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SyFi 74 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Noufert (ranked 4672 p4p, 213 weight class) and Alexander Volg Zangief (ranked 4967 p4p, 222 weight class). Zangief has chosen The wolf's hunt by-WOLFSLAIR as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chris Noufert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Noufert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Volg Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangief scores with a decent looking hook.
Zangief lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Noufert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noufert changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zangief stuffs the takedown.
Zangief has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Noufert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zangief defends well and Noufert ends up having to push Zangief into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Noufert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Noufert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zangief just misses with a punch to the body.
Noufert looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zangief lands a nice hook to Noufert's body. Noufert takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noufert shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zangief napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zangief manages to work his way to half guard, despite Noufert's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zangief slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zangief looking to control but Noufert passes into half guard.
Zangief flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zangief moves into full guard.
Zangief not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noufert works over Zangief with some ground and pound from guard.
Zangief will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zangief throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zangief throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zangief trying to control the position here.
Noufert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noufert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zangief has his foot on Noufert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noufert works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zangief has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zangief trying to keep a closed guard but Noufert is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noufert trying to control but Zangief is working from the bottom.
Noufert landing with the ground and pound.
Noufert trying to control but Zangief is working from the bottom.
Zangief throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zangief thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zangief looks to throw the jab but Noufert is out of range.
Zangief misses the jab.
Noufert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zangief circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zangief! But no joy.
Noufert shoots in and gets a takedown into Zangief's guard.
Zangief striking off his back but it's not causing Noufert any problems.
Zangief wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noufert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zangief trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Noufert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noufert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zangief has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noufert has managed to get both his arms back between Zangief's legs - danger averted.
Noufert is working Zangief over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Noufert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zangief's head.
Zangief is rocked!
Zangief keeping moving, preventing Noufert from controlling successfully.
Zangief is still in real trouble! Can Noufert finish him?
Zangief looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zangief keeping moving, preventing Noufert from controlling successfully.
Zangief seems to have recovered his senses.
Noufert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noufert is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangief is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Noufert is staying active underneath Zangief, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zangief landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zangief throwing shots but Noufert is blocking nicely.
Zangief moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Noufert.
Noufert is trying to get back to half guard.
Zangief throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Volg Zangief will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zangief keeps the fight on the outside.
Zangief slaps away a takedown attempt from Noufert, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Zangief was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noufert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zangief avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Zangief. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zangief.
Noufert tries for a takedown but Zangief sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Noufert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zangief.
Noufert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zangief looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zangief.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noufert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zangief throws out the jab.
Zangief lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief connects with a crisp jab.
Zangief misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zangief listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zangief lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noufert circles away quickly and effectively.
Noufert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Noufert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zangief avoids it really well and circles away.
Noufert with a poor takedown
letting Zangief counter with a right hand.
Zangief throws a jab when Noufert was well out of range.
Alexander Volg Zangief is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zangief lands an overhand right.
Noufert drives through and clinches with Zangief against the cage.
Zangief lands a takedown into guard.
Noufert on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Noufert tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zangief postures up in Noufert's guard and throws a big left but Noufert blocks it.
Noufert is looking for a triangle but Zangief pushes his legs off easily.
Noufert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zangief postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zangief loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noufert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zangief gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zangief accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noufert throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zangief stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noufert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noufert is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zangief is looking to work some ground and pound but Noufert has wrist control.
Zangief has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zangief loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noufert keeping moving, preventing Zangief from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zangief accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zangief is looking to work some ground and pound but Noufert has wrist control.
Noufert working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Zangief catches Noufert right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Zangief lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noufert.
Zangief throws a body shot but no joy.
Noufert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noufert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zangief defends well and Noufert ends up having to push Zangief into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Noufert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Noufert tries for a takedown but Zangief circles away easily
enabling Zangief to counter with a crisp jab.
Zangief might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Noufert gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zangief.
Zangief has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zangief lands with an overhand left.
Noufert walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from Zangief. No joy for Noufert on that attempt.
Zangief feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nouferts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zangief keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noufert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noufert is rocked!
Noufert misses with a takedown
and Zangief counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Noufert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noufert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chris Noufert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zangief throws a monster overhand right that drops Noufert! Zangief follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Volg Zangief!
Alexander Volg Zangief made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Chuck Van .....DAMN YOU GOT YOUR ADS BEAT!!!
I AM THE RED WOLF AND I'M ON THE EVENT TO THE CHAMP..'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Kovarov (ranked 3992 p4p, 187 weight class) and Dax Baxter (ranked 3386 p4p, 153 weight class). Leo Kovarov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
135 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Kovarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dax Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovarov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovarov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baxter throws a series of strikes that have Kovarov backpedaling.
Baxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxter.
Dax Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kovarov.
Baxter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Kovarov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Baxter. Beautiful body shot.
Baxter scores with a one two! Kovarov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Kovarov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Baxter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovarov. Kovarov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovarov gets tackled into the cage by Baxter. Baxter maintains the clinch.
Baxter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baxter being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter blocks an elbow strike.
Baxter has a couple of punches blocked by Kovarov.
Baxter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovarov backwards.
Kovarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovarov lands a body punch.
Kovarov has Baxter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baxter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baxter working aggressively here.
Baxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter misses with the head strike.
Baxter misses with a knee strike.
Kovarov drags the fight down to the ground.
Baxter looking to sit in guard and control but Kovarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baxter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baxter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baxter keeps trying to improve his position.
Kovarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter trying to control the position here.
Kovarov content to stall in guard here.
Kovarov wants to pass the guard but Baxter is keeping the position.
Kovarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kovarov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kovarov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kovarov working the body and head with strikes.
Kovarov working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baxter is looking for a sweep.
Baxter struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baxter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Baxter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kovarov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baxter tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kovarov easily slips into full mount!
Kovarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kovarov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kovarov controlling from the full mount.
Kovarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baxter for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dax Baxter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kovarov 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.
Kovarov throws a head kick that misses.
Baxter lands with a right hand.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovarov has a takedown stuffed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baxter.
Kovarov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baxter wants to improve his position but Kovarov is controlling well.
Baxter has hold of Kovarov's hands but Kovarov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovarov is thwarting Baxter's attempts to control the position.
Baxter is looking to improve his position.
Kovarov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baxter wants to control but Kovarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovarov prevents Baxter from improving his position.
Kovarov wants to free his trapped foot but Baxter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baxter has hold of Kovarov's hands but Kovarov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baxter is looking for a sweep. Kovarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baxter is trying to maintain the position but Kovarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kovarov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kovarov is trying to work for a kimura but Baxter is defending well.
Kovarov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Leo Kovarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Baxter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovarov shoots in for a takedown but Baxter shows good takedown defense.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovarov tries for a takedown but Baxter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Kovarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Baxter. Beautiful body shot.
Baxter throws a shot to the body.
Baxter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baxter blocks the body kick.
Baxter misses with a hook.
Baxter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Kovarov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baxter.
Kovarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baxter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baxter scores with a hook.
Baxter looks to land a combination but Kovarov avoids it well.
Dax Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baxter stuffs the takedown attempt from Kovarov. Kovarov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter misses with an uppercut. Kovarov saw that one coming.
Baxter misses with a body shot.
Kovarov instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter misses with a body punch.
Baxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baxter misses with a body punch.
Kovarov pulls guard.
Kovarov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baxter has passed into half guard!
Baxter stops Kovarov from getting back to his feet.
Baxter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kovarov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baxter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Baxter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Baxter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Baxter does no damage.
Baxter thuds his right hand into Kovarov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baxter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baxter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kovarov's head.
Kovarov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kovarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kovarov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovarov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baxter cracks a nice hook into Kovarov's ribs.
Kovarov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baxter is rocked!
Leo Kovarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovarov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baxter is still in real trouble! Can Kovarov finish him?
Kovarov happy to just control the position for now.
Baxter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter trying to remain calm as Kovarov controls from the top position.
Baxter tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kovarov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Baxter is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kovarov locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Baxter is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leo Kovarov!
In defeat, Dax Baxter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joca Carioca (ranked 2829 p4p, 244 weight class) and Steve Henley (ranked 3656 p4p, 290 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joca Carioca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Henley!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carioca shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Henley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carioca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carioca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carioca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carioca stopping the sweep attempt from Henley.
Carioca trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Carioca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioca wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Carioca is really struggling to control Henley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Carioca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioca drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henley!
Henley scoring with punches and elbows.
Henley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carioca, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henley is looking to take a break and control but Carioca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carioca is trying to control Henley's posture but Henley avoids it.
Carioca is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Henley is trying to get an arm triangle but Carioca is defending well.
Henley tries for a kimura but Carioca is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carioca is looking for a sweep.
Henley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carioca has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carioca is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henley works his way into side control.
Henley tries to score with some ground and pound. Carioca controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four 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.
Carioca is trying to control Henley's posture but Henley avoids it.
Henley tries to advance to mount but Carioca instead regains half guard.
Henley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carioca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carioca tries to get to full guard but Henley has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carioca is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Henley is tapping! Great win for Carioca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joca Carioca!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John MaGee (ranked 2745 p4p, 314 weight class) and Philip Moore (ranked 2550 p4p, 292 weight class). MaGee comes to the cage accompanied by Cunnilingus. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John MaGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Moore!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore throws a shot from downtown. MaGee moves away and avoids it.
MaGee is looking to counter the offense by Moore and move into the clinch.
MaGee throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
Moore throws a jab when MaGee was well out of range.
Jab from Moore.
MaGee walks into a left hand.
MaGee moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Moore moves into range and connects with a jab.
MaGee defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
MaGee closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
MaGee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MaGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MaGee.
Good body shot from Moore.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moore.
MaGee misses with some punches.
Moore lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Moore.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MaGee has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Moore scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Moore.
A head punch on the inside from MaGee fails to land.
MaGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by MaGee.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MaGee or not.
MaGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
MaGee really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Moore misses with some punches.
MaGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore lands a right hand.
MaGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of MaGee backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MaGee is pressed up against the cage. Moore has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MaGee down to the mat. MaGee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moore tries to keep at a distance but MaGee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
MaGee working aggressively here.
MaGee works on Moore's body with a couple of short punches.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MaGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MaGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Moore.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MaGee.
MaGee working aggressively here.
MaGee misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from MaGee as the two fighters clinch.
MaGee takes a shot to the head.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore blocking some punches.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Moore.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of MaGee backwards.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MaGee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head.
MaGee misses with a punch to the body.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore misses with the head strike.
MaGee has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
MaGee blocks a body shot from Moore.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
Moore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Moore.
MaGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MaGee working aggressively here.
Moore lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moore misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from MaGee.
MaGee scores with a shot to the side of Moore's head.
MaGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
MaGee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MaGee.
MaGee misses with some punches.
MaGee blocks an uppercut.
MaGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MaGee blocks an uppercut.
MaGee working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MaGee blocks a body shot from Moore.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
MaGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MaGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MaGee working aggressively here.
MaGee prevents a body shot from Moore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Moore dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MaGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moore scores with a nice right hand.
Moore motions for MaGee to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore tries to land a body kick
and MaGee counters with a stiff right hand.
MaGee slips a straight right by Moore.
Moore jabs at MaGee's body.
Moore takes a swing at MaGee's ribcage but misses.
MaGee tries to clinch but Moore moves away
and Moore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MaGee thinking.
Moore looks to throw the jab but MaGee is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore thuds his right hand into MaGee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MaGee manages to avoid it.
MaGee tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by MaGee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore scores with a sloppy right hand. MaGee should have avoided that one.
MaGee misses the body punch
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
MaGee moves into the clinch.
Moore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
MaGee tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore presses MaGee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MaGee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MaGee misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from MaGee fails to land.
MaGee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
MaGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from MaGee fails to land.
Philip Moore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Moore.
MaGee has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
MaGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Moore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MaGee.
Moore lands a left hand.
MaGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MaGee has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Moore has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. MaGee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Moore can turn it around.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by MaGee.
A nice left hand lands by Moore.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but MaGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MaGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MaGees head.
MaGee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by MaGee.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
MaGee working aggressively here.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MaGee lands an uppercut.
MaGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Moore scores with a nice short uppercut.
MaGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore scores with a hook to the body.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MaGee blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore blocking some punches.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as MaGee controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Moore goes for a takedown attempt but MaGee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Moore circles away and keeps his distance.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MaGee dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Nice jab there from Moore.
Moore is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
MaGee is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
MaGee clinches up with Moore and pushes him back against the cage.
MaGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MaGee misses with a punch on the inside.
MaGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
MaGee misses with some punches.
Moore works on MaGee's body with a couple of short punches.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
MaGee tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
MaGee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MaGee moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
MaGee tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it.
Moore lands a right hook to the body.
Moore connects with a single shot there.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
MaGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
MaGee avoids the body shot from Moore.
MaGee wants to clinch but Moore slips to the side
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by MaGee there.
MaGee defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Moore lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MaGee closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee.
Moore digs a right hand into MaGee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MaGee's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MaGee blocks a body shot from Moore.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as MaGee controls his hands.
MaGee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MaGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore scores with a nice hook to the head.
MaGee working aggressively here.
Moore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moore blocking some punches.
MaGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore blocking some punches.
MaGee lands with a left to the head.
MaGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Moore as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
MaGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
MaGee throws a head punch that misses.
MaGee misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore scores with a shoulder strike.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of MaGee backwards.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moore cracks MaGee with a nice body shot.
Moore lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
A left hand lands to the body for Moore.
MaGee has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Moore scores with a shoulder strike.
Moore lands a left hand that snaps the head of MaGee backwards.
A short body shot lands from Moore as the two fighters clinch.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
MaGee tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MaGee backwards.
MaGee throws a head punch that misses.
Moore lands with a left to the head.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of MaGee's head.
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of MaGee backwards.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
MaGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore cracks MaGee with a nice body shot.
Moore lands a left hand.
MaGee misses with a body punch.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Moore.
Moore presses MaGee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
John MaGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moore lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of MaGee's head.
Moore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by MaGee.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MaGee.
MaGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MaGee lands a body shot.
MaGee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by MaGee.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MaGee backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moore has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Moore!
An out of breath and clearly excited Philip Moore thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Odinson (ranked 2673 p4p, 290 weight class) and Ingo Butzhammer (ranked 2647 p4p, 289 weight class). Odinson comes into the arena with U Can't Touch This blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ingo Butzhammer enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Odinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ingo Butzhammer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butzhammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butzhammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Butzhammer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Odinson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Odinson tries to score with a low kick but Butzhammer moves his leg out of the way.
Butzhammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Odinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butzhammer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Odinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thor Odinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odinson throws a sloppy head kick and Butzhammer moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Odinson.
Odinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butzhammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butzhammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Butzhammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Odinson.
The fighters circling - Odinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Odinson's head coaches at IC&E Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Butzhammer 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.
Butzhammer 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.
Odinson misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odinson misses with a hook.
Butzhammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butzhammer drops his hands momentarily and Odinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Butzhammer takes one to the chin there.
Butzhammer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Odinson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Butzhammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Odinson can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butzhammer needs to keep his hands up - Odinson had a free shot at his head there.
Odinson checks the leg kick.
Odinson throws an overhand right that lands on Butzhammer's shoulder, as Butzhammer tries to avoid the shot.
Odinson misses with a looping right.
Odinson misses with a hook.
Butzhammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Odinson throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Odinson.
Odinson scores with a nice head shot.
Butzhammer tries to clinch up.
Odinson throws a looping overhand right but Butzhammer ducks down to avoid it.
Butzhammer throws a chopping leg kick but Odinson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Odinson connects with a body shot that sends Butzhammer's belly button to the back.
Odinson throws a looping overhand right but Butzhammer ducks down to avoid it.
Butzhammer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Odinson blocks a head kick by Butzhammer.
Butzhammer slips a jab from Odinson.
Butzhammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Odinson.
An inside leg kick from Butzhammer misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Odinson misses the target.
Butzhammer wants to land a leg kick but Odinson is out of range.
Butzhammer throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butzhammer slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Butzhammer misses.
Butzhammer scores with a leg kick.
Butzhammer misses with a low kick.
Butzhammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Odinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Butzhammer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Butzhammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Butzhammer checks the leg kick.
Odinson misses with a straight left.
Odinson misses the jab.
Odinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Odinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Odinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good work by Butzhammer as he checks the leg kick.
Odinson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Butzhammer misses with a low kick.
Odinson looks to throw the jab but Butzhammer is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Odinson.
Butzhammer throws a head kick but Odinson moves out of range.
Odinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butzhammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butzhammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butzhammer slips a jab from Odinson.
Odinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Odinson lands with a right hand.
Odinson lands with a cross.
Butzhammer throws a front kick aimed at Odinson's knee but Odinson avoids it well.
Odinson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Butzhammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crunch! Butzhammer slams his shin into Odinson's torso.
Butzhammer connects with a solid leg kick.
Butzhammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Odinson.
Butzhammer throws a leg kick but Odinson moved away.
Butzhammer throws a leg kick which misses Odinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Odinson tries to avoid it.
Butzhammer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Butzhammer throws a chopping leg kick but Odinson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Butzhammer throws a leg kick but Odinson moved away.
Butzhammer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Odinson is out of range and Butzhammer settles back down.
Butzhammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Odinson misses with a body shot.
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!
Butzhammer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Odinson digs a good hook to Butzhammer's body.
Butzhammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Butzhammer checks a leg kick.
Odinson misses with a hook. Butzhammer ducked under it nicely.
Odinson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Butzhammer 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 Odinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Odinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Odinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Odinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Butzhammer should have avoided that one.
Butzhammer misses with a leg kick.
Odinson misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Odinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Butzhammer.
Odinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Odinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Butzhammer should have avoided that one.
Butzhammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Odinson throwing a counter right hand but Butzhammer manages to avoid it.
Butzhammer moves in looking to clinch but Odinson pushes him off.
Odinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Butzhammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Odinson throws the left hand but Butzhammer avoids the punch easily.
Odinson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Butzhammer eats them both and turns towards Odinson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Odinson throws a leg kick which misses Butzhammer's front leg but catches the back leg as Butzhammer tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odinson 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.
Odinson works the jab nicely.
Butzhammer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Butzhammer throws a head kick that half lands.
Donk. Odinson catches Butzhammer right on the button with a cross.
Butzhammer throws a leg kick but Odinson checks it.
Odinson throws an off balance right hand
and Butzhammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Butzhammer tries to score with a low kick but Odinson moves his leg out of the way.
Odinson thuds a left hand into Butzhammer's body.
Odinson blocks a head kick by Butzhammer.
Thor Odinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Odinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Butzhammer's head backwards.
Odinson tries to keep at a distance but Butzhammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Odinson tries to circle away but Butzhammer has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Butzhammer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butzhammer slowing the pace effectively.
Odinson throws a head punch that misses.
Butzhammer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Butzhammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Odinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Odinson as Butzhammer tries to tie him up.
Butzhammer is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Odinson has denied him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butzhammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Odinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butzhammer can do to turn this around?
Odinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butzhammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Odinson takes a swing at Butzhammer's ribcage but misses.
Odinson wants to slow Butzhammer down by chopping away at his legs.
Butzhammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Butzhammer.
Odinson loads up on a big right hand but Butzhammer slips the punch.
Odinson is looking to chop away at Butzhammer's legs.
Odinson moves out of range as Butzhammer throws a body kick.
Butzhammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice combination there by Odinson.
A head kick misses from Butzhammer.
Butzhammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Odinson.
Butzhammer throws a low kick, looking for Odinson's leg but Odinson calmly moves out of range.
Butzhammer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Odinson misses with a straight right.
Odinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butzhammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Odinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson connects with a looping right hand.
Odinson cracks Butzhammer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butzhammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Odinson is able to avoid easily.
Odinson with a hook.
Butzhammer slips a jab and a cross from Odinson.
Odinson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromButzhammer.
Butzhammer walks into a straight right hand from Odinson.
A head kick misses from Odinson.
Butzhammer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice combination there by Odinson.
Butzhammer feints and then cracks Odinson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Odinson down.
Butzhammer tries to clinch but Odinson moves out of range.
Odinson checks a leg kick.
Butzhammer misses with a low kick.
Odinson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Butzhammer throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Butzhammer 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 Odinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Odinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Butzhammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butzhammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Butzhammer throws a lazy body kick
and Odinson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Butzhammer's knee momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Odinson. That snapped Butzhammer's head back.
Odinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butzhammer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Odinson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Odinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Butzhammers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Butzhammer throws a sloppy head kick and Odinson moves out of range easily.
Butzhammer motions for Odinson to come forward. Butzhammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Butzhammer staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Butzhammer 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 Odinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Odinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick from Butzhammer misses.
Odinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Butzhammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Odinson.
A jab from Odinson does it's job there.
Butzhammer slips under a jab from Odinson.
Butzhammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odinson.
Odinson checks a low kick from Butzhammer.
Odinson scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Odinson.
Butzhammer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Butzhammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Odinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butzhammer slips a jab from Odinson.
Odinson wants to land a leg kick but Butzhammer is out of range.
Butzhammer walks into a stiff left hand from Odinson.
Butzhammer throws out a leg kick but Odinson moves out of range and Butzhammer only half commits.
Butzhammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Odinson misses with a straight left.
Odinson throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Butzhammer.
Odinson throws a hook but Butzhammer blocks it.
Odinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butzhammer manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Odinson misses
and Butzhammer counters with an outside leg kick.
Butzhammer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Butzhammer connects with an inside leg kick.
Odinson misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Odinson blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Odinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Odinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butzhammer.
Butzhammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odinson misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odinson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Odinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Butzhammer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Odinson lands an overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Odinson blocks the leg kick.
Butzhammer checks a low kick from Odinson.
Butzhammer tries a quick counter leg kick but Odinson is wise to it.
Butzhammer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Butzhammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Odinson loads up on a big right hand but Butzhammer slips the punch.
Odinson tried to score with a low kick but Butzhammer checks it.
Odinson connects with a body shot.
Butzhammer throws a leg kick but Odinson checks it.
Odinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Odinson throws a low kick but Butzhammer moves out of range easily.
Butzhammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Butzhammer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Odinson.
Nice uppercut lands for Odinson. That snapped Butzhammer's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Odinson blocks a head kick by Butzhammer.
Butzhammer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Odinson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Odinson.
It looked like Odinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Odinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butzhammer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Butzhammer slips under a jab from Odinson.
Butzhammer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Odinson misses with a wild combination.
Odinson looks to land a right hand but Butzhammer moved out of range.
Odinson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Odinson throws a series of punches but Butzhammer moves out of range.
Butzhammer motions for Odinson to come forward. Butzhammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Odinson moves out of range of the body kick.
Butzhammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Butzhammer 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 Odinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Odinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Odinson connects with a body shot.
Odinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butzhammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Odinson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Odinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Odinson throws a looping overhand right but Butzhammer ducks down to avoid it.
Butzhammer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Butzhammer is looking to chop away at Odinson's legs.
Odinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butzhammer thumps Odinson with a low kick.
Odinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butzhammer throws a counter combo.
Odinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butzhammer misses with the body kick
and Odinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butzhammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Butzhammer avoids the body shot from Odinson.
Butzhammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Butzhammer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Odinson scores with a nice right hand.
Butzhammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Odinson is able to avoid easily.
Butzhammer slips a straight right by Odinson.
Butzhammer motions for Odinson to come forward. Butzhammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Odinson checks a low kick from Butzhammer.
Odinson misses with the combination.
Odinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Butzhammer.
A jab from Odinson misses.
Odinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butzhammer misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Butzhammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butzhammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Butzhammer slips a straight right by Odinson.
Butzhammer throws a low kick, looking for Odinson's leg but Odinson calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Butzhammer checks a leg kick.
Butzhammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Butzhammer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Odinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Butzhammer.
Ingo Butzhammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butzhammer motions for Odinson to come forward. Butzhammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Butzhammer throws a head kick but Odinson moves out of range.
Odinson throws a lazy right hand but Butzhammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butzhammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odinson throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Butzhammer - that will leave a mark!
Odinson throws a chopping leg kick but Butzhammer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Odinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Odinson blocks a head kick by Butzhammer.
Butzhammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butzhammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Odinson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Odinson finds it's way through Butzhammer's defenses.
Butzhammer needs to keep his hands up - Odinson had a free shot at his head there.
Butzhammer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Odinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Odinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Odinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Odinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butzhammer.
Odinson blocks a low kick nicely.
Thor Odinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donk. Odinson catches Butzhammer right on the button with a cross.
Odinson thuds his right hand into Butzhammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Odinson avoids the head kick by Butzhammer.
Odinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left and a right from Odinson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butzhammer tries to work over Odinson's front leg with a kick but Odinson checks it.
Odinson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Butzhammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Odinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Butzhammer throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Odinson counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Odinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Odinson, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Odinson!
A relieved looking Thor Odinson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor Joieson (ranked 3404 p4p, 155 weight class) and Gary Dema (ranked 2889 p4p, 128 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Connor Joieson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Dema!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Bruno Hogan and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dema moves into the clinch successfully.
Dema is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joieson pulls guard.
Joieson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Joieson managing to control the position.
Joieson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joieson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Joieson being controlled here, momentarily.
Joieson lands an upkick as Dema stands over him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joieson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dema has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joieson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joieson is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dema is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joieson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joieson has escaped and now he's on top!
Dema controls Joieson momentarily but Joieson frees himself.
Dema is looking for a triangle but Joieson pushes his legs off easily.
Joieson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joieson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dema has momentary wrist control but Joieson slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joieson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dema throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joieson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joieson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dema's head.
Dema escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joieson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joieson distracts Dema with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joieson is fighting to break Dema's control of his arms but Dema is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Joieson is working Dema over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joieson landing some decent shots from guard.
Joieson works over Dema with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joieson scoring with some ground and pound.
Dema looking for a triangle here. Joieson is fighting it but it looks tight! Dema pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Joieson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gary Dema!
A very excited looking Gary Dema made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Johnson (ranked 1081 p4p, 131 weight class) and Chris Snoky (ranked 2691 p4p, 293 weight class). Chris Snoky looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Snoky!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is looking to chop away at Snoky's legs.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snoky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Snoky has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoky.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snoky after a bit of a struggle.
Snoky throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Snoky rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Snoky misses with a punch to the body.
Snoky misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoky gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Snoky gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snoky misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snoky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Snoky.
Snoky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Snoky misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Snoky fails to land.
Snoky misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snoky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snoky gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson is working for takedown but Snoky is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson letting Snoky take a breather here.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Snoky avoids it well.
Chris Snoky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Snoky sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Snoky looks to clinch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snoky tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson swings for the body but Snoky moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snoky moves out of range of the strikes.
Snoky has managed to clinch.
Snoky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snoky stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Snoky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Snoky misses with the head strike.
Snoky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoky looking to stall.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Snoky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Snoky.
Snoky wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snoky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snoky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Snoky is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Snoky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snoky moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Snoky shakes it off.
Snoky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snoky clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Snoky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snoky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
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 Mike Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Snoky moved away.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snoky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snoky throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Snoky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snoky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoky lands with a short shot to the head.
Snoky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snoky has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoky lands a nice uppercut.
Chris Snoky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Chris Snoky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snoky moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snoky gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snoky scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Snoky misses with the head strike.
Snoky scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snoky walks into a left hand.
Snoky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snoky tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snoky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoky wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Snoky manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Snoky's knee but Snoky avoids it well.
It seemed like Snoky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snoky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Snoky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Snoky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Snoky has the dominant position.
Snoky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snoky is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snoky gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Snoky pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snoky.
Snoky misses with the head strike.
Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snoky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snoky is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stops Snoky from getting back to his feet.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Snoky is breathing heavily.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Snoky to see if he's OK.
Snoky taking a bit of punishment here - Johnson scoring with strikes.
Snoky tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Snoky is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Johnson breaks from Snoky's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Snoky trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Snoky wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Snoky pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Snoky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Snoky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snoky working aggressively here.
Snoky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Snoky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Snoky tries to tie him up.
Snoky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snoky has Johnson pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoky has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Snoky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snoky tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snoky wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snoky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Johnson is tightening it up a little... Snoky has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Snoky reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Snoky taps out! Nice BJJ there by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Johnson!
A relieved looking Mike Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deklek Sitsongrit (ranked 1333 p4p, 168 weight class) and Bernardo De Barros (ranked 2030 p4p, 238 weight class). Bernardo De Barros is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deklek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernardo De Barros!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at De Barros's legs.
De Barros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Barros closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sitsongrit to the mat! Sitsongrit manages to get full guard.
De Barros scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Barros passes easily into side control. Nice work.
De Barros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Barros is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Barros wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
De Barros thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
De Barros has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stops De Barros from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Barros on the ground.
De Barros jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit manages to avoid the submission attempt.
De Barros is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.
De Barros has an Americana. Sitsongrit didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! De Barros is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if De Barros hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bernardo De Barros!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robb Stark (ranked 1822 p4p, 223 weight class) and Chakrii Weecharangsan (ranked 1724 p4p, 215 weight class). Weecharangsan has chosen Sarama as his entrance music. Robb Stark could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chakrii Weecharangsan's chin.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robb Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chakrii Weecharangsan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark lands with a hook. Weecharangsan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Weecharangsan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Stark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stark slips a jab from Weecharangsan.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Weecharangsan moves out of range easily.
Weecharangsan swinging wildly here.
Stark tried to score with a low kick but Weecharangsan checks it.
Weecharangsan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan cracks Stark with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Weecharangsan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weecharangsan clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weecharangsan misses with the head strike.
Weecharangsan presses Stark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Weecharangsan.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Weecharangsan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark wants a takedown but no success here.
Stark manages to break the clinch.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Weecharangsan. That one must have hurt.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark checks a low kick from Weecharangsan.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weecharangsan connects with a nice looking jab.
Weecharangsan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stark checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weecharangsan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weecharangsan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stark misses with the combination.
Weecharangsan throws out a powerful jab.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Weecharangsan is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Weecharangsan - just one landing.
Stark blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weecharangsan checks a leg kick.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a leg kick that misses.
Stark swings widly with a right hand
enabling Weecharangsan to counter with a crisp jab.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weecharangsan.
Stark moves out of range as Weecharangsan strikes.
Weecharangsan throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weecharangsan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weecharangsan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stark had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Weecharangsan throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weecharangsan is looking to chop away at Stark's legs.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weecharangsan misses with a kick to the body.
Weecharangsan lands with a cross.
Weecharangsan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stark throws a body shot but no joy.
Stark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stark shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weecharangsan eats them both and turns towards Stark to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Weecharangsan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stark.
Stark goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stark throws a wild body kick that Weecharangsan sees coming a mile off.
Weecharangsan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weecharangsan keeps Stark at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan avoids the body shot from Stark.
Weecharangsan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stark is looking to wear down Weecharangsan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stark throws out a loose jab but Weecharangsan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weecharangsan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Weecharangsan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stark misses with a low kick.
Weecharangsan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Weecharangsan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weecharangsan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stark.
Weecharangsan closes the distance and clinches.
Weecharangsan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weecharangsan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stark just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weecharangsan's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weecharangsan swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Weecharangsan avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weecharangsan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weecharangsan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weecharangsan throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weecharangsan blocks it with crossed arms.
Weecharangsan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weecharangsan blocks it with crossed arms.
Weecharangsan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Weecharangsan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weecharangsan lands a left hand.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Stark prevents a body shot from Weecharangsan.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weecharangsan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weecharangsan prevents a body shot from Stark.
Stark misses with a knee to the head.
Weecharangsan throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chakrii Weecharangsan 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.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Weecharangsan throws a wild body kick that Stark sees coming a mile off.
Weecharangsan checks a low kick from Stark.
Weecharangsan wants to counter with a clinch but Stark pushes him away.
Stark takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Weecharangsan checks a leg kick nicely.
Stark backing away here, and Weecharangsan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stark.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Stark throws the kick towards the body but Weecharangsan avoids it.
Stark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Weecharangsan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Weecharangsan avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Weecharangsan.
Stark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weecharangsan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weecharangsan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Weecharangsan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weecharangsan lands a shoulder strike.
Weecharangsan lands a shoulder strike.
Weecharangsan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weecharangsan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Weecharangsan on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weecharangsan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weecharangsan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
A short uppercut from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Weecharangsan blocks an elbow strike from Stark.
Weecharangsan working aggressively here.
Weecharangsan lands with a right to the head.
Weecharangsan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weecharangsan lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Weecharangsan.
Stark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Weecharangsan working aggressively here.
Stark looking to throw knees to the head but Weecharangsan is blocking nicely.
Stark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Weecharangsan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Weecharangsan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan working aggressively here.
Stark is trying to push Weecharangsan away but Weecharangsan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stark blocks a body shot from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan throws a head punch that misses.
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weecharangsan with a nice cross.
Chakrii Weecharangsan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Stark misses.
Stark tries to move into range but Weecharangsan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weecharangsan scores with a punch to the head.
Weecharangsan rushes Stark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Weecharangsan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weecharangsan misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weecharangsan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weecharangsan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stark misses with a knee to the head.
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark is looking to land body kicks.
Weecharangsan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stark blocks a head kick by Weecharangsan.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weecharangsan lands a really nice looking cross but Stark seems unphased.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weecharangsan checks a leg kick.
Stark throws a solid leg kick but Weecharangsan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stark.
Stark throws a push kick but Weecharangsan slaps the foot to one side.
Weecharangsan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weecharangsan connects with an inside leg kick.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Weecharangsan counters with a straight right hand.
Stark throws a leg kick but Weecharangsan checks it.
Stark blocks a leg kick.
Stark jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weecharangsan. Weecharangsan obviously looking to wear him down.
Weecharangsan fakes the leg kick and cracks Stark in the body.
Weecharangsan connects with a looping right hand.
Stark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Weecharangsan checks a leg kick.
Weecharangsan throws a front kick aimed at Stark's knee but Stark avoids it well.
Stark throws the kick towards the body but Weecharangsan avoids it.
Stark takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan has Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
Weecharangsan throws a head punch that misses.
Weecharangsan swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark tries to break free but Weecharangsan pushes him back against the cage.
Weecharangsan has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Weecharangsan misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Weecharangsan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Weecharangsan struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
Weecharangsan throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weecharangsan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weecharangsan avoids the elbow strike from Stark, against the cage.
Weecharangsan lands a shoulder strike.
Chakrii Weecharangsan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Weecharangsan on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chakrii Weecharangsan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Weecharangsan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weecharangsan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weecharangsan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Weecharangsan moves out of range easily.
Weecharangsan lands with a straight right. Stark didn't see that one coming.
Weecharangsan is looking to clinch.
Weecharangsan misses with a kick to the body
and Stark counters with a head kick.
Stark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weecharangsan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weecharangsan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weecharangsan throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Weecharangsan.
Stark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stark dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weecharangsan. That did some damage!
A big right from Weecharangsan misses.
Stark is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark punishes Weecharangsan's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
Weecharangsan throws a leg kick but Stark checks it.
Stark tests Weecharangsan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Stark misses
and Weecharangsan counters with a good, hard body kick but Stark shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weecharangsan blocks a leg kick.
Weecharangsan unleashes a big counter combination but Stark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Weecharangsan.
Stark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stark lands with a slapping head kick.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weecharangsan blocks a low kick nicely.
Weecharangsan lands a jab to Stark's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weecharangsan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A clash of legs there as Weecharangsan blocks the low kick.
Weecharangsan cracks Stark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stark walks into a stiff left hand from Weecharangsan.
Good exchange - Weecharangsan coming out on top.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weecharangsan with a jab.
Weecharangsan moves out of range of the body kick.
Weecharangsan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weecharangsan is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Weecharangsan.
Stark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weecharangsan manages to avoid it.
Weecharangsan with a nice cross.
Weecharangsan is looking to slow Stark down with leg kicks.
Weecharangsan connects with a body shot that sends Stark's belly button to the back.
Weecharangsan scores with a jab to the head.
Stark misses with a kick to the body.
Weecharangsan tries to land a leg kick but Stark saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark tries to bum rush Weecharangsan with a series of wild strikes but Weecharangsan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Stark backs off Weecharangsan throws a huge counter combo but Stark manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stark. That did some damage!
Stark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Weecharangsan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weecharangsan scores with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Weecharangsan - that will leave a mark!
Stark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stark throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Weecharangsan ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Weecharangsan looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
Stark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Weecharangsan looks to land a combination. Stark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Weecharangsan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Weecharangsan takes the fight into the clinch.
Weecharangsan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark landing knees to the head.
Weecharangsan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weecharangsan misses with a punch to the body.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weecharangsan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Weecharangsan prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Weecharangsan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robb Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Weecharangsan fails to land.
Weecharangsan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Weecharangsan blocks it.
Stark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weecharangsan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weecharangsan blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weecharangsan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weecharangsan misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stark will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Weecharangsan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chakrii Weecharangsan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weecharangsan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chakrii Weecharangsan!
Chakrii Weecharangsan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daichi Kishimoto (ranked 300 p4p, 39 weight class) and Jazz Clementine (ranked 1094 p4p, 119 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daichi Kishimoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jazz Clementine!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kishimoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clementine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clementine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kishimoto.
Clementine takes the fight into the clinch.
Clementine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clementine misses with a hook
and Kishimoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kishimoto.
Kishimoto prevents Clementine from getting back to his feet.
Kishimoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clementine is keeping the position for now.
Kishimoto trying to control but Clementine is working from the bottom.
Clementine wants to get back to his feet but Kishimoto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kishimoto throwing strikes from guard but Clementine blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clementine keeping moving, preventing Kishimoto from controlling successfully.
Kishimoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kishimoto is really struggling to control Clementine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clementine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clementine is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Clementine working aggressively here.
Clementine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clementine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clementine wants to get back to striking at distance but Kishimoto won't allow it.
Clementine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clementine breaks the clinch.
Kishimoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clementine pinned against the cage. Clementine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Kishimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clementine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clementine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kishimoto backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kishimoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clementine.
Kishimoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Clementine tries to sprawl out of it but Kishimoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clementine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clementine scores with a one two! Kishimoto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Clementine misses the target.
Clementine throws a jab but it's blocked by Kishimoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clementine.
Clementine works Kishimoto's body with a nice hook.
Clementine throws a lazy uppercut
and Kishimoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clementine won't be happy with that.
Clementine tries to buck Kishimoto off but Kishimoto is having none of it.
Kishimoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clementine tries to improve position but can't.
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clementine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clementine is looking to regain half guard here but Kishimoto keeps moving and retains side control.
Clementine stops Kishimoto from passing to mount.
Kishimoto is looking to take a break and control but Clementine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clementine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kishimoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clementine is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kishimoto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kishimoto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kishimoto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clementine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clementine parries the strikes from Kishimoto easily there. Kishimoto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Clementine to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clementine is looking for a sweep.
Clementine is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Clementine stops Kishimoto from passing to mount.
Kishimoto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clementine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clementine is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jazz Clementine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clementine lands with a good body shot.
Clementine lands with a hook. Kishimoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clementine as he avoids it easily.
Kishimoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Clementine.
Kishimoto attempts a counter takedown but Clementine avoids it well and moves away.
Clementine misses with a kick to the body
and Kishimoto counters with a shoot takedown. Clementine fights it but they end up in guard.
Clementine is trying to keep Kishimoto in close.
Clementine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto drops back looking for a leg! Clementine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clementine manages to kick Kishimoto off! Kishimoto jumps back into Clementine's guard.
Kishimoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daichi Kishimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clementine is trying to keep Kishimoto in close.
Clementine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clementine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kishimoto slips nicely into half guard.
Kishimoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kishimoto prevents Clementine from improving his position.
Kishimoto is thwarting Clementine's attempts to control the position.
Kishimoto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kishimoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clementine is defending against the submission attempts here by Kishimoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto is working for a kimura but Clementine is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clementine trying to hold on to Kishimoto's head to control him but Kishimoto postures up.
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura here.
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Clementine is defending well.
Kishimoto prevents Clementine from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clementine is trying to maintain the position but Kishimoto is very close to passing his half guard.
Clementine is staying active underneath Kishimoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kishimoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kishimoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clementine defending well though.
Clementine wants to get back to full guard.
Clementine wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping busy.
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kishimoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clementine trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clementine tries to kick Kishimoto off but Kishimoto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kishimoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Clementine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Clementine is defending well.
Clementine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kishimoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kishimoto's back!
Kishimoto tries to escape but Clementine has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kishimoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clementine's guard. Nice work there by Kishimoto.
Kishimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Clementine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kishimoto prevents Clementine from getting back to his feet.
Clementine keeping moving, preventing Kishimoto from controlling successfully.
Clementine wants to stand up but Kishimoto is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Kishimoto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clementine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clementine sprawls well. Clementine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kishimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kishimoto shoots in but Clementine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kishimoto shoots in for a double leg but Clementine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Kishimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kishimoto gets the takedown into side control.
Clementine explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clementine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clementine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kishimotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clementine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clementine misses with a head kick.
Jazz Clementine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clementine misses with a looping left.
Kishimoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clementine sprawls well initially but Kishimoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clementine is trying to stand up here but Kishimoto is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clementine can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clementine is defending against the submission attempts here by Kishimoto.
Clementine wants to get back to his feet.
Clementine tries to roll over but Kishimoto keeps him under control.
Clementine is still trying to improve position.
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Clementine is defending well.
Clementine is not content to let Kishimoto control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clementine manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kishimoto keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Clementine working hard to break the clinch.
Kishimoto tries to pull guard but Clementine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kishimoto takes a shot to the head.
Clementine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clementine jabs Kishimoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clementine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kishimoto moves away.
Kishimoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Kishimoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clementine is fending him off so far but Kishimoto persists. Nope, Clementine circles away and we're back to standing.
Clementine clinches.
Clementine is trying to force a seperation but Kishimoto has the dominant position.
Clementine has had enough of the clinch but Kishimoto keeps him there for the moment.
Clementine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clementine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jazz Clementine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clementine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clementine misses with an uppercut
and Kishimoto counters with a shoot takedown. Clementine fights it but they end up in guard.
Kishimoto looking to pass the guard.
Kishimoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kishimoto stands and throws Clementine's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clementine tries to improve position but can't.
Clementine defending against the ground and pound.
Clementine tries to bench press Kishimoto off him but Kishimoto keeps the position.
Kishimoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clementine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clementine tries to buck Kishimoto off but Kishimoto is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clementine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kishimoto has hold of Clementine's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Clementine seems comfortable defending it but Kishimoto has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Clementine is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Clementine is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kishimoto couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto retains his featherweight title!
Daichi Kishimoto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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