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PFC 50 John vs Boone PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Altair Brain (ranked 4778 p4p, 508 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 2177 p4p, 256 weight class). Brain's entrance music is 300 Violin. A fine choice. Altair Brain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Altair Brain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berhardt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brain.
Berhardt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brain stuffs the takedown.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown but Brain shows good takedown defense.
Berhardt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brain is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winslow Berhardt.
Berhardt darts in looking for a takedown but Brain gets double underhooks and turns Berhardt into the cage.
Brain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berhardt.
Berhardt avoids the head kick by Brain.
We've been hearing reports that Brain has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brain throws a series of punches but Berhardt avoids them all with ease.
Berhardt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brain did well to prevent Berhardt getting side control.
Brain pushes Berhardt off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berhardt.
Berhardt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berhardt throws a shot from downtown. Brain moves away and avoids it.
Brain looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Berhardt misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Brain to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Brain feints and then cracks Berhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berhardt down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brain throws the left hand but Berhardt avoids the punch easily.
Brain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Berhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brain misses with a looping left.
Berhardt pushes Brain up against the cage in a clinch.
Berhardt is trying to drag Brain to the mat but Brain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brain misses the body punch
and Berhardt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brain thinking.
Brain slaps away a takedown attempt from Berhardt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brain misses with a looping left.
Berhardt has closed the distance and engaged Brain in a clinch.
Brain trying to stall but Berhardt improves his position.
Berhardt misses with some punches.
Berhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Brain uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berhardt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brain throws out a loose jab but Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berhardt tries to clinch but Brain is having none of it.
Brain darts in and clinches Berhardt up against the cage.
Brain breaks the clinch.
Berhardt takes the fight into the clinch.
Berhardt prevents a body shot from Brain.
Berhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berhardt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Berhardt fails to land.
Brain tries to throw a body punch but Berhardt avoids it by throwing Brain back against the cage.
Brain scores with a hook to the body.
Brain is pressed up against the cage. Berhardt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brain down to the mat. Brain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Berhardt shoots in looking for a takedown. Brain tries to sprawl out of it but Berhardt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berhardt has a takedown stuffed.
Brain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brain cracks Berhardt with a good jab.
Berhardt swats away the attempt to clinch by Brain.
Berhardt misses with a straight right.
Brain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berhardt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brain pushes Berhardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Brain lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt blocks a body shot from Brain.
Berhardt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berhardt.
Brain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berhardt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brain.
Berhardt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Brain.
Brain working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Brain lands with a left to the head.
Berhardt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brain backwards.
Berhardt is looking for a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berhardt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Berhardt.
Berhardt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berhardt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brain prevents it.
Brain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Brain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! Brain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brain scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Brain finds it's target.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Brain avoids them all with ease.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berhardt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Berhardt throws an elbow but Brain slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brain is not content to let Berhardt control the position.
Berhardt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brain is looking to reverse the position.
Brain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berhardt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt prevents Brain from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain is working hard here to advance position.
Berhardt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berhardt can do to turn this around?
Berhardt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berhardt thows a huge punch but Brain dodges it nicely.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berhardt works his way into side control.
Brain stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Brain avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Berhardt.
Brain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berhardt off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berhardt is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Berhardt is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt wants to control his opponent's hands but Brain gets his hands free.
Brain controlling well, preventing Berhardt from escaping the position.
Brain controls the position.
Brain tries to keep control of the position but Berhardt is staying busy.
Berhardt trying to control the position but Brain manages to sink in the hooks.
Berhardt tries to escape but Brain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Berhardt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Brain keeps control of the position easily here as Berhardt tries to buck him off.
Berhardt is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brain's guard. Nice work there by Berhardt.
Berhardt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berhardt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berhardt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berhardt postures up in Brain's guard and throws a big left but Brain blocks it.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berhardt cracks Brain with a solid left hand.
Berhardt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berhardt trying to control but Brain is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brain controlling Berhardt's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berhardt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Berhardt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brain's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brain has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Berhardt to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Brain is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Berhardt pulls down on the head and he's put Brain to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Winslow Berhardt!
Winslow Berhardt gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Altair Brain stepped up to the mic, saying 'It happenes sometimes, but I thought I was better today. Sometimes you lose like this.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Lincekum (ranked 2341 p4p, 102 weight class) and Santana Blaze (ranked 4134 p4p, 197 weight class). Lincekum comes to the cage accompanied by BYOB. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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138 lbs
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Lincekum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Santana Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Lincekum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blaze.
Blaze has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lincekum is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A low kick from Lincekum is predictable there
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum scores with the left hand. Blaze knows he should have avoided that one.
Blaze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincekum.
Blaze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blaze with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
Lincekum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blaze connects with a body shot that sends Lincekum's belly button to the back.
Lincekum lands a nice shot that snaps Blaze's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincekum misses with a left hand
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lincekum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lincekum just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Lincekum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Lincekum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lincekum.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Lincekum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Lincekum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Blaze leaves Lincekum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lincekum misses with a double jab
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Lincekum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lincekum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Lincekum throws out a powerful jab.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Lincekum avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaze.
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lincekum digs a good body shot into Blaze's ribs.
Lincekum takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lincekum throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze lands a right hook to the body.
Blaze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lincekum circles away quickly and effectively.
Lincekum throwing a counter right hand but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Lincekum throws a right hand that Blaze ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaze also avoids with ease.
Blaze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blaze.
Lincekum tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaze throws a jab when Lincekum was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaze. That's going to slow Lincekum down.
Lincekum throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
Lincekum throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lincekum thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincekum scores with a body shot.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
As Lincekum backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Lincekum manages to avoid it all.
Blaze throws a hook but Lincekum blocks it.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lincekum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Lincekum was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lincekum throws a head kick that misses.
Lincekum throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincekum.
Blaze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lincekum counters with a nice body shot.
Lincekum throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santana Blaze dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lincekum loads up on a big right hand but Blaze slips the punch.
Lincekum connects with a body shot that sends Blaze's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Blaze.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
and Lincekum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Blaze misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze lands with a nice combination. Lincekum backs away looking to recover.
Lincekum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaze.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
Blaze connects with a body shot that sends Lincekum's belly button to the back.
Lincekum thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Lincekum avoids it with no problem.
Lincekum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Blaze's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lincekum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Blaze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blaze moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but Lincekum ducks down to avoid it.
Blaze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lincekum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincekum swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Lincekum lands a head shot.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Lincekum swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaze.
A jab from Lincekum misses.
Blaze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blaze duly obliges.
Lincekum throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lincekum throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lincekum thinking.
Lincekum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lincekum is looking to chop away at Blaze's legs.
Blaze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lincekum slips a straight right by Blaze.
Blaze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum throws a leg kick
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaze.
Lincekum with a jab.
Blaze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blaze misses with a jab to the body
and Blaze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze throws the left hand but Lincekum avoids the punch easily.
Blaze misses with a series of wild punches.
Lincekum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Blaze misses.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lincekum misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincekum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lincekum misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincekum looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lincekum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blaze misses with a looping right.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Lincekum connects with a body shot that sends Blaze's belly button to the back.
Blaze misses with an uppercut. Lincekum saw that one coming.
Lincekum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santana Blaze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lincekum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blaze misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lincekum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Lincekum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blaze's hands.
Lincekum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincekum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Lincekum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blaze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lincekum eats them both and turns towards Blaze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze moves away from the strike by Lincekum.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lincekum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaze throws out the jab.
Lincekum appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze with a hook.
Blaze 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.
Lincekum throws an overhand right that lands on Blaze's shoulder, as Blaze tries to avoid the shot.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
Blaze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lincekum's sensitive parts.
Lincekum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blaze is rocked!
Lincekum misses the jab.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Lincekum avoids it with no problem.
Blaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Lincekum finish him?
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Blaze seems to have recovered his senses.
Blaze just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Lincekum misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Lincekum avoids it with no problem.
Lincekum throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lincekum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lincekum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lincekum closes the distance and clinches.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lincekum keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blaze is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lincekum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blaze's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze working hard to break the clinch.
Blaze is looking to break free of the clinch but Lincekum has double underhooks.
Blaze wants to get back to striking at distance but Lincekum won't allow it.
Lincekum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.
Blaze being controlled against the cage.
Blaze wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blaze trying to control the position but instead, Lincekum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blaze into the cage.
Blaze manages to break the clinch.
Lincekum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut.
Blaze connects with a nice looking jab.
Lincekum throws a big shot that misses.
Lincekum misses with a double jab
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincekum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincekum takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Lincekum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincekum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lincekum looks to clinch
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Blaze tries to move into range but Lincekum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santana Blaze.
I've got Blaze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!
Our winner, Santana Blaze, 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.
Tim Lincekum was interviewed post fight and said 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poro Peukalo (ranked 1260 p4p, 120 weight class) and Kim Jong Un (ranked 1603 p4p, 153 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poro Peukalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Jong Un!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peukalo moves in looking to clinch but Jong Un pushes him off.
Peukalo has closed the distance and engaged Jong Un in a clinch.
Jong Un tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jong Un 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.
Jong Un gets through Peukalo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jong Un pushes Peukalo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peukalo scores with a hook to the body.
Jong Un tries to throw a body punch but Peukalo avoids it by throwing Jong Un back against the cage.
Peukalo is leaning against Jong Un and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peukalo avoiding damage.
Peukalo lands with a light punch inside.
Peukalo stalling against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Peukalo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
I was talking to Peukalo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peukalo tries to stall but Jong Un uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peukalo throws an elbow but misses.
Peukalo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jong Un looks winded!
Jong Un tries to throw a body punch but Peukalo avoids it by throwing Jong Un back against the cage.
Jong Un misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Peukalo.
Jong Un controlling the action here for a moment.
Peukalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peukalo pushes Jong Un back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peukalo slows down the pace here.
Peukalo lands a right hand.
Peukalo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Peukalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Un misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Un goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peukalo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peukalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un defending well as Peukalo loads up on a big left hand.
Peukalo moves out of range as Jong Un strikes.
Nice shot lands for Peukalo.
Peukalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jong Un looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peukalo throws a body punch but Jong Un moves out of range.
Oooooh!!! Peukalo has knocked Jong Un down with a huge combo! Peukalo steps away and waves a wobbly Jong Un back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Kim Jong Un has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Un throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jong Un uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peukalo.
Jong Un blocks a jab.
Jong Un tries a quick counter leg kick but Peukalo is wise to it.
Jong Un throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peukalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Peukalo.
Jong Un fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jong Un throws a front kick aimed at Peukalo's knee but Peukalo avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peukalo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jong Un counters with a low kick, right behind Peukalo 's knee.
Peukalo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Peukalo lands with a shot to the body.
Peukalo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jong Un slips a jab and a cross from Peukalo.
Peukalo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jong Un swings wildly with an uppercut but Peukalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Un swings wildly with an uppercut but Peukalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Peukalo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Un.
Peukalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Peukalo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Un swings wildly with an uppercut but Peukalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peukalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Un tries a body shot but Peukalo blocks it.
Jong Un tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jong Un misses with a punch to the body.
Peukalo slowing the pace effectively.
Jong Un goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peukalo lands a damaging elbow.
Jong Un struggles to land a body shot inside as Peukalo controls his hands.
Peukalo blocks a body shot from Jong Un.
Peukalo lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Un.
Peukalo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peukalo is working Jong Un over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peukalo.
Peukalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jong Un misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poro Peukalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Jong Un's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peukalo grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jong Un takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Peukalo cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Poro Peukalo!
In defeat, Kim Jong Un stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will have those judges take out at an airport!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Mamu Melamies (ranked 1084 p4p, 120 weight class) and John Lennon (ranked 1376 p4p, 146 weight class). Ibrahim Mamu Melamies is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ibrahim Mamu Melamies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lennon!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennon tries to close the distance and clinch but Melamies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lennon is looking to clinch.
Melamies throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lennon counters with a straight right hand.
Lennon 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.
Melamies misses the shot to the body.
Melamies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melamies wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lennon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Melamies swats away the attempt to clinch by Lennon.
Melamies has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Donk. Lennon catches Melamies right on the button with a cross.
Melamies looks to throw the jab but Lennon is out of range.
Melamies takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Melamies walks into a jab.
Lennon misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Melamies - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lennon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melamies throws a hook to the side of Lennon's head but Lennon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lennon tries to clinch but Melamies moves out of range.
Melamies connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melamies feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lennon's calf.
Melamies misses with a body kick.
Melamies throws the left hand but Lennon avoids the punch easily.
Lennon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melamies was well out of range. Poor timing from Lennon.
Lennon slips a jab and a cross from Melamies.
Lennon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Melamies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melamies misses with a two punch combination.
Lennon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Melamies lands a nice shot that snaps Lennon's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Melamies.
Lennon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Melamies.
Lennon tests Melamies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lennon thuds a left hand into Melamies's body.
Melamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lennon has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lennon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lennon throws an elbow but it misses.
Melamies is working Lennon over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melamies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lennon throws a looping overhand right but Melamies ducks down to avoid it.
Lennon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melamies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lennon.
Nice uppercut lands for Lennon. That snapped Melamies's head back.
Lennon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melamies manages to avoid it.
Lennon moves into the clinch successfully.
Lennon can't find room to land a body shot as Melamies controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melamies.
Melamies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Melamies working aggressively here.
Melamies throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melamies.
Lennon lands a right hand.
Melamies has a couple of punches blocked by Lennon.
Melamies throws a punch but it's blocked by Lennon.
Lennon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Lennon.
Lennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melamies's elbow.
Lennon takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennon pushes Melamies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melamies.
Lennon lands a nice uppercut.
Lennon lands with a left to the head.
Melamies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Lennon.
Lennon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melamies misses with some punches.
Melamies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lennon is leaning against Melamies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lennon blocks a body shot from Melamies.
Lennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lennon can't find room to land a body shot as Melamies controls the action.
Lennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lennon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lennon.
It looks like Ibrahim Mamu Melamies has been cut.
Melamies throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melamies's elbow.
Lennon lands with a right to the head.
Melamies blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lennon.
Lennon pushes off an throws an elbow but Melamies leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Melamies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melamies swings wildly with an uppercut but Lennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lennon can't find room to land a body shot as Melamies controls the action.
Melamies takes a shot to the head.
Melamies misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lennon on the inside.
Lennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Melamies controls his hands.
Melamies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lennon's elbow.
Lennon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Melamies is rocked!
Melamies takes a shot to the head.
Oh Melamies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lennon throws a big uppercut that drops Melamies! More strikes from Lennon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Melamies lies dazed against the cage as Lennon celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lennon!
John Lennon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Lee (ranked 747 p4p, 89 weight class) and Whitey O Whitersson (ranked 719 p4p, 86 weight class). Christopher Lee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Whitey O Whitersson's chin.
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165 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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Whitey O Whitersson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee jabs O Whitersson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been informed that O Whitersson 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.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
O Whitersson drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
O Whitersson missing with knees to the body.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Whitersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Whitersson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Whitersson misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee is trying to break the clinch but O Whitersson is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
O Whitersson lands with a right to the head.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from O Whitersson.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Whitersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee breaks the clinch.
O Whitersson throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
O Whitersson looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
O Whitersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee looks to throw the jab but O Whitersson is out of range.
Lee tries to work over O Whitersson's front leg with a kick but O Whitersson checks it.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
O Whitersson slips under a jab.
O Whitersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice uppercut lands for O Whitersson. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee misses with a body shot
and O Whitersson counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at O Whitersson to acknowledge the strikes.
O Whitersson misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Whitersson lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Whitersson.
Lee scores with a hook.
O Whitersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Whitey O Whitersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Whitersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
O Whitersson throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee lands a big right hand that sends O Whitersson crashing to the mat! Lee stays standing though and waves O Whitersson back to his feet!
O Whitersson is rocked!
It looks like Whitey O Whitersson has been cut.
Lee finds O Whitersson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! O Whitersson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Lee lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure O Whitersson will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christopher Lee!
After winning the bout, Christopher Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Puno (ranked 688 p4p, 80 weight class) and Danny Brixton (ranked 600 p4p, 73 weight class). Brixton has chosen Bad Boys - Stormzy ft Ghetts & J Hus as his entrance music. 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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29
158 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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147 lbs
17 - 6 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manny Puno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Danny Brixton!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Brixton.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Puno shoots for a double leg takedown but Brixton sprawls well. He's pushed Puno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brixton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Puno is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno.
Brixton lands a slapping body shot.
Brixton misses with a head kick.
Brixton throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brixton.
We've been hearing reports that Puno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brixton.
Danny Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Brixton's shoulder, as Brixton tries to avoid the shot.
Brixton throws a leg kick which misses Puno's front leg but catches the back leg as Puno tries to avoid it.
Brixton lands with a nice body kick.
Brixton scores with a jab to the head.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Brixton saw that one coming.
Brixton connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Brixton.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brixton connects with a body shot.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Brixton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Puno misses.
Brixton is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks.
Brixton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puno looks for a takedown but Brixton sprawls well.
Brixton connects with a body shot.
Brixton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puno misses with a body shot.
Puno clinches with his opponent.
Brixton prevents a body shot from Puno.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Puno blocking some punches.
Brixton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brixton digs a right hand underneath Puno's ribcage. Puno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puno.
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!
Brixton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punos head.
Brixton misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton breaks from the clinch.
Puno lunges at Brixton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brixton's hand.
Danny Brixton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brixton takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brixton.
Puno walks into a jab.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brixton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brixton thumps Puno with a low kick.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brixton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brixton lands a leg kick that knocks Puno off balance momentarily.
Brixton lands a front kick.
Brixton dodges the punch combination from Puno.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brixton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brixton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brixton misses the jab.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno backing away here, and Brixton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton takes one on the button.
Puno throws a hook but Brixton avoids it easily.
It seemed like Brixton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brixton takes one to the chin there.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brixton.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brixton.
A little feinted left hand from Puno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brixton.
Brixton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Brixton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brixton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brixton wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno clinches up against the cage.
Puno lands a right hand.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brixton lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Brixton tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brixton pushes Puno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Puno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Puno presses Brixton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Brixton.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Puno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Brixton.
Puno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brixton scores with a shot to the side of Puno's head.
Puno works on Brixton's body with a couple of short punches.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puno.
Puno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Brixton.
Brixton working Puno over with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Puno.
Brixton working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puno.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Brixton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brixton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brixton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
Brixton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brixton misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Puno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brixton.
Brixton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puno walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Brixton misses.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brixton lands a nice looking body shot.
Brixton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brixton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puno's calf.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
No joy there for Puno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brixton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brixton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brixton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Brixton moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Puno. Those never looked like landing.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brixton.
Puno scores with a nice strike.
Puno tries to close the distance and clinch but Brixton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brixton slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
Brixton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brixton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brixton lands a jab to Puno's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Brixton.
Brixton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brixton throws a solid leg kick but Puno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brixton.
Brixton missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brixton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brixton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brixton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puno off and has taken his back!
Puno is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Puno is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno just trying to survive but Brixton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brixton wants to control but Puno is keeping busy.
Puno tries to break free.
Brixton tries to get the hooks in deep but Puno pushed the leg off.
Brixton looking for the choke from the back.
Puno defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brixton's arms.
Brixton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Puno has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Puno tries to escape but Brixton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brixton tightening his grip on Puno, looking for the choke.
Puno showing good submission defense here.
Puno tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brixton moves to take his opponent's back.
Brixton working for a choke but Puno is defending well.
Puno trying to control the hands but Brixton won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Puno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brixton.
Brixton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Puno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Brixton's head but Brixton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brixton misses with a wild body shot.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brixton was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Brixton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brixton.
Brixton looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Brixton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brixton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Brixton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brixton takes one to the chin there.
Puno misses with a body shot.
Puno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danny Brixton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puno throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton blocks a jab.
Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Brixton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puno blocks a head kick by Brixton.
Brixton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno walks into a straight right hand from Brixton.
Brixton works Puno's body with a nice hook.
Puno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brixton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brixton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brixton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brixton just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Brixton slips under a jab.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Brixton moves away and avoids it.
Brixton swings widly with a right hand
and Puno counters with a stiff right hand.
Puno slips a jab from Brixton.
Brixton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Brixton is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks.
Puno drops his hands momentarily and Brixton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Puno misses the target.
Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Puno misses.
Brixton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brixton.
Brixton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brixton is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno 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.
Brixton misses with a looping left.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puno fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brixton throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Puno lands a glancing blow to the side of Brixton's head.
Brixton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brixton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brixton scores with a kick to the body.
Puno with a hook.
Puno wants to clinch.
Brixton throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brixton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puno lands a jab.
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!
Brixton punishes Puno's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Brixton tenderised Puno's leg. Puno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Puno doesn't manage to clinch there - Brixton circles away.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Brixton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brixton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brixton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
Brixton tries a quick counter leg kick but Puno is wise to it.
Brixton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brixton.
Brixton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Brixton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brixton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Puno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manny Puno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puno walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton jabs Puno right on the nose. Puno blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Brixton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brixton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dom Cruz (ranked 951 p4p, 40 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 534 p4p, 19 weight class). Nordskov has chosen Fugle as his entrance music. 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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144 lbs
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28
138 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nordskov is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nordskov defending well though.
Nordskov trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nordskov is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Nordskov looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nordskov defending well though.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nordskov is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Nordskov's hands, connecting with Nordskov's forehead.
Nordskov is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz is looking for a kimura but Nordskov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
Nordskov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
Cruz trying to advance position but Nordskov counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nordskov is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Nordskov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz throws a strike but Nordskov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working a defensive guard but Nordskov passes into half guard.
Cruz controlling the position for now.
Nordskov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Nordskov is controlling well.
Cruz is looking to control Nordskov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Cruz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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.
Nordskov prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz is trying to control but Nordskov passes into side control!
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nordskov off and has taken his back!
Cruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cruz is controlling the position but Nordskov somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Cruz 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Nordskov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nordskov tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz pulls guard.
Cruz is trying to hold Nordskov in close to prevent damage but Nordskov has managed to pass into half guard.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz wants to control but Nordskov passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to control but Nordskov postures up.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is trying to control Nordskov's posture but Nordskov avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cruz sneaks back into half guard.
Cruz moves into full guard.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cruz controls Nordskov momentarily but Nordskov frees himself.
Cruz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nordskov is aware though and is defending well.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Nordskov clobbers Cruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
It looked like Cruz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nordskov throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Cruz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordskov's head.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throwing shots but Nordskov is blocking nicely.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordskov's head.
Nordskov is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nordskov avoid being mounted?
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordskov's head.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nordskov to regain full guard.
Nordskov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Nordskov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nordskov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cruz moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Cruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Nordskov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Nordskov moves into the clinch.
Nordskov tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nordskov walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Nordskov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nordskov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Nordskov avoids nicely.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nordskov!
Nordskov is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz throws an elbow but Nordskov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cruz tries to advance position but instead Nordskov slips a leg back in to half guard.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz is keen to just control but Nordskov is a slippery customer.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nordskov defending well though.
Cruz with the ground and pound but Nordskov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Nordskov is keeping the position.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nordskov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz throws a strike but Nordskov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz looking to control.
Nordskov stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Nordskov postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nordskov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
After the big win, Mads Nordskov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Mayhem (ranked 259 p4p, 41 weight class) and Dave Semenko (ranked 812 p4p, 128 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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220 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
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Semenko!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko.
Semenko throws a hook to the side of Mayhem's head but Mayhem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Semenko lands a nice hook to Mayhem's body. Mayhem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range.
Mayhem dodges the punch combination from Semenko.
Semenko lands a jab to the nose.
Mayhem connects with a jab.
Semenko 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.
Mayhem is looking to land body kicks.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem wants to slow Semenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab by Mayhem.
Semenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Semenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenko tries to clinch but Mayhem is having none of it.
Semenko scores with a jab.
Semenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mayhem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mayhem scores with a kick to the body.
Semenko loads up on a big right hand but Mayhem slips the punch.
Mayhem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Semenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayhem was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenko moves away.
Semenko avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Semenko throws a right and a left that Mayhem avoids nicely.
Mayhem scores with a kick to the body.
Mayhem lands a jab.
Semenko punishes Mayhem's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mayhem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayhem connects with a body shot.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mayhem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dave Semenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mayhem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Semenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem is looking to wear down Semenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Semenko throws a body kick that misses.
Mayhem looks to throw the jab but Semenko is out of range.
Semenko lands a nice shot that snaps Mayhem's head back.
Mayhem throws out a leg kick but Semenko moves out of range and Mayhem only half commits.
Semenko misses with an uppercut. Mayhem saw that one coming.
Semenko throws out a leg kick but Mayhem moves out of range and Semenko only half commits.
Semenko takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem throws a head kick but Semenko moves out of range.
Mayhem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayhem dodges the punch combination from Semenko.
Semenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but Semenko ducks down to avoid it.
Mayhem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem tries to move into range but Semenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Semenko.
Mayhem throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko misses the jab.
Mayhem scores with a leg kick.
Semenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mayhem connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Semenko scrambles back to his feet.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Semenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Semenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Semenko avoids a kick to the body.
Semenko scores with a punch to the head.
Semenko avoids a kick to the body.
Semenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Semenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko throws a hook but Mayhem avoids it easily.
Mayhem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semenko pinned against the cage. Semenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Semenko misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mayhem throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch easily.
Mayhem throws a big shot that misses.
Mayhem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Semenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayhem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Semenko lands a left and a right that send Mayhem crashing to the mat, dazed. Semenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mayhem is rocked!
Semenko connects with a body shot that sends Mayhem's belly button to the back.
Oh Mayhem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Semenko closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mayhem out cold! Mayhem corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dimitrov (ranked 262 p4p, 21 weight class) and Arjuna Ramadan (ranked 771 p4p, 81 weight class). Dimitrov comes to the cage accompanied by Drake - Energy. Ramadan has chosen Positive Vibration as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Dimitrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arjuna Ramadan!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramadan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimitrov is just out of range.
Dimitrov avoids a kick to the body.
Dimitrov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ramadan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dimitrov is trying to defend but Ramadan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ramadan wants to free his trapped foot but Dimitrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dimitrov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramadan in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramadan is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramadan trying to control from half guard but Dimitrov is working away.
Dimitrov tries to roll over but Ramadan keeps him under control.
Dimitrov trying to control from the bottom.
Ramadan passes to full mount!
Ramadan controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramadan is continuing to stall.
Dimitrov is controlling an arm, preventing Ramadan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ramadan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dimitrov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dimitrov regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramadan is stalling here. Dimitrov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ramadan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dimitrov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ramadan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dimitrov staying calm.
Ramadan is looking for a sweep.
Dimitrov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramadan's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramadan is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ramadan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramadan is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Ramadan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dimitrov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramadan can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arjuna Ramadan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramadan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dimitrov counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramadan connects with a leg kick. Dimitrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramadan misses with a left hand
and Dimitrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramadan connects with a crisp jab.
Dimitrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramadan throws a jab when Dimitrov was well out of range.
Ramadan throws a hook to the side of Dimitrov's head but Dimitrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramadan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dimitrov counters with a nice body shot.
Ramadan cracks Dimitrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitrov slips a straight right by Ramadan.
A little feinted left hand from Dimitrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramadan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dimitrov misses with an uppercut. Ramadan saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramadan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dimitrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramadan thows a leg kick but Dimitrov checks it
and Dimitrov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ramadan! Dimitrov lets Ramadan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ramadan is rocked!
It looks like Arjuna Ramadan has been cut.
Dimitrov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ramadan's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Dimitrov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
A less than humble Daniel Dimitrov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Boone (ranked 556 p4p, 56 weight class) and Scott John (ranked 94 p4p, 8 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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39
260 lbs
42 - 24 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott John!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by John. John obviously looking to wear him down.
John gets in close and instigates a clinch.
John scores with a hook to the body.
Boone throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Boone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boone jumps guard but John turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables John to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Boone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from John.
Boone avoids the elbow strike from John, against the cage.
John manages to break the clinch.
Boone throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
Boone tries for a takedown but John sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
Boone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
John chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boone scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John tries to clinch
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
John tries to clinch but Boone moves out of range.
Boone misses with a right hand
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John scores with a head kick.
It looks like Robert Boone has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boone misses with a hook.
John appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boone.
John fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
John rushes Boone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
John pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boone jumps guard but John turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. John just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boone tries to pull guard but John won't allow it.
Boone takes a shot to the head.
John lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from John as the two fighters clinch.
Boone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables John to keep the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boone blocks the elbow strike.
John throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boones head.
John lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boone or not.
Boone is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as John walks away with a smile on his face. Boone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from John! Boone is out on his feet! John rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Boone is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Boone is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott John! Scott John retains his heavyweight title!
Scott John thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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