James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bishop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
A big left from James misses.
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a straight right.
Bishop half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bishop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
James throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
James looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
It looked like Bishop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Bishop misses with a right hand
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Bishop takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James avoids the body shot from Bishop.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James misses the jab.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James digs a good hook to Bishop's body.
Bishop throws a hook but James blocks it.
James with a jab.
James ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elmore James.
I think Bishop has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop is the new lightweight champion!
Jackson Bishop took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Tell em don't waste my time'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Ekaku (ranked 432 p4p, 44 weight class) and Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 862 p4p, 93 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Desmond Fairbanks was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshi Ekaku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Fairbanks!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairbanks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ekaku, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fairbanks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fairbanks misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Fairbanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Fairbanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Fairbanks throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku digs a right hand into Fairbanks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fairbanks's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Fairbanks avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Fairbanks blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Fairbanks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairbankss head.
Fairbanks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ekaku seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fairbanks can turn it around.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Ekaku cracks Fairbanks with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairbanks.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Fairbanks misses.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairbanks loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Fairbanks loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Fairbanks looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Fairbanks lands a jab to the nose.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fairbanks throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Fairbanks with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairbanks digs a good hook to Ekaku's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks jabs Ekaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fairbanks throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Ekaku.
Fairbanks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fairbanks throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fairbanks avoids it.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku is looking to slow Fairbanks down with leg kicks.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Ekaku.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut.
Fairbanks digs a good hook to Ekaku's body.
Fairbanks throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fairbanks fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Fairbanks finds it's way through Ekaku's defenses.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Fairbanks's head but Fairbanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fairbanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fairbanks scores with a jab.
Fairbanks throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fairbanks misses the jab.
Fairbanks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fairbanks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Ekaku catches Fairbanks right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Fairbanks misses
and Ekaku counters with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Ekaku.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku slips a straight right by Fairbanks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku counters with an outside leg kick.
Fairbanks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fairbanks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fairbanks connects with a right hand. Ekaku shakes it off.
Fairbanks lands with a nice body punch.
Fairbanks misses with a hook.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Fairbanks finds it's way through Ekaku's defenses.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fairbanks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Desmond Fairbanks will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fairbanks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fairbanks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fairbanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku throwing a counter right hand but Fairbanks manages to avoid it.
Fairbanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Fairbanks misses with a left hand
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
A left lands for Fairbanks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Fairbanks as he checks the leg kick.
Fairbanks misses with a straight left.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut.
Fairbanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku counters with a low kick, right behind Fairbanks 's knee.
Ekaku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fairbanks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Jab by Fairbanks.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fairbanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fairbanks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Ekaku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Fairbanks's leg. Fairbanks is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Fairbanks misses its intended target.
Ekaku thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Fairbanks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbanks looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Fairbanks throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairbanks's knee momentarily.
Fairbanks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekaku.
Fairbanks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekaku has time to react.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fairbanks connects with the punch.
Fairbanks misses with a right hand
and Ekaku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a combination
and Ekaku counters with a good low kick that Fairbanks was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fairbanks just manages to avoid it.
Fairbanks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fairbanks avoids it.
Fairbanks throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Fairbanks checks it.
Fairbanks misses the jab.
Ekaku feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Fairbanks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ekakus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fairbanks checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fairbanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fairbanks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fairbanks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fairbanks swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairbanks's knee momentarily.
Fairbanks is breathing heavily.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku motions for Fairbanks to come forward. Ekaku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fairbanks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fairbanks misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
As Fairbanks backs away, Ekaku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fairbanks checks the leg kick.
Fairbanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairbanks moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Fairbanks throws out a counter right but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.
Fairbanks looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot.
Fairbanks moves into range and clinches up with Ekaku.
Fairbanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Fairbanks avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Fairbanks working aggressively here.
Fairbanks scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbanks fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Desmond Fairbanks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ekaku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairbanks throws a right hand that misses
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fairbanks works the jab nicely.
Fairbanks misses with a straight left.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairbanks throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairbanks's knee momentarily.
Fairbanks misses the body punch
and Ekaku counters with a body kick that stops Fairbanks in his tracks momentarily.
Fairbanks needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.
Fairbanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fairbanks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick.
Fairbanks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Fairbanks throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Fairbanks catches Ekaku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ekaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fairbanks throws a series of punches but Ekaku avoids them all with ease.
Fairbanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku counters with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Fairbanks looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Fairbanks wants to clinch.
Ekaku half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fairbanks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks.
Ekaku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku slips a jab from Fairbanks.
Ekaku defending well as Fairbanks loads up on a big left hand.
As Fairbanks backs away, Ekaku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fairbanks misses with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fairbanks fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairbanks misses with a hook
and Ekaku counters with a low kick, right behind Fairbanks 's knee.
A left lands for Ekaku.
Fairbanks tries to clinch but Ekaku is having none of it.
Ekaku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fairbanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fairbanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fairbanks's sensitive parts.
Fairbanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Fairbanks throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Ekaku tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks wants to clinch up but Ekaku keeps it at a distance.
Fairbanks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekaku scores with a nice strike.
Fairbanks throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fairbanks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fairbanks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fairbanks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku lands with a kick to the temple. Fairbanks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ekaku scores with a head kick.
Fairbanks is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Fairbanks's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairbanks tries to avoid it.
Fairbanks is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku finish him?
Fairbanks wants to clinch.
You can see that Fairbanks has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Fairbanks looks to land a combination but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Fairbanks throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku counters with a huge left! Fairbanks is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ekaku isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fairbanks from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ekaku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiroshi Ekaku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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