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DUEL#106 Feltre vs Pearson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Wesson (ranked 1675 p4p, 229 weight class) and Fagell McLovin (ranked 2686 p4p, 337 weight class). Wesson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In Your Honor - Foo Fighters. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fagell McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLovin, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Wesson blocks the leg kick.
Wesson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McLovin misses with a low kick.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by McLovin.
Wesson forces McLovin back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wesson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wesson.
Wesson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLovin dodges an elbow strike from Wesson.
Wesson 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.
Wesson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson is pushing McLovin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wesson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wesson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wesson throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wesson throws an elbow but misses.
Wesson swings wildly with an uppercut but McLovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesson swings wildly with an uppercut but McLovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLovin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wesson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLovin! But no joy.
McLovin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLovin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wesson.
Wesson throws a push kick but McLovin slaps the foot to one side.
Wesson throws an overhand right that lands on McLovin's shoulder, as McLovin tries to avoid the shot.
McLovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wesson. That did some damage!
Wesson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Wesson lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLovin doesn't seem phased though.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
McLovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson throws a leg kick but McLovin moved away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wesson.
McLovin moves out of range of the body kick.
Wesson avoids the head kick by McLovin.
Fagell McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
The crowd cheers as Wesson lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLovin doesn't seem phased though.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
McLovin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slow jab from Wesson misses its intended target.
Wesson scores with a punch to the head.
McLovin swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLovin manages to circle out of the way.
Wesson moves out of range as McLovin throws a body kick.
McLovin ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
McLovin throws a series of punches but Wesson avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLovin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLovin tries a head kick but it misses.
Wesson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Wesson.
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin slips under a jab from Wesson.
McLovin misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLovin is looking to chop away at Wesson's legs.
Wesson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wesson throws a counter high kick but McLovin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wesson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLovin.
McLovin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLovin lands a high kick!
Wesson lands with a kick to the ribs.
McLovin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wesson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McLovin takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Wesson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLovin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wesson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wesson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLovin throws a solid leg kick but Wesson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McLovin.
Wesson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson connects with a high kick.
Decent striking displayed by Wesson there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wesson.
McLovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLovin scores with a push kick.
Wesson throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like McLovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLovin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLovin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wesson rather than just go for the knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wesson.
McLovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from McLovin.
Wesson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLovin at a distance.
Wesson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Wesson.
McLovin tries to land a leg kick but Wesson saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Wesson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McLovin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLovin swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Wesson misses its intended target.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLovin.
Nice defenses there by McLovin.
Sloppy strikes from McLovin. Those never looked like landing.
Wesson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wesson lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLovin's sensitive parts.
McLovin throws an off balance right hand
and Wesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLovin throws a low kick but Wesson moves out of range easily.
Wesson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McLovin throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesson manages to avoid it.
McLovin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wesson.
Wesson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLovin can do to turn this around?
McLovin lands a nice shot that snaps Wesson's head back.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wesson is looking to land body kicks.
McLovin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wesson moves away from the strike by McLovin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson swings widly with a right hand
and McLovin counters with a thumping low kick.
Wesson scores with a kick to the body.
McLovin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wesson back to the cage. McLovin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wesson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLovin.
Wesson blocks a low kick nicely.
Wesson wants to clinch.
Wesson keeps McLovin at a distance using the push kick.
McLovin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wesson throws a leg kick but McLovin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLovin throws a leg kick that misses.
McLovin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson looks to land a body kick but McLovin moved away.
McLovin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McLovin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fagell McLovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
McLovin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Wesson does no damage.
Wesson lands with an uppercut that bounces McLovin off the cage and back into range.
McLovin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wesson in his tracks.
McLovin avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Wesson cracks the inside of McLovin's front leg.
Wesson throws a wild body kick that McLovin sees coming a mile off.
Wesson throws a body kick that misses.
Wesson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Wesson blocks the low kick.
A jab from Wesson misses.
As Wesson backs off McLovin throws a huge counter combo but Wesson manages to avoid it all.
Wesson misses with a looping left.
McLovin misses with a two punch combination.
McLovin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLovin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wesson.
McLovin lands with an uppercut that bounces Wesson off the cage and back into range.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but McLovin is out of range.
Wesson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wesson misses with a head kick.
McLovin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wesson.
McLovin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McLovin throws a sloppy head kick and Wesson moves out of range easily.
McLovin avoids a kick to the body.
Wesson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but McLovin is out of range.
A head kick misses from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a series of wild punches.
McLovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from McLovin.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLovin throws out a loose jab but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin throws out a counter right but Wesson avoids it with no problem.
Nice body kick there by Wesson.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLovin manages to avoid it.
Wesson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wesson walks into a stiff left hand from McLovin.
McLovin blocks a jab.
McLovin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from McLovin.
Wesson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLovin manages to circle out of the way.
McLovin throws a head kick but Wesson moves out of range.
McLovin scores with a head kick.
McLovin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wesson.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
McLovin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fagell McLovin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wesson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wesson lands a jab to the head.
McLovin misses with a body kick.
McLovin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wesson thinks about countering with a body kick.
McLovin misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Wesson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLovin misses with a shot to the body
and Wesson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wesson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLovin unleashes a big counter combination but Wesson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wesson blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Wesson throws a body punch but McLovin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin avoids the body shot from Wesson.
Wesson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from McLovin misses.
McLovin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLovin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wesson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson looks to land a body kick but McLovin moved away.
McLovin cracks a nice hook into Wesson's ribs.
McLovin looks to land a combination but Wesson avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from McLovin.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and McLovin moves out of range easily.
McLovin lands with a nice body punch.
Wesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLovin avoids the body shot from Wesson.
McLovin throws a front kick aimed at Wesson's knee but Wesson avoids it well.
McLovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wesson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wesson throws a nice head kick!
McLovin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wesson throws a push kick but McLovin slaps the foot to one side.
Wesson throws a push kick but McLovin slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLovin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wesson looks for the body kick but McLovin saw that one coming.
McLovin lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLovin.
McLovin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McLovin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wesson is out of range and McLovin settles back down.
Wesson avoids the body shot from McLovin.
Wesson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLovin blocks a leg kick.
Wesson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wesson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLovin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLovin throws a hook but Wesson avoids it easily.
Wesson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wesson lands a nice hook to McLovin's body. McLovin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLovin, right into the meat.
McLovin moves out of range of the body kick.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wesson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLovin.
Wesson throws the kick towards the body but McLovin avoids it.
Good exchange - Wesson coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Despite the aggression on McLovin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McLovin misses with a double jab.
Wesson throws the left hand but McLovin avoids the punch easily.
Wesson throws the kick towards the body but McLovin avoids it.
McLovin throws a one two combo.
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. McLovin moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from McLovin.
Wesson lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by McLovin. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McLovin throws a chopping leg kick but Wesson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McLovin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Wesson.
Wesson throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLovin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wesson under the eye.
McLovin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wesson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McLovin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Wesson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McLovin.
A big right from Wesson misses.
Wesson tries to land a front kick but McLovin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McLovin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wesson.
McLovin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLovin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wesson. Wesson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McLovin scores with a hook.
Wesson tries to clinch up but McLovin circles away and keeps his distance.
Wesson swings for the body but McLovin moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wesson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McLovin misses with a looping right.
McLovin throws a front kick aimed at Wesson's knee but Wesson avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fagell McLovin.
I think McLovin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fagell McLovin!
After winning the bout, Fagell McLovin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Dean Wesson had this to say: 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kisame Hoshigaki (ranked 2002 p4p, 265 weight class) and Evan Better (ranked 1727 p4p, 240 weight class). Hoshigaki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HMMM!. Better has chosen Mother by Danzig as his entrance music. Evan Better has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kisame Hoshigaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Better!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hoshigaki.
Better appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick by Hoshigaki misses
and Better counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Better is looking to chop away at Hoshigaki's legs.
Better rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoshigaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hoshigaki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Better.
Better misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Better both land. Nice combination.
Good leg kick by Better there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoshigaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoshigaki throws a nice looking combination but Better bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Better finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Better shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hoshigaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshigaki is wriggling around but Better manages to pass to half guard.
Better wants to pass the guard but Hoshigaki is defending well.
Hoshigaki trying to control from the bottom.
Hoshigaki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Better manages to pass to mount!
Better prevents Hoshigaki from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki wants to hold on but Better pushes him away.
Better landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Better wants to control the pace but Hoshigaki is squirming around nicely.
Hoshigaki wants to control but Better is having none of it.
Better thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hoshigaki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hoshigaki is working to get back to half guard.
Hoshigaki gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki wants to get back to his feet.
Hoshigaki is holding on to half guard well.
Hoshigaki wants to control but Better is keeping busy.
Better wants to take a breather but Hoshigaki is having none of it.
Better prevents Hoshigaki from improving his position.
Hoshigaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoshigaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Better wants to pass the guard but Hoshigaki is keeping the position.
Hoshigaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoshigaki looks to throw the jab but Better is out of range.
Better closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoshigaki quickly recovers to half guard.
Better stalling away here and it's allowed Hoshigaki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hoshigaki looking to control.
Better is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Better dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Better misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoshigaki dodges the punch combination from Better.
Hoshigaki tests Better's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Better misses.
Evan Better seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Better shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Better scores with a hook to the body. Hoshigaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Better misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Better has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Better has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Better throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoshigaki's waist but Hoshigaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Better off to one side.
Better drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Better working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Better misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hoshigaki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hoshigaki wants to control but Better postures up.
Evan Better has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoshigaki is looking to reverse the position.
Better working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Better swings around for an armbar but Hoshigaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Better's guard.
Hoshigaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoshigaki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hoshigaki wants to control from the top but Better keeps moving.
Hoshigaki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Better's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Better pushes a forearm under Hoshigaki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hoshigaki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evan Better!
Our winner, Evan Better, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Steele (ranked 2798 p4p, 319 weight class) and Gattsu Emelianenko (ranked 2093 p4p, 249 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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234 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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247 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gattsu Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jason Steele has been cut.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Steele darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
I was talking to Steele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Steele.
Emelianenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steele wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele lands with a good body shot.
Steele takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steele tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele scores with a hook to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelianenko. Emelianenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steele wants to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko punishes Steele's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Steele is looking to wear down Emelianenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses.
Steele misses with a jab to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steele thinking.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Steele closes the distance but Emelianenko moves to the side
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steele doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
An attempted straight right counter from Steele misses the target.
Steele throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Steele swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Emelianenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steele wants to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Steele misses with a body punch
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steele thinking.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steele moves into range and clinches up with Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gattsu Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Steele'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.
Steele scores with a body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steele jabs Emelianenko right on the nose. Emelianenko blinks but takes it well.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a combination
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.
Emelianenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Steele punishes Emelianenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Steele takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Steele tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Steele takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Steele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gattsu Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Steele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steele throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Steele staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele walks into a left hand.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steele pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Steele is looking to counter punch.
Emelianenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Steele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelianenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steele with a jab.
Steele cracks a nice hook into Emelianenko's ribs.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Steele finds it's way through Emelianenko's defenses.
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Steele swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steele swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a left to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Steele's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Steele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Steele throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steele works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.
Oooooh!!! Emelianenko has knocked Steele down with a huge combo! Emelianenko steps away and waves a wobbly Steele back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Steele is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele tests Emelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Steele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a huge left! Steele is in big trouble! He's backing up but Emelianenko isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Steele from any more damage. A dominating finish by Emelianenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gattsu Emelianenko!
An out of breath Gattsu Emelianenko 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Johny Persecutioned (ranked 1572 p4p, 212 weight class) and Black Coleman (ranked 1729 p4p, 241 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 Black Coleman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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33
184 lbs
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38
201 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Persecutioned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persecutioned takes the fight into the clinch.
Persecutioned throws an elbow that misses.
Persecutioned is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coleman is defending well for now.
Coleman works on Persecutioned's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coleman.
Persecutioned looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Persecutioned working Coleman over with knees to the body.
Coleman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Persecutioned blocks it with crossed arms.
Coleman trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman.
Persecutioned lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Persecutioned throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike.
Persecutioned works on Coleman's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries a body shot but Coleman blocks it.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persecutioned tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coleman's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coleman misses with a knee to the head.
Persecutioned takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Persecutioned.
Coleman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Persecutioned's face.
Persecutioned tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persecutioned trying to control the position but instead, Coleman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Persecutioned into the cage.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Persecutioned.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Persecutioned on the side of the head.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Persecutioned tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coleman is in Persecutioned's guard.
Persecutioned will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him.
Persecutioned trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Persecutioned is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Coleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Persecutioned's head.
Coleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Persecutioned is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Persecutioned wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position.
Coleman controlling from the top position.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Persecutioned works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Persecutioned has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Coleman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Persecutioned has had enough of the clinch but Coleman keeps him there for the moment.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot to the body.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Persecutioned blocks with his arms.
Coleman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Persecutioned seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Coleman can turn it around.
Persecutioned pushes Coleman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persecutioned creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coleman's defenses.
Persecutioned is leaning against Coleman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Persecutioned cracks Coleman with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Persecutioned fails to land.
Coleman blocks an elbow strike.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Persecutioned blocks with his arms.
Persecutioned blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned breaks the clinch.
Persecutioned wants to clinch.
Coleman feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Coleman misses.
Persecutioned clinches up against the cage.
Coleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
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 Johny Persecutioned will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Coleman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Persecutioned counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Persecutioned moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Coleman prevents Persecutioned from getting back to his feet.
Coleman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Persecutioned dives on top into guard.
Coleman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Persecutioned gets to his feet - Coleman follows without any prompting.
Coleman lands a nice shot that snaps Persecutioned's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Persecutioned.
Good exchange - Coleman coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persecutioned tries to clinch there but Coleman circles away.
Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Persecutioned counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Persecutioned swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coleman throws a big shot that misses.
Persecutioned throws a big counter combination but Coleman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Persecutioned gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Persecutioned has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Persecutioned blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Coleman.
Persecutioned blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike.
Coleman landing knees to the head.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Persecutioned takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Persecutioned.
Coleman takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands with a light punch inside.
Persecutioned content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Persecutioned is leaning against Coleman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Persecutioned lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Persecutioned misses with a hook to the ribs.
Persecutioned pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Persecutioned swivels and escapes.
Coleman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch.
Persecutioned throws a nice looking combination but Coleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Persecutioned lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Persecutioned.
Sloppy strikes from Persecutioned. Those never looked like landing.
Coleman tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Persecutioned counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Persecutioned looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Persecutioned on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Persecutioned throws a series of punches but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman jabs Persecutioned right on the nose. Persecutioned blinks but takes it well.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Persecutioned throwing a counter right hand but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Johny Persecutioned has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Coleman.
Persecutioned connects with a body shot.
Persecutioned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persecutioned is looking to counter with a body kick.
Coleman gets a clinch.
Coleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Persecutioned as the two fighters clinch.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Persecutioned scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Persecutioned blocks with his arms.
Coleman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Persecutioned is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Persecutioned can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman controls the action.
Johny Persecutioned has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Persecutioned misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Persecutioned manages to break the clinch.
Persecutioned slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Persecutioned swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Persecutioned dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Coleman tries to bum rush Persecutioned with a series of wild strikes but Persecutioned uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coleman throws a lazy right hand but Persecutioned sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Persecutioned seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Persecutioned lands a jab.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.
Black Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Persecutioned.
Coleman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coleman lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned takes the fight into the clinch.
Coleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coleman blocks a body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coleman.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Persecutioned blocks with his arms.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Persecutioned avoids it.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman misses with some punches.
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Persecutioned counters with a nice uppercut.
Coleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Persecutioned makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Coleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Persecutioned circles away.
Persecutioned throws a big counter combination but Coleman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Persecutioned shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coleman as he avoids it easily.
Coleman cracks Persecutioned with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coleman throws a right hand that misses
and Persecutioned counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coleman throws the left hand but Persecutioned avoids the punch easily.
Black Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned dives in and grabs Coleman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes down on Persecutioned's head and hops out.
Persecutioned dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coleman. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Persecutioned counters with a nice uppercut.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coleman wants to clinch but Persecutioned slips to the side
and Persecutioned counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Persecutioned stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Persecutioned swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coleman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Persecutioned wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned closes the distance and clinches.
Persecutioned is trying to maintain a safe position but Coleman gets an underhook and turns Persecutioned into the cage.
Coleman blocking some punches.
Coleman throws a head punch that misses.
Persecutioned has had enough of the clinch but Coleman keeps him there for the moment.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned lands with a left to the head.
Persecutioned lands with a right to the head.
Coleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Persecutioned scores with a shot to the side of Coleman's head.
Persecutioned doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Coleman.
Persecutioned tries to throw a body punch but Coleman avoids it by throwing Persecutioned back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coleman's defenses.
Persecutioned managing to block the knees to the body from Coleman.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Persecutioned lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned is trying to break the clinch but Coleman is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persecutioned.
Coleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Persecutioned pushes Coleman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coleman lands a body shot.
Persecutioned breaks from the clinch.
Johny Persecutioned is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Persecutioned throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Johny Persecutioned is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman moves into the clinch.
Persecutioned tries to throw a body punch but Coleman avoids it by throwing Persecutioned back against the cage.
Persecutioned escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Persecutioned moved out of range nicely.
Persecutioned is looking to counter punch.
Persecutioned listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Persecutioned moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Persecutioned showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Persecutioned, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Mitchell (ranked 1605 p4p, 47 weight class) and Japa Koniu (ranked 2864 p4p, 322 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Japa Koniu!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koniu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mitchell doesn't seem bothered though.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koniu defends it nicely.
Good shot there by Koniu.
Mitchell has his takedown stuffed
and Koniu counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jose Mitchell has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mitchell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Koniu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell is working Koniu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
Koniu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell passes Koniu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koniu keeps working.
Koniu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mitchell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koniu has hold of Mitchell's hands but Mitchell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell working over Koniu with some ground and pound. Koniu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mitchell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koniu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mitchell.
Mitchell winds up and cracks Koniu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
Mitchell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That has opened up Japa Koniu's cut even more.
Mitchell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Japa Koniu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Japa Koniu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jose Mitchell!
After winning the bout, Jose Mitchell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James B. Grossweiner (ranked 1025 p4p, 136 weight class) and Marco Antonio Conchito Alonso (ranked 1430 p4p, 197 weight class). Conchito Alonso has chosen War - The Cisco Kid as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James B. Grossweiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Antonio Conchito Alonso !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossweiner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grossweiner avoids the body shot from Conchito Alonso .
Grossweiner lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Marco Antonio Conchito Alonso has been cut.
Grossweiner scores with a leg kick.
Conchito Alonso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grossweiner lands a big right hand that sends Conchito Alonso crashing to the mat! Grossweiner stays standing though and waves Conchito Alonso back to his feet!
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!
Conchito Alonso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grossweiner counters with a nice right hand that sends Conchito Alonso toppling to the canvas! Conchito Alonso scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Grossweiner finish him?!
Conchito Alonso is rocked!
Conchito Alonso bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Grossweiner comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Conchito Alonso falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Conchito Alonso was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James B. Grossweiner!
James B. Grossweiner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Marco Antonio Conchito Alonso was interviewed post fight and said 'Pinche pendejos!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshimo Sakamoto (ranked 634 p4p, 68 weight class) and Gracie Allen (ranked 337 p4p, 44 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
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gracie Allen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Sakamoto coming out on top.
Allen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sakamoto lands a jab to the head.
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a low kick, looking for Allen's leg but Allen calmly moves out of range.
Allen takes one on the button.
Sakamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Allen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakamoto wants to break free but Allen has control.
Allen just leaning against Sakamoto, taking a breather.
Sakamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Sakamoto manages to pull guard.
Allen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen wants to stand but Sakamoto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sakamoto working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen throwing strikes but missing.
Sakamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allen trying to control but Sakamoto is working from the bottom.
Allen landing some decent shots from guard.
Allen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sakamoto controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sakamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Allen wanted to stand there but Sakamoto had control of the position.
Allen throwing strikes but missing.
Allen wants to get up but he can't break Sakamoto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sakamoto has momentary wrist control but Allen slips an elbow through the middle.
Allen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sakamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allen defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Allen preventing the sweep.
Allen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sakamoto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Allen, into his guard.
Sakamoto throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sakamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakamoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Sakamoto is looking to pass into half guard but Allen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Allen is in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.
Sakamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto 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.
Sakamoto scores with a spinning back kick!
Sakamoto tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away.
Sakamoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Allen defends well and Sakamoto ends up having to push Allen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Allen tries to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto shakes him off and moves away.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a straight left.
Allen checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Allen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Allen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto cracks Allen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Allen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Allen blocks the leg kick.
Sakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A leg kick checked by Allen.
Allen is looking for the big counter here.
A cross from Sakamoto lands.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Sakamoto loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allen avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Allen checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto tries to work over Allen's front leg with a kick but Allen checks it.
The fighters circling - Sakamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen throws out a counter right but Sakamoto avoids it with no problem.
Sakamoto lands with a cross.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakamoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Allen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gracie Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen blocks a leg kick.
Allen is looking for the big counter here.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Sakamoto as he connects with a hook.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Allen is looking for the big counter here.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sakamoto scores with a jab. Allen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sakamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
A low kick from Sakamoto misses
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allen wants to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto pushes him away.
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Allen checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Allen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sakamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen tries to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto shakes him off and moves away.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Sakamoto finds it's target.
Allen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakamoto.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Allen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Allen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Allen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Allen slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakamoto. That's going to slow Allen down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks.
Allen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Allen defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Allen avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakamoto.
Allen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakamoto thumps Allen with a low kick.
Sakamoto throws a lazy body kick
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sakamoto loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Allen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto scores with a nice strike.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakamoto sets himself, and Allen steps forward looking for the clinch! Sakamoto avoids it this time.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Allen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sakamoto blocks it well.
Sakamoto scores with a nice body kick.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen unleashes a big counter combination but Sakamoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sakamoto throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto works the jab nicely.
Sakamoto tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Allen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sakamoto with a body shot.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Allen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sakamoto misses the body punch
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Sakamoto tries to work over Allen's front leg with a kick but Allen checks it.
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen thinks about the counter body kick.
Sakamoto lands a glancing blow to the side of Allen's head.
Sakamoto throws a lazy body kick
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Allen throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Allen counters with a one-two to the body.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. Allen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sakamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Allen.
Allen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Allen sees coming a mile off.
Allen throws a counter combo.
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Allen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Allen tries to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto shakes him off and moves away.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto lands a jab to Allen's midsection.
Allen blocks the body kick.
Allen throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Allen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakamoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Allen to the mat! Allen manages to get full guard.
Allen has an active guard here but Sakamoto has managed to pass into half guard.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakamoto is controlling the pace.
Allen won't allow Sakamoto to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakamoto 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Still worried about my eyes tough guy?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Brophy (ranked 443 p4p, 57 weight class) and Poro Peukalo (ranked 626 p4p, 76 weight class). Brophy comes to the cage accompanied by The Grumpy Song. Bob Brophy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Brophy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Poro Peukalo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peukalo misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Peukalo.
Peukalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Brophy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brophy with a nice cross.
Brophy scores with a leg kick.
Peukalo walks into a jab.
Brophy defending well as Peukalo loads up on a big left hand.
Peukalo throws a combination that misses
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Poro Peukalo has been cut.
Peukalo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peukalo moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Peukalo controls his hands.
Brophy misses with a body punch.
Brophy lands a hook that snaps the head of Peukalo backwards.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy avoids a wild elbow strike from Peukalo.
Brophy scores with a shot to the side of Peukalo's head.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peukalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Peukalo is trying to maintain a safe position but Brophy gets an underhook and turns Peukalo into the cage.
Brophy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peukalo backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peukalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brophy's brow.
Peukalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Brophy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Brophy - that landed with a thud.
Peukalo lands a shot to the body.
Brophy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peukalo backwards.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peukalo has Brophy pressed against the cage, preventing Brophy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brophy avoids a wild elbow strike from Peukalo.
Brophy blocks an elbow strike from Peukalo.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Peukalo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brophy.
Nice body punch from Brophy - that landed with a thud.
Peukalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brophy.
Brophy blocking some punches.
Peukalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peukalo stalling in the clinch but Brophy improves position.
Peukalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Brophy.
Peukalo looks winded!
Brophy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Brophy.
Peukalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy scores with a shoulder strike.
Peukalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brophy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brophy breaks from the clinch.
Peukalo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brophy.
Brophy thuds his right hand into Peukalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brophy closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Peukalo! Brophy dives in looking to finish! Peukalo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Brophy!
Bob Brophy retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Bob Brophy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Andersson (ranked 113 p4p, 12 weight class) and Marv Miller (ranked 947 p4p, 148 weight class). Miller has chosen Party in the USA- Miley Cyrus as his entrance music. Marv Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Andersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marv Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Miller misses.
Andersson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller throws a leg kick but Andersson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Andersson slips the punch.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson staying out of range there.
Miller lands a glancing blow to the side of Andersson's head.
Andersson jabs at Miller's body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Miller 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.
Andersson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andersson scores with a hook.
Andersson scores with a nice strike.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller throws the left hand but Andersson avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller avoids the body shot from Andersson.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson.
It appears Andersson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Andersson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Andersson tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Andersson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Andersson ducks down to avoid it.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andersson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
Andersson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Andersson there.
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Andersson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andersson misses with an uppercut
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller slips under a jab from Andersson.
Miller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andersson.
Andersson wants to land a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Andersson misses
and Miller counters with a left to the body.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Andersson's front leg but catches the back leg as Andersson tries to avoid it.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andersson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andersson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Andersson feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Andersson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Miller! Andersson lets Miller back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Miller is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson throws a front kick that sends Miller stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Andersson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andersson counters with a crisp right that sends Miller to the canvas! Andersson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Andersson!
Benny Andersson retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Feltre (ranked 179 p4p, 7 weight class) and Johnny Pearson (ranked 523 p4p, 27 weight class). Feltre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Someday Never Comes. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felipe Feltre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pearson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pearson throws a good cross that connects.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feltre throws a looping overhand right but Pearson ducks down to avoid it.
Feltre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feltre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearson tries to land a front kick but Feltre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Feltre misses with a low kick.
Feltre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pearson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Feltre counters with a head kick. That will keep Pearson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson connects with a body shot.
Pearson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Feltre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Feltre thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Feltre circles away.
Pearson thumps Feltre with a low kick.
Feltre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Feltre circles away.
Feltre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Feltre circles away from the clinch attempt
and Feltre counters with a nice uppercut.
Feltre throws out a leg kick but Pearson moves out of range and Feltre only half commits.
Feltre throws an overhand right that lands on Pearson's shoulder, as Pearson tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson tries to counter with a clinch but Feltre shakes him off and moves away.
Pearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson cracks Feltre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Feltre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pearson's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Feltre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is looking to land body kicks.
Pearson tries to land a front kick but Feltre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pearson misses with a leg kick
and Feltre counters with a series of strikes. Pearson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pearson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Feltre lands a right hand from hell, dropping Pearson. Feltre pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre retains his bantamweight title!
Felipe Feltre managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
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