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TGC 65: Boaz vs Yoshida 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klahan Metharom (ranked 2132 p4p, 93 weight class) and Trevor McDonald (ranked 1637 p4p, 77 weight class). Trevor McDonald told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klahan Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Metharom wants to stall.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Metharom looking to stall.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald dips to his left and cracks Metharom with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to clinch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom staying out of range there.
McDonald checks the leg kick.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Metharom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Metharom.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Metharom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Metharom - that landed with a thud.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Metharom.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Metharom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom lands with a short shot to the head.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom blocks a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald works on Metharom's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Metharom slips under a jab from McDonald.
Metharom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom takes one to the side of the head.
Trevor McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Metharom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonald's head.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metharom on the side of the head.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Metharom looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metharom has time to react.
McDonald 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metharom misses with the body kick
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Metharom.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Metharom.
McDonald tries a quick counter leg kick but Metharom is wise to it.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom throws a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom slips under a jab.
McDonald is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Metharom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metharom's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
Metharom connects with a solid leg kick.
Metharom moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metharom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Metharom in a clinch.
Metharom is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metharom misses with the head strike.
McDonald stalling against the cage.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Metharom.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metharoms head.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
A short left from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metharom is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor McDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Metharom as the two fighters clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trevor McDonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metharom.
McDonald avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Metharom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not.
Still in the clinch, Metharom scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Metharom gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald stalls.
Metharom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald slips a straight right by Metharom.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Metharom moves away from the strike by McDonald.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Metharom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Metharom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
It seemed like McDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metharom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
Metharom cracks the inside of McDonald's front leg.
McDonald slips under a jab from Metharom.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Metharom saw it coming and moves away.
Trevor McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom slips a jab from McDonald.
Metharom throws a shot to the body.
McDonald throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonald, as that shot connected.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Metharom checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metharom throws out the jab.
McDonald slips a straight right by Metharom.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Metharom counters with a leg kick.
McDonald throws a good cross that connects.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Metharom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Metharom throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Metharom is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
McDonald connects with a right hand. Metharom shakes it off.
McDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trevor McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Metharom scoring well with a low kick there.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metharom in his tracks.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Metharom throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Metharom moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Metharom lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Metharom's leg but Metharom calmly moves out of range.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metharom on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom avoids the body shot from McDonald.
A jab from Metharom misses.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Metharom half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Metharom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Metharom scores with a jab to the head.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Metharom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDonald throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDonald's head.
Metharom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald lands a jab to Metharom's midsection.
A big left from McDonald misses.
McDonald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metharom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by McDonald as he checks the leg kick.
Metharom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDonald is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Metharom! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denny Sideman (ranked 2026 p4p, 248 weight class) and DJ Rinky Dink (ranked 2712 p4p, 312 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Denny Sideman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Rinky Dink!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sideman takes one to the chin there.
Sideman moves into range and clinches up with Rinky Dink.
Sideman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sideman tries to throw a body punch but Rinky Dink avoids it by throwing Sideman back against the cage.
Sideman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rinky Dink up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rinky Dink fails to land.
Rinky Dink working aggressively here.
Rinky Dink has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Rinky Dink prevents a body shot from Sideman.
Rinky Dink misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rinky Dink backwards.
Rinky Dink struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Rinky Dink misses with some punches.
Rinky Dink makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rinky Dink tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rinky Dink backwards.
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sideman clinches up with Rinky Dink and pushes him back against the cage.
Rinky Dink lands an uppercut.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Rinky Dink blocks a body shot from Sideman.
Rinky Dink misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sideman is keeping busy.
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rinky Dink is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rinky Dink blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinky Dink looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sideman gets control of Rinky Dink's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sideman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sideman is trying to keep Rinky Dink in close.
Rinky Dink wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving.
Sideman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rinky Dink gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sideman controls Rinky Dink momentarily but Rinky Dink frees himself.
Rinky Dink trying to control the position from guard on top but Sideman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman is controlling Rinky Dink's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sideman connects with a nice looking jab.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Rinky Dink moved out of range nicely.
Rinky Dink throws a right hand that misses
and Sideman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rinky Dink on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Rinky Dink.
Sideman lands a glancing blow to the side of Rinky Dink's head.
Rinky Dink's corner calls for a 1-2. Rinky Dink obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rinky Dink throws out a loose jab but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman throwing a counter right hand but Rinky Dink manages to avoid it.
Rinky Dink uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sideman moves out of range as Rinky Dink strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rinky Dink swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rinky Dink slips a straight right by Sideman.
Sideman checks the leg kick.
Sideman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rinky Dink manages to circle out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rinky Dink is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sideman with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sideman slips under a jab.
Rinky Dink walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sideman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rinky Dink.
Sideman slips under a jab.
Sideman slips under a jab from Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink throws a lazy right hand but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DJ Rinky Dink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rinky Dink misses with a double jab.
Rinky Dink takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Rinky Dink's shoulder, as Rinky Dink tries to avoid the shot.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rinky Dink takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rinky Dink is looking to land body kicks.
Rinky Dink attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rinky Dink thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rinky Dink swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denny Sideman is winning the standup battle so far.
Rinky Dink slips a jab from Sideman.
Rinky Dink moves out of range of the strikes.
Rinky Dink misses with a straight right.
Sideman works Rinky Dink's body with a nice hook.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Rinky Dink misses with a hook.
Sideman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rinky Dink on the side of the head.
Sideman throws a right and a left that Rinky Dink avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Rinky Dink.
A counter left hand to the body from Sideman misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rinky Dink misses the jab.
Sideman moves into the clinch.
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Rinky Dink.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rinky Dink.
A jab from Rinky Dink misses.
Sideman clobbers Rinky Dink with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rinky Dink lands a glancing blow to the side of Sideman's head.
Rinky Dink uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Sideman scores with a jab to the body.
Rinky Dink lands with a straight right. Sideman didn't see that one coming.
Rinky Dink missing with a left hand there. Sideman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rinky Dink rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
Sideman connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Sideman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sideman scores with a jab to the head.
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sideman lands a nice looking body shot.
Rinky Dink throws a lazy right hand but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinky Dink throws out a leg kick but Sideman moves out of range and Rinky Dink only half commits.
Sideman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rinky Dink throws a right hand that misses
and Sideman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sideman.
Sideman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rinky Dink blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Rinky Dink misses with a low kick as Sideman jumps back.
Rinky Dink misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rinky Dink throws a looping overhand right but Sideman ducks down to avoid it.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Rinky Dink rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sideman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sideman is looking to counter punch.
Rinky Dink avoids the body shot from Sideman.
It seemed like Rinky Dink was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sideman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinky Dink can do to turn this around?
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Rinky Dink misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinky Dink takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rinky Dink.
Sideman slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Sideman.
Good exchange - Sideman coming out on top.
Sideman throws out a powerful jab.
Sideman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rinky Dink slips a straight right by Sideman.
Rinky Dink looks to land a combination but Sideman avoids it well.
Rinky Dink looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Rinky Dink misses with a straight left.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Sideman scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rinky Dink looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Rinky Dink misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sideman.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Rinky Dink.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sideman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rinky Dink back to the cage. Sideman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Rinky Dink slips the punch.
Rinky Dink replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sideman blocks it well.
Rinky Dink scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Sideman blocks a head kick by Rinky Dink.
Sideman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rinky Dink swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rinky Dink throws a head kick but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Sideman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rinky Dink on the side of the head.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rinky Dink is rocked!
Nice jab there from Sideman.
Rinky Dink is still on wobbly legs! Can Sideman finish him?
Rinky Dink gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sideman gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Sideman!
In his post fight interview, Denny Sideman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wet Wild (ranked 1255 p4p, 159 weight class) and Jackson Portis (ranked 1579 p4p, 196 weight class). Portis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lord Knows - Meek Mill. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wet Wild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Portis!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portis swings for the body but Wild moves out of range.
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Wild's shoulder, as Wild tries to avoid the shot.
Portis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wild doesn't seem bothered though.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Wild dodges the punch combination from Portis.
Portis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wild.
Wild slips under a jab.
Wild appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wild tests Portis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wild looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Portis throws a hook but Wild avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wild on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wild was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Portis.
Wild takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wild misses with a straight right.
Wild fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Portis, pushing him back against the cage.
Wild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portis lands a nice uppercut.
Portis is trying to stall.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wild keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Portis's efforts to push away.
Wild tries to work over Portis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Portis manages to break the clinch.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Portis.
Portis throws a nice looking combination but Wild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wild on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Portis takes one on the button.
Portis throws a left that rocks Wild and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Portis dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Wild regain composure!
It looks like Wet Wild has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wild is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Portis working away.
Portis tries to score with some ground and pound. Wild controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wild is letting Portis control him for a moment.
An elbow from Portis crashes against the mat.
Portis scores with punches from side control.
Wild dodges the ground and pound from Portis.
Portis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Portis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wild keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wild dodges the ground and pound from Portis.
Portis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Portis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Portis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Portis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Portis working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wild is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Portis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wild keeps Portis under control for a moment.
Wild on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wild takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Portis working the head and body with strikes.
Wild avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Portis.
Portis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wild keeps working.
Portis slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Portis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wet Wild's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Wild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
Wild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Portis.
Portis misses with a hook
and Wild counters with a stiff right hand.
Portis takes a swing at Wild's ribcage but misses.
Portis throws a series of strikes that have Wild backpedaling.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Wild counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wild stops a takedown attempt from Portis.
Wild lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Portis is trying to force a seperation but Wild has the dominant position.
Portis working hard to break the clinch.
Portis has a couple of punches blocked by Wild.
Good body shot from Wild.
Wild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild misses with a body punch.
Wild misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Portis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wild fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wild misses with a hook.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Wild ducks down to avoid it.
Wild tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Portis manages to circle out of the way.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wild connects with a single shot there.
Wild gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Portis struggles to land a body shot inside as Wild controls his hands.
Portis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wild backwards.
Portis scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portis.
Wild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wild blocks an uppercut.
Wild swings wildly with an uppercut but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wild scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wild misses with a body punch.
Portis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
Wild throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Portiss head.
Portis is leaning against Wild and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wet Wild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Portis.
Portis looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Portis.
Wet Wild has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Portis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Portis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Portis.
Wild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wild misses with a punch on the inside.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Wild swings wildly with an uppercut but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wild lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wild struggles to land a body shot inside as Portis controls his hands.
Portis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wild's elbow.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Portis breaks from the clinch.
Wild takes one on the button.
Portis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Portis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Portis, as that shot connected.
Portis connects with a right hand. Wild shakes it off.
Wild punishes Portis's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wild slips a jab from Portis.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
Wild is looking to counter the offense by Portis and move into the clinch.
Jackson Portis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Wild on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Portis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Portis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wild. Wild circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice cross by Wild.
Portis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wild circles away quickly and effectively.
Wild seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Portis motions for Wild to come forward. Portis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Portis misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wild wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wet Wild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wet Wild's cut.
That's time! Wild's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Wild.
Wild seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Portis just misses with a punch to the body.
Portis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wild at a distance.
Wild connects with a jab.
Wild avoids a kick to the body.
Portis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Wild is just out of range.
Portis throws a hook but Wild blocks it.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild connects with a nice looking jab.
Portis misses with the combination.
Portis swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wild smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wild misses with a body shot.
Wild rushes Portis and presses him up against the cage.
Wild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Wild misses with a punch on the inside.
Portis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Portis prevents a body shot from Wild.
Portis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild misses with the head strike.
Portis blocking some punches.
Portis breaks from the clinch.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Wild ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Portis misses.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portis misses with the combination.
Wild uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Portis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wild counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild has closed the distance and engaged Portis in a clinch.
Portis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Wild.
Portis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wild swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wild cracks Portis with a good jab.
Portis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wild missing with a left hand there. Portis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wild drives through and clinches with Portis against the cage.
Wild lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wild makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portis is trying to push Wild away but Wild has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portis.
Portis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wild's elbow.
Portis tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Portis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Portis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Portis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Portis throws a punch but it's blocked by Wild.
A right hook to the body lands for Wild.
Wild gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Portis.
Portis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wild lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Portis blocking some punches.
Portis blocks an uppercut.
Wild lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Portis stalling in the clinch but Wild improves position.
Wild scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wild lands a body punch.
Portis blocking some punches.
Wild gets through Portis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wild stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wild lands a body punch.
Wild softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wild.
Wild lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Wild.
Wild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Wild lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Portis.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portis tries for a takedown but Wild manages to get underhooks.
Wet Wild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Portis.
A short right from Wild.
Wild lands a nice uppercut.
Portis is rocked!
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wet Wild showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wild has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wet Wild!
Wet Wild managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 1039 p4p, 171 weight class) and Nikos Giannopoulos (ranked 815 p4p, 132 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikos Giannopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marceau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marceau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Giannopoulos on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Giannopoulos 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 Marceau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marceau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marceau gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Giannopoulos counters with an inside leg kick.
Giannopoulos misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Marceau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Giannopoulos misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Giannopoulos!
Giannopoulos is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Giannopoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giannopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marceau moves out of range as Giannopoulos throws a body kick.
Giannopoulos misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau cracks a nice hook into Giannopoulos's ribs.
Giannopoulos throws a leg kick but Marceau moved away.
Marceau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Giannopoulos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Giannopoulos cracks the inside of Marceau's front leg.
Giannopoulos connects with a leg kick. Marceau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jean-Claude Marceau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Marceau finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Giannopoulos 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.
Marceau throws a hook to the side of Giannopoulos's head but Giannopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marceau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Giannopoulos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marceau misses with a body shot
and Giannopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
A jab from Giannopoulos finds it's way through Marceau's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marceau misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Giannopoulos! But no joy.
Marceau misses with a body kick.
Marceau scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marceau scores with a jab.
Marceau cracks Giannopoulos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marceau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Giannopoulos.
Marceau throws an overhand right that lands on Giannopoulos's shoulder, as Giannopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Marceau backing away here, and Giannopoulos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Giannopoulos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Giannopoulos with a nice cross.
Giannopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Marceau moves his leg out of the way.
Marceau misses with a hook. Giannopoulos ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marceau looks to land a left hand but Giannopoulos moved out of range nicely.
Marceau misses with a leg kick
and Giannopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marceau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Giannopoulos connects with a body shot that sends Marceau's belly button to the back.
Giannopoulos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Giannopoulos digs a good hook to Marceau's body.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick and Giannopoulos moves out of range easily.
Giannopoulos throws a leg kick which misses Marceau's front leg but catches the back leg as Marceau tries to avoid it.
Giannopoulos tried to score with a low kick but Marceau checks it.
Marceau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Giannopoulos. Giannopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marceau takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marceau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giannopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marceau backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Giannopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Giannopoulos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marceau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Giannopoulos on the side of the head.
Marceau works Giannopoulos's body with a nice hook.
Marceau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Giannopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marceau.
Giannopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marceau. That did some damage!
Giannopoulos scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikos Giannopoulos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Giannopoulos misses.
Giannopoulos cracks Marceau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nikos Giannopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marceau cracks Giannopoulos with a good jab.
Giannopoulos checks a leg kick.
Giannopoulos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Giannopoulos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jean-Claude Marceau's cut is getting worse.
Giannopoulos jabs at Marceau's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Marceau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marceau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marceau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau misses with a hook
and Giannopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marceau thinking.
Giannopoulos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marceau if he has to take too many more of those.
Marceau will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Giannopoulos cracks Marceau with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Giannopoulos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marceau to stand back up!
Marceau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marceau throws an off balance right hand
and Giannopoulos counters with a nice kick to the body.
Marceau steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Giannopoulos. That one must have hurt.
Giannopoulos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marceau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Giannopoulos can pounce on him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Giannopoulos.
A jab from Giannopoulos misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giannopoulos digs a good hook to Marceau's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Giannopoulos.
A jab from Marceau misses.
Giannopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marceau's sensitive parts.
Marceau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jean-Claude Marceau's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Giannopoulos scores with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Marceau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Giannopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giannopoulos sends Marceau crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Giannopoulos is motioning to the referee to let Marceau up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Marceau is rocked!
Jeez, Jean-Claude Marceau's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jean-Claude Marceau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nikos Giannopoulos!
A very excited looking Nikos Giannopoulos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Gilmore (ranked 2062 p4p, 252 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 2766 p4p, 317 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Knight there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gilmore misses with a body shot.
Knight darts in and clinches Gilmore up against the cage.
Knight tries to pull guard but Gilmore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight pulls guard.
Knight working for submissions but it's allowed Gilmore to get to half guard.
Gilmore is taking a breather. Knight says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gilmore pulls his head out easily.
Knight is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight has one foot on Gilmore's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gilmore at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore with a hook.
Gilmore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knight counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A shot to the body from Gilmore misses
and Knight counters with a head kick. That will keep Gilmore thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knight has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gilmore misses with a kick to the body
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Gilmore hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenny Knight!
An out of breath Kenny Knight thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Anthony Gilmore was interviewed post fight and said 'This is going to be my last fight, thank you fan for everything you've all done for me. But it's time for me to move on and take a break for awhile my time here I've been through a lot and you know am still young, but I will back someday and fight for the title love you guys! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Polliisi Partio (ranked 970 p4p, 122 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 633 p4p, 82 weight class). Polliisi Partio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Polliisi Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio slips a jab from Petersen.
Petersen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Partio is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Partio cracks Petersen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Partio lands with a shot to the body.
Petersen misses with an uppercut.
Partio moves forwards but Petersen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petersen throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio sizes up Petersen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Partio's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petersen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Partio to the mat! Partio manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio wriggles free and stands up.
Partio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Petersen throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Petersen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Partio is trying to stand up here but Petersen is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Partio is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petersen is working for a kimura but Partio is defending it quite comfortably.
Petersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Partio is trying to stand.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Partio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Partio's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petersen is pressing down on Partio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Partio is holding on for now.
Partio pushes Petersen off looking to stand but Petersen dives back in and keeps control.
Petersen trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
Partio pushes Petersen off looking to stand but Petersen dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petersen throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Partio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petersen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Petersen prevents Partio from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Partio is retaining full guard.
Partio has his feet on Petersen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Petersen throws a poor cross that misses
and Partio counters with a straight right hand.
Petersen misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Partio misses the target.
Partio throws a leg kick which misses Petersen's front leg but catches the back leg as Petersen tries to avoid it.
Partio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersen has time to react.
Petersen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Partio lands with a cross.
Petersen is rocked!
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio throws a right and a left that Petersen avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petersen on the side of the head.
Partio looks to land a combination but Petersen avoids it well.
Polliisi Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Petersen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Petersen there.
Partio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Petersen tries to counter it with a takedown but Partio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A combination from Partio does no damage.
Partio throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Petersen has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Partio takes one to the side of the head.
Partio throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Petersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio lands with an uppercut that bounces Petersen off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Polliisi Partio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio clobbers Petersen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petersen is still on wobbly legs! Can Partio finish him?
Partio throws an overhand right that has Petersen reeling! Partio follows up with more punches and Petersen is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Polliisi Partio!
Polliisi Partio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Jurevicious (ranked 856 p4p, 141 weight class) and Chris Donavon (ranked 1195 p4p, 189 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jurevicious might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to No Love- Death Grips. Chris Donavon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darius Jurevicious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Donavon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donavon instigates a clinch.
Donavon tries to work over Jurevicious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jurevicious has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Donavon uses from the top position.
Jurevicious 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.
Donavon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jurevicious has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donavon has managed to get both his arms back between Jurevicious's legs - danger averted.
Donavon content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donavon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jurevicious. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jurevicious pushes a forearm under Donavon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Donavon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius Jurevicious!
Darius Jurevicious very nearly forgot to thank Velocity Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iolyn Madog (ranked 788 p4p, 95 weight class) and Paddy Fagan (ranked 1292 p4p, 161 weight class). Iolyn Madog could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paddy Fagan's chin.
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155 lbs
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171 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iolyn Madog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Fagan!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fagan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Madog. Madog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Madog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Fagan misses its intended target.
Madog closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fagan counters with a stiff right hand.
Fagan avoids the body shot from Madog.
Madog misses with an uppercut. Fagan saw that one coming.
Fagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagan takes a swing at Madog's ribcage but misses.
Fagan misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Madog to counter with a crisp jab.
Fagan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fagan throws the left hand but Madog avoids the punch easily.
Fagan throws a hook to the side of Madog's head but Madog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan punishes Madog's body with a nice straight punch.
Madog throws a jab when Fagan was well out of range.
Madog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Madog.
Madog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Madog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fagan throws a jab when Madog was well out of range.
A slow jab from Fagan misses its intended target.
Iolyn Madog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fagan misses with a body shot.
Madog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Madog is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fagan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Madog - the referee stops the clock and Fagan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Madog. Fagan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fagan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madog.
Fagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madog. Fagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madog misses with a straight right.
Fagan tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madog slips a straight right by Fagan.
Fagan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fagan throws a hook but Madog avoids it easily.
Madog throws a sloppy body shot
and Fagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madog throws out a loose jab but Fagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madog moves away.
Madog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fagan.
A big right from Madog misses.
Madog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Madog avoids the body shot from Fagan.
Madog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fagan throws the left hand but Madog avoids the punch easily.
Madog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Madog looks to score with a jab to the body but Fagan is just out of range.
Madog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Madog connects with a leg kick. Fagan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madog.
A little jabbing left from Fagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Madog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Fagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Fagan misses.
Madog throws an overhand right that lands on Fagan's shoulder, as Fagan tries to avoid the shot.
Madog gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Madog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fagan cracks a nice hook into Madog's ribs.
Madog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fagan.
Fagan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Madog. Madog obviously looking to wear him down.
Madog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fagan lands a head shot.
Madog is looking to land body kicks.
Fagan dips to his left and cracks Madog with an uppercut!
Fagan moves out of range of the strikes.
Fagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madog looks to score with a jab to the body but Fagan is just out of range.
Madog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Madog backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fagan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Madog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fagan misses with an uppercut. Madog saw that one coming.
Madog thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fagan if he has to take too many more of those.
Fagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Madog.
The fighters circling - Fagan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madog throws the left hand but Fagan avoids the punch easily.
Fagan connects with a body shot that sends Madog's belly button to the back.
Fagan slips a jab from Madog.
Madog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Madog avoids the body shot from Fagan.
Good shot there by Madog.
Madog is looking to slow Fagan down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paddy Fagan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fagan throws a hook but Madog avoids it easily.
Madog avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Madog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fagan tries to clinch but Madog moves out of range.
Madog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fagan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madog has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Madog misses with a hook
and Fagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paddy Fagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fagan misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fagan misses.
Fagan fails to land with a series of punches.
Fagan 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.
Fagan throws a series of punches but Madog moves out of range.
Madog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fagan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fagan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fagan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Madog cracks the inside of Fagan's front leg.
Madog tries to clinch but Fagan moves out of range.
Fagan scores with a punch to the head.
Fagan swings for the body but Madog moves out of range.
Fagan scores with a body shot.
Fagan scores with a three punch combo!
Fagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fagan avoids the body shot from Madog.
Fagan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madog misses with an uppercut
and Fagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madog scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Madog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fagan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Fagan as he connects with a hook.
Madog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fagan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fagan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Madog.
A jab from Madog misses.
Madog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fagan misses with a two punch combination.
Madog swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Madog clobbers Fagan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fagan throws a body punch but Madog moves out of range.
Fagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fagan avoids the head kick by Madog.
Madog takes a swing at Fagan's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Fagan finds it's target.
Fagan misses with a right hand
and Madog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fagan thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fagan misses.
Madog feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That kick from Madog tenderised Fagan's leg. Fagan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Madog rushes Fagan and presses him up against the cage.
Fagan tries to throw a body punch but Madog avoids it by throwing Fagan back against the cage.
Madog lands with a light punch inside.
Fagan misses with a body punch.
Madog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Madog.
Madog is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Madog.
Fagan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Madog pushes Fagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madog swings wildly with an uppercut but Fagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madog prevents a body shot from Fagan.
Good body shot from Fagan.
Fagan breaks from the clinch.
Fagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madog moves away.
Fagan throws a looping overhand right but Madog ducks down to avoid it.
Madog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fagan thuds his right hand into Madog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fagan connects with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Madog.
Fagan defending well as Madog loads up on a big left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Madog scores with a four punch combination!
Fagan is rocked!
Madog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fagan is still on wobbly legs! Can Madog finish him?
Fagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madog.
Madog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fagan.
Madog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Madog digs a good hook to Fagan's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Madog! Fagan is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iolyn Madog!
Our winner, Iolyn Madog, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between ButtStrike UrFace (ranked 421 p4p, 13 weight class) and Santosh Nagasaki (ranked 295 p4p, 8 weight class). Nagasaki has chosen Execute Plan: Spinal Extraction as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that ButtStrike UrFace has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily ButtStrike UrFace seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ButtStrike UrFace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santosh Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
UrFace scores with a hook to the body. Nagasaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagasaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nagasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
UrFace misses the jab.
A big left from UrFace misses.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by UrFace.
Nagasaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
UrFace avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
UrFace tries to counter by clinching up but Nagasaki breaks away and moves out of range.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
UrFace throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UrFace throws an off balance right hand
and UrFace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
UrFace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
UrFace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but UrFace defends it well.
UrFace walks into a straight right hand from Nagasaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but UrFace moves away.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
UrFace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagasaki on the side of the head.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
UrFace throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
UrFace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagasaki on the side of the head.
UrFace misses with a straight right.
UrFace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagasaki. Nagasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
UrFace lands a jab to Nagasaki's midsection.
UrFace throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
UrFace throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
UrFace misses the jab.
UrFace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
UrFace misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but UrFace defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
UrFace bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
UrFace scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from UrFace.
UrFace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
ButtStrike UrFace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
UrFace throws a combination. Nagasaki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but UrFace moves out of range.
UrFace throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki feints the counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by UrFace.
Nagasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
UrFace lands a head shot.
ButtStrike UrFace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
UrFace scores with a body shot.
UrFace misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
UrFace connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
UrFace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
UrFace misses with a hook.
And Nagasaki tries to counter it with a takedown but UrFace pushes his down on his head and steps out.
UrFace misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
UrFace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagasaki at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
UrFace scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
UrFace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
UrFace misses the body punch
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
UrFace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by UrFace.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
UrFace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagasaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
UrFace misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
UrFace throws a right hand that Nagasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagasaki also avoids with ease.
UrFace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagasaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from UrFace.
A lazy left from UrFace finds it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by UrFace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but UrFace moves away.
Nagasaki slips a jab from UrFace.
Nagasaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagasaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but UrFace swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ButtStrike UrFace 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.
Nagasaki slips a jab and a cross from UrFace.
UrFace punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits UrFaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagasaki throws a hook but UrFace blocks it.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but UrFace seems unphased.
A jab from UrFace finds it's way through Nagasaki's defenses.
UrFace digs a good hook to Nagasaki's body.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
UrFace is looking to counter the offense by Nagasaki and move into the clinch.
A jab from UrFace misses.
And Nagasaki tries to counter it with a takedown but UrFace pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from UrFace.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
UrFace throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
UrFace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from UrFace.
UrFace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
UrFace lands with a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nagasaki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, UrFace has got the better of the exchanges.
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and UrFace counters by clinching up.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
UrFace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagasaki digs a right hand underneath UrFace's ribcage. UrFace let out a lung full of air as it connected.
UrFace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
UrFace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
UrFace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagasaki tries to work over UrFace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagasaki jumps into guard, dragging UrFace to the mat.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagasaki is on top in guard.
Nagasaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
UrFace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nagasaki's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
UrFace postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki is still trying to improve position.
Nagasaki looking for subs off his back but UrFace has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nagasaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
UrFace preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in UrFace's guard.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagasaki is stalling in the full guard.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagasaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
UrFace looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
UrFace looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
UrFace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
UrFace misses with a looping right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by UrFace!
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but UrFace moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that ButtStrike UrFace will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
UrFace misses with a few strikes there.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but UrFace moves out of range.
UrFace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. UrFace moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
UrFace walks into a stiff left hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
UrFace misses with a body punch
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
A swing and a miss from UrFace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UrFace misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki feints a counter leg kick.
UrFace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
UrFace scores with a jab to the jaw.
UrFace moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from UrFace misses its intended target.
UrFace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
UrFace just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for UrFace. That snapped Nagasaki's head back.
UrFace takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki lands the left hand.
UrFace cracks Nagasaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
UrFace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from UrFace.
Nagasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
UrFace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki feints the counter takedown.
UrFace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
UrFace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?
UrFace scores with a punch to the head.
Santosh Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ButtStrike UrFace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
UrFace throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
UrFace throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
UrFace swings away with a body shot that misses
and UrFace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
UrFace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from UrFace. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
ButtStrike UrFace is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Nagasaki there.
UrFace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
UrFace misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki feints the counter takedown.
Nagasaki scores with a hook to the body. UrFace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for UrFace. That snapped Nagasaki's head back.
UrFace lands a jab.
UrFace misses the shot to the body.
UrFace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
UrFace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from UrFace.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagasaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagasaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
UrFace cracks Nagasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
UrFace stuns Nagasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
UrFace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swinging wildly here.
UrFace lands a jab to the head.
Nagasaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but UrFace is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by UrFace.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
UrFace lands the left hand.
UrFace connects with a looping right hand.
Nagasaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
UrFace throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
UrFace closes the distance and lands a one-two.
UrFace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
UrFace sizes up Nagasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
UrFace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
UrFace ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
UrFace moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
ButtStrike UrFace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for UrFace, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ButtStrike UrFace!
After the big win, ButtStrike UrFace made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wamberto Boaz (ranked 81 p4p, 2 weight class) and Takashi Yoshida (ranked 268 p4p, 7 weight class). Boaz comes to the cage accompanied by Preciso me encontrar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takashi Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Boaz moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Yoshida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boaz throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Boaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Yoshida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Boaz avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yoshida looks for the body kick but Boaz saw that one coming.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshida.
Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaz walks into a stiff left hand from Yoshida.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Yoshida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yoshida swings for the body but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Boaz misses.
Yoshida lands a jab to the head.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown but Yoshida shows good takedown defense.
Boaz misses with a body shot.
Yoshida tests Boaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
Boaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yoshida throws out the jab.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Boaz misses with an uppercut.
Boaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida thuds his right hand into Boaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boaz moves away from the strike by Yoshida.
Boaz feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boaz tries to counter with a takedown but Yoshida is quick to defend against it.
Boaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshida.
Boaz throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yoshida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yoshida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yoshida fakes the leg kick and cracks Boaz in the body.
Boaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut.
Boaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yoshida tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boaz is in Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida working a defensive guard here.
Boaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
Yoshida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yoshida tries to buck Boaz off but Boaz is having none of it.
Boaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yoshida prevents Boaz from moving into mount.
Yoshida is not content to let Boaz control the position.
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.
Yoshida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boaz wants to take a breather but Yoshida is having none of it.
Boaz is looking to advance position but Yoshida won't allow it.
Boaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yoshida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yoshida is trying to stand up here but Boaz is controlling him well.
Boaz wants to pass to mount but Yoshida is defending the position.
Yoshida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Yoshida dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boaz misses with a straight right.
Yoshida throws a jab when Boaz was well out of range.
A left lands for Yoshida.
Boaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Boaz misses.
Boaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoshida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yoshida swings for the body but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Boaz throws a push kick but Yoshida slaps the foot to one side.
Yoshida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida scores with a jab. Boaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yoshida stuffs the takedown.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boaz.
Yoshida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range and Boaz settles back down.
Yoshida looks to land a body kick but Boaz moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoshida.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Boaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yoshida in his tracks.
Boaz throws a right hand that misses
and Yoshida counters with a low kick, right behind Boaz 's knee.
Yoshida throws a shot from downtown. Boaz moves away and avoids it.
Boaz scores with a hook to the body. Yoshida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yoshida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boaz.
Yoshida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boaz is out of range and Yoshida settles back down.
Boaz gets a double leg takedown into Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boaz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yoshida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boaz connects with a body shot that sends Yoshida's belly button to the back.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boaz is looking to take a break and control but Yoshida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz is trying to work for a kimura but Yoshida is defending well.
Boaz is looking to pass Yoshida's guard but actually Yoshida recovers to full guard.
Yoshida is pulling down on Boaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Boaz, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boaz passes Yoshida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshida is just riding it out for now. Boaz eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard.
Boaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yoshida defends it well.
Boaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boaz wants to pass to mount but Yoshida is defending the position.
Wamberto Boaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yoshida keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Yoshida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yoshida with a hook.
Boaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Yoshida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
Boaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yoshida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yoshida moves out of range as Boaz strikes.
Boaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Yoshida circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida lands with a right hand.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida throws out a counter right but Boaz avoids it with no problem.
Yoshida throws the left hand but Boaz avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshida thumps Boaz with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boaz is able to avoid easily.
Decent striking displayed by Boaz there.
Takashi Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Boaz moved out of range.
Boaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yoshida on the side of the head.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Boaz.
Boaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good exchange - Yoshida coming out on top.
Boaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yoshida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
Boaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz throws out a loose jab but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
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!
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaz misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
Boaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yoshida.
Boaz cracks Yoshida with a good jab.
That kick from Yoshida tenderised Boaz's leg. Boaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boaz dips to his left and cracks Yoshida with an uppercut!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat.
Yoshida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boaz lands a right hook to the body.
Yoshida thuds a left hand into Boaz's body.
Boaz tries to move into range but Yoshida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boaz. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boaz.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Boaz misses with a straight left.
Boaz misses with a head kick.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boaz.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Boaz throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida tries to score with a low kick but Boaz moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Boaz misses the target.
Yoshida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boaz's head backwards.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boaz's sensitive parts.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Boaz misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Boaz looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Yoshida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Boaz misses the target.
Boaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boaz tries to keep at a distance but Yoshida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boaz misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Boaz controls his hands.
Boaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yoshida smiles and moves away.
Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Boaz slips the punch.
As Yoshida looks to move away, Boaz throws a big counter combo but Yoshida just gets out of the way.
Boaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wamberto Boaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut
letting Boaz counter with a right hand.
Boaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Yoshida really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yoshida slips a jab from Boaz.
Boaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yoshida momentarily.
Yoshida throws a shot from downtown. Boaz moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Boaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoshida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boaz misses with a hook
and Yoshida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boaz lands a body shot.
Boaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Boaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Boaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boaz missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yoshida with a nice cross.
Boaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Yoshida throws a push kick but Boaz slaps the foot to one side.
Boaz throws a big counter combination but Yoshida scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
A cross from Yoshida lands.
Boaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yoshida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boaz moves out of range as Yoshida throws a body kick.
Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida walks into a straight right hand from Boaz.
Boaz misses with a hook
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Boaz.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boaz.
And Yoshida responds with a good body kick, but Boaz manages to step out the way in time.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yoshida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yoshida sneaks out the side door and pushes Boaz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yoshida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
Yoshida misses the jab.
Boaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Boaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Boaz coming out on top.
Boaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
Boaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yoshida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida misses with a low kick as Boaz jumps back.
Yoshida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz moves away from the strike by Yoshida.
Boaz has a takedown stuffed.
Boaz has his takedown stuffed
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wamberto Boaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yoshida defends it nicely.
Yoshida swings for the body but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz misses with an uppercut
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boaz cracks Yoshida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yoshida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yoshida. Yoshida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boaz misses with a jab to the body
and Yoshida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boaz thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Boaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoshida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshida thumps Boaz with a low kick.
Boaz misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Boaz misses with a low kick.
Boaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Boaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yoshida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Yoshida dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Yoshida misses.
Boaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaz scores with a jab.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
Boaz backing away here, and Yoshida unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boaz avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida throws out a counter right but Boaz avoids it with no problem.
Yoshida lands with an overhand left.
Boaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida looks to land a left hand but Boaz moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Boaz misses.
Yoshida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boaz.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz.
Boaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boaz takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Boaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida slips a jab and a cross from Boaz.
Yoshida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boaz takes a step back to recover.
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boaz pulls Yoshida into guard.
Boaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yoshida has passed into side control.
Yoshida controlling the position.
Wamberto Boaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz is not content to let Yoshida control the position.
Boaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Yoshida dominates the positioning.
Boaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boaz is looking for a sweep. Yoshida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy.
Boaz is staying active underneath Yoshida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boaz is looking to control Yoshida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boaz avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yoshida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoshida misses with a series of wild punches.
Boaz misses with a straight right.
Yoshida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Yoshida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Yoshida.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yoshida cracks Boaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yoshida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!
Takashi Yoshida is the new bantamweight champion!
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