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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Bizzle (ranked 8194 p4p, 226 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 23534 p4p, 233 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Bizzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizzle shoots for a double leg takedown but Thayer sprawls well. He's pushed Bizzle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bizzle scores with a takedown into Thayer's guard.
Thayer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bizzle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Thayer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bizzle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bizzle rolls with it to try and escape but Thayer cranks on the arm and Bizzle is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thad Thayer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caniel Dormier (ranked 5912 p4p, 375 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 5260 p4p, 353 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caniel Dormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett misses with a series of wild punches.
Dormier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howlett sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Howlett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dormier blocks the body kick.
Dormier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dormier wants to work for an arm triangle but Howlett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dormier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Howlett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dormier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dormier is trying to work for a kimura but Howlett is defending well.
Howlett is defending against the submission attempts here by Dormier.
Howlett wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett makes his way to full guard, as Dormier worked for a kimura.
Dormier wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.
Dormier drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dormier seems to have locked his on tight now - Howlett screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dormier, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Caniel Dormier!
A pretty intense looking Caniel Dormier took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov (ranked 4001 p4p, 174 weight class) and Chosen One (ranked 3937 p4p, 170 weight class). MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov comes to the cage accompanied by https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4V90AmXnguw. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chosen One!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One wants to clinch up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
One looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
One avoids the body shot from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
One fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike from One.
Still in the clinch, One scores with a nice short uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses the body punch
and One counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
One gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
One lands with a right to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control the position but instead, One has worked for underhooks and has pushed MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov into the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. One avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, One scores with a nice short uppercut.
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.
One working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from One.
One scores with a shot to the side of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from One.
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
One looking to slow down the pace here.
One scores with a shot to the side of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, One throws an elbow but misses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
One tries to stall but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
One digs a right hand into MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's gas tank.
One lands a body shot.
One scores with an uppercut up the middle.
One lands a nice elbow.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but One manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
One stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from One - that landed with a thud.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedovs head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. One avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
One holding his opponent close, against the cage.
One creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov missing with knees to the body.
One stops a takedown attempt from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov back against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but One manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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!
One is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
One lands a body punch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
One softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
One is looking to control MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's arms but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now One has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
One lands a hook that snaps the head of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backwards.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov scores with a shot to the side of One's head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but One gets the underhooks and prevents it.
One throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One lands with a short shot to the head.
One blocks a body shot from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
One stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov managing to block the knees to the body from One.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, One creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from One.
One pushes MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants a takedown.
One scores with a knee to the head.
One working MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov over with knees to the body.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
One is trying to stall.
One lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. One is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
One just leaning against MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is looking to control MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's arms but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now One has his back to the cage.
One lands with a left to the head.
One is trying to stall.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has One pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. One manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
One connects with a knee to the head.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from One.
Come on One - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
One blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
One taking a breather.
One cracks MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
One wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chosen One.
One fails with an attempt to clinch.
One closes the distance and pushes MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov back into the cage.
One lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosen One 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.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
One wants to clinch up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - One scores with a four punch combination!
One clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
One lands with a left to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov letting One take a breather here.
One lands a shoulder strike.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but One pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
One taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
One stops a takedown attempt from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
One stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
One pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
One working some nice short punches in the clinch.
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
One gets through MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
One lands a left hand that snaps the head of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backwards.
One lands with a left to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by One.
Oh MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
One has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
One lands a shoulder strike.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on One - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov back against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but One pulls him back up using the underhooks.
One manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
One looking to throw knees to the head but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Chosen One seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One controlling the action here for a moment.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from One.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One is looking to control MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's arms but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now One has his back to the cage.
One lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
One works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
One is looking to control MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's arms but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now One has his back to the cage.
One gets through MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
One lands with a light punch inside.
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from One on the inside.
One is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
One is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
One wants to get back to his feet.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 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.
One has one foot on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
One moves into range and clinches up with MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Good body shot from One.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
One lands an uppercut.
One stalling in the clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov improves position.
One trying to stall but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov improves his position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to pull guard but One holds him up against the cage and eventually MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
One misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One trying to control the position but instead, MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed One into the cage.
One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
One lands a shoulder strike.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stalling in the clinch but One improves position.
One stalling in the clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov improves position.
One lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for One.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
One slows down the pace here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosen One showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
One tries to close the distance and clinch up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
One lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
One drives through and clinches with MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but One blocks it with crossed arms.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tightens his grip and picks One up, before dumping him to the ground. One manages to land in guard.
One keeping moving, preventing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
One is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One wants to stand and escape but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
One moves in looking to clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pushes him off.
One clinches up against the cage.
One working some nice short punches in the clinch.
One working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
One scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
One looking to slow down the pace here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
One closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stalling in the clinch but One improves position.
One stops a takedown attempt from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
One looking to slow down the pace here.
One throws a knee to the head but misses.
One lands a body shot.
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but One prevents it.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedovs head.
One avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
One lands with a left to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to stall but One uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to work over One's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
One blocks an uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One lands an uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov letting One take a breather here.
One lands with a left to the head.
One is pressed up against the cage. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag One down to the mat. One avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
One throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
One lands a leg kick that knocks MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One doesn't manage to clinch there - MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov circles away.
One throws a head kick that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov semi-blocks.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets tackled into the cage by One. One maintains the clinch.
One digs a right hand underneath MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribcage. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from One on the inside.
One leaning his opponent against the cage.
One lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backwards.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
One's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
One lands a left hand that snaps the head of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backwards.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to maintain a safe position but One gets an underhook and turns MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for One.
One lands an uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. One is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One lands an elbow just above MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One lands a big right hand that drops MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov! The killer instinct kicks in and One finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by One!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosen One!
Chosen One thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Cyborg (ranked 1994 p4p, 185 weight class) and Lee Bruce (ranked 3411 p4p, 275 weight class). Christian Cyborg had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Christian Cyborg has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Cyborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyborg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruce.
Nice straight punches there by Cyborg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cyborg.
Cyborg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bruce. Bruce obviously looking to wear him down.
Cyborg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cyborg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cyborg with a jab.
It looks like Lee Bruce has been cut.
Cyborg misses with a hook. Bruce ducked under it nicely.
Bruce throws a hook to the side of Cyborg's head but Cyborg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cyborg moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruce.
Cyborg throws a lazy uppercut
and Bruce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruce walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cyborg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cyborg attempts a counter takedown but Bruce avoids it well and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Cyborg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cyborg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cyborg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cyborg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bruce finds it's way round the side to connect with Cyborg's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cyborg misses with a hook. Bruce ducked under it nicely.
Bruce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cyborg throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bruce to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg tries to clinch there but Bruce circles away.
Bruce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cyborg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bruce looks to land a right hand but Cyborg moved out of range.
Bruce blocks a jab.
Cyborg misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruce counters with an inside leg kick.
Cyborg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cyborg throws a hook but Bruce blocks it.
Bruce flicks out a counter leg kick but Cyborg steps away.
Cyborg throws a good cross that connects.
Cyborg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruce lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cyborg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cyborg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bruce avoids it really well and circles away.
Bruce lands a leg kick that knocks Cyborg off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruce. That's going to slow Cyborg down.
Bruce looks to throw the jab but Cyborg is out of range.
Bruce throws a hook but Cyborg blocks it.
Cyborg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruce throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cyborg on the side of the head.
Cyborg misses with a straight right.
Bruce appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee Bruce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruce scores with a jab to the head.
Bruce misses with a looping left.
Cyborg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cyborg throws a right and a left that Bruce avoids nicely.
Bruce walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruce misses the target.
Cyborg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bruce on the side of the head.
Cyborg throws a lazy uppercut
and Bruce counters with a straight right hand.
Bruce lands a leg kick that knocks Cyborg off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cyborg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cyborg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bruce scores with a leg kick.
Cyborg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruce.
Cyborg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bruce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cyborg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruce.
Cyborg jabs Bruce to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bruce just misses with a punch to the body.
Cyborg scores with a nice strike.
Bruce slips under a jab.
Cyborg misses the body punch
and Bruce counters with a straight right hand.
Cyborg slips a straight right by Bruce.
Bruce throws a leg kick but Cyborg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cyborg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bruce. Beautiful body shot.
Bruce staying out of range there.
Cyborg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruce moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce drives through and clinches with Cyborg against the cage.
Bruce lands a left hand.
Bruce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cyborg prevents a body shot from Bruce.
Bruce lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Bruce scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cyborg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cyborg. Bruce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cyborg is looking to clinch but Bruce is avoiding it.
Bruce let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cyborg works Bruce's body with a nice hook.
Cyborg tries to clinch up but Bruce circles away and keeps his distance.
Bruce lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cyborg swings for the body but Bruce moves out of range.
Bruce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cyborg moves away.
Cyborg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bruce lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Bruce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Bruce's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cyborg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruce manages to avoid it.
Cyborg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bruce circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruce throws a poor cross that misses
and Cyborg counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Bruce tenderised Cyborg's leg. Cyborg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cyborg lands with a shot to the body.
Cyborg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bruce wants to improve his position but Cyborg is controlling well.
Cyborg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bruce's head.
Cyborg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bruce won't allow Cyborg to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Cyborg.
Cyborg wants to free his trapped foot but Bruce is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bruce is trying to get back to full guard.
Bruce has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bruce slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cyborg advances position into side control!
Cyborg is looking to take a break and control but Bruce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cyborg wants to take a breather but Bruce manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cyborg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cyborg.
Cyborg trying to control but Bruce is working from the bottom.
Cyborg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cyborg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cyborg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cyborg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bruce wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cyborg trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cyborg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bruce lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cyborg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cyborg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bruce.
Bruce was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cyborg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bruce. Bruce obviously looking to wear him down.
Cyborg misses with a combination
and Bruce counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce rushes Cyborg and presses him up against the cage.
Bruce content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce jumps into guard, dragging Cyborg to the mat.
Cyborg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bruce has control of Cyborg's left arm, preventing Cyborg from doing any damage.
Cyborg with a nice head shot there.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Cyborg from controlling successfully.
Cyborg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bruce is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cyborg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bruce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cyborg postures up in Bruce's guard and throws a big left but Bruce blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Christian Cyborg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Bruce's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bruce motions for Cyborg to come forward. Bruce throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce swats away the attempt to clinch by Cyborg.
Cyborg is looking to clinch.
Bruce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruce throws a jab but it's blocked by Cyborg.
Nice straight punches there by Cyborg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cyborg.
A big left from Cyborg misses.
Bruce throws a shot from downtown. Cyborg moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Bruce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruce takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bruce was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bruce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cyborg manages to avoid it.
Bruce has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bruce there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bruce feints and then cracks Cyborg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cyborg down.
Lee Bruce seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cyborg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bruce finds it's way round the side to connect with Cyborg's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cyborg manages to avoid it.
Cyborg staying out of range there.
Cyborg works the jab nicely.
Bruce lands the left hand.
Cyborg wants to clinch.
Bruce misses with a shot to the body
and Cyborg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Cyborg there.
Cyborg throws a lazy right hand but Bruce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Cyborg.
Cyborg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cyborg throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruce fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruce dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cyborg. That did some damage!
Cyborg misses with a left hand
and Bruce counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christian Cyborg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruce throws the kick towards the body but Cyborg avoids it.
Cyborg ducks under a wild hook from Bruce.
Bruce walks into a straight right hand from Cyborg.
Bruce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruce lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cyborg.
Bruce moves away from the strike by Cyborg.
Cyborg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cyborg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruce.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg is looking to clinch but Bruce is avoiding it.
Cyborg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bruce checks it well.
Bruce loads up on a big right hand but Cyborg slips the punch.
Bruce throws a looping overhand right but Cyborg ducks down to avoid it.
Bruce defending well as Cyborg loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruce. That's going to slow Cyborg down.
Cyborg swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bruce to counter with a crisp jab.
Cyborg throws a lazy right hand but Bruce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cyborg.
A jab from Bruce misses.
Cyborg doesn't manage to clinch there - Bruce circles away.
Cyborg misses with a double jab
and Bruce counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cyborg misses with a right hand
and Bruce counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cyborg wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce closes the distance and clinches.
Cyborg tries to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling the position.
Cyborg tries to work over Bruce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruce cracks Cyborg with a nice body shot.
Cyborg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bruce is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bruce scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cyborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cyborg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cyborg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruce's elbow.
Bruce swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cyborg struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruce controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Bruce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bruce 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Bruce!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomisan Tsuruta (ranked 2329 p4p, 318 weight class) and Nicky Santoro (ranked 3125 p4p, 398 weight class). Nicky Santoro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomisan Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Santoro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Santoro walks into a jab.
It looks like Nicky Santoro has been cut.
Santoro takes one to the side of the head.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santoro connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Santoro.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Nicky Santoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santoro counters with a stiff right hand.
Santoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Santoro takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santoro counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santoro doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Santoro's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santoro on the side of the head.
Tsuruta misses the body punch
and Santoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santoro throws a big shot that misses.
Santoro misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santoro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsuruta has time to react.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Santoro is out of range.
Santoro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Santoro strikes.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Santoro throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santoro misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
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!
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santoro throws out the jab.
Santoro misses the jab.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Santoro avoids it well and moves away.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Santoro.
Tsuruta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Santoro's ribcage but misses.
Nicky Santoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Tsuruta does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Tsuruta.
Santoro misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santoro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tsuruta throws a poor cross that misses
and Santoro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro scores with a punch to the head.
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santoro.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsuruta takes one to the side of the head.
Tsuruta is rocked!
Santoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta with a poor takedown
and Santoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Tsuruta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santoro looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Santoro ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Tsuruta's jaw. Tsuruta's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Santoro does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicky Santoro!
A very excited looking Nicky Santoro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pension Buckets (ranked 1940 p4p, 232 weight class) and Ricky Rawse (ranked 3349 p4p, 346 weight class). Buckets kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Candyman - Knockin' Boots. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Pension Buckets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Rawse!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Pension Buckets has been cut.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Buckets.
A slow jab from Rawse misses its intended target.
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
Buckets tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rawse manages to circle out of the way.
Buckets has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rawse managing to block the knees to the body from Buckets.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buckets.
Rawse looking to slow down the pace here.
Rawse dodges an elbow strike from Buckets.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buckets.
Buckets throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rawse blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse misses with the head strike.
Buckets misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rawse.
Rawse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buckets lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Rawse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buckets lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckets trying to land knees to the body.
Rawse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buckets using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Buckets lands with a light punch inside.
Rawse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buckets softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buckets tries to land knees in the clinch but Rawse avoids the damage to the body.
Rawse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buckets missing with knees to the body.
Buckets tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rawse avoids it.
Rawse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buckets tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
Rawse is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Rawse.
Buckets scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buckets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Buckets tries to work over Rawse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rawse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rawse fails to land.
Rawse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Rawse is trying to break the clinch but Buckets has him pressed against the cage.
Buckets tries to land knees in the clinch but Rawse avoids the damage to the body.
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!
Rawse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckets.
Buckets blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rawse fails to land.
Buckets lands an elbow inside that Rawse shrugs off.
Buckets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buckets tries to work over Rawse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckets looking to throw knees to the head but Rawse is blocking nicely.
Rawse avoids a wild elbow strike from Buckets.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawse.
Buckets landing knees to the head.
Rawse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rawse lands an uppercut.
Rawse has a couple of punches blocked by Buckets.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckets misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets lands a right hand.
Rawse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buckets is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawse is defending well for now.
Buckets using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rawse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rawse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Buckets.
Buckets throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buckets misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rawse.
Rawse misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Buckets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rawse's brow.
Buckets lands a knee to the body.
Buckets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buckets misses with an elbow over the top.
Buckets has Rawse pressed against the cage, preventing Rawse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rawse working aggressively here.
Rawse avoiding damage as Buckets throws knees to the body.
Rawse blocks an elbow strike from Buckets.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckets blocks a body shot from Rawse.
Buckets throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawse.
Buckets has Rawse pressed against the cage, preventing Rawse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rawse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rawse trying to stall but Buckets improves his position.
A short right from Buckets on the inside.
Buckets blocking some punches.
Buckets missing with knees to the body.
Buckets lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawse misses with the head strike.
Buckets tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
Buckets crunches a lovely knee into Rawse's ribcage.
Rawse looks winded!
Buckets missing with knees to the body.
Rawse content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckets.
Buckets pushes off an throws an elbow but Rawse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buckets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buckets throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pension Buckets dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pension Buckets's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Buckets tries to clinch there but Rawse circles away.
Buckets seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pension Buckets is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rawse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buckets tries to clinch
letting Rawse counter with a right hand.
Rawse lands a slapping body shot.
Rawse keeps the fight on the outside.
Buckets moves to clinch but Rawse breaks away
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse throws a big shot that misses.
Buckets wants to clinch up but Rawse keeps it at a distance.
Rawse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buckets darts in trying to clinch
and Rawse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Rawse.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Buckets wants to clinch.
Rawse misses with a hook. Buckets ducked under it nicely.
Buckets wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rawse misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buckets looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rawse throws out a counter right but Buckets avoids it with no problem.
Buckets moves in looking to clinch but Rawse pushes him off.
Buckets tries to clinch up but Rawse circles away and keeps his distance.
Buckets ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse digs a good body shot into Buckets's ribs.
Buckets drives through and clinches with Rawse against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Buckets.
Buckets misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rawse.
Buckets is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawse is defending well for now.
Buckets pushes off an throws an elbow but Rawse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rawse leaning his opponent against the cage.
Buckets misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buckets digs a right hand underneath Rawse's ribcage. Rawse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buckets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawse can do to turn this around?
Buckets lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buckets lands a nice elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Buckets as Rawse tries to tie him up.
Buckets unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rawse is breathing heavily.
Buckets is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawse is defending well for now.
Buckets looking to throw knees to the head but Rawse is blocking nicely.
Rawse looking to stall.
Buckets tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rawse's elbow.
Buckets lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rawse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buckets lands with a short shot to the head.
Buckets fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Buckets.
Rawse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buckets creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckets lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckets.
Buckets connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rawse's face.
Nice body punch from Buckets - that landed with a thud.
Rawse wants to break free but Buckets has control.
Rawse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rawse is trying to stall.
Rawse is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rawse is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Buckets has denied him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pension Buckets dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Buckets has managed to clinch.
Buckets trying to land knees to the body.
Pension Buckets has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rawse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rawse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buckets looking to throw knees to the head but Rawse is blocking nicely.
Buckets lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Buckets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rawse's defenses.
Rawse throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckets.
Buckets connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rawse's face.
Buckets blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Buckets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Buckets lands with a short shot to the head.
Buckets cracks Rawse with a nice body shot.
Buckets throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckets lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buckets throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buckets misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rawse misses with an elbow strike.
Buckets lands a shoulder strike.
Buckets tries to land a knee to the head but Rawse blocks with his arms.
Rawse misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Buckets makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rawse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rawse wants to stall.
Rawse avoids the elbow strike from Buckets, against the cage.
Rawse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rawse tries a knee to the head but Buckets blocks it.
Buckets tries to land knees in the clinch but Rawse avoids the damage to the body.
Rawse is struggling to control the position.
Ricky Rawse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buckets misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rawse avoids a wild elbow strike from Buckets.
Buckets misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buckets tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
Buckets throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buckets missing with knees to the body.
Buckets using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rawse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buckets tries a knee to the head but Rawse blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets blocking some punches.
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Rawse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets throws an elbow that misses.
Buckets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buckets tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buckets tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawse.
Rawse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricky Rawse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rawse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rawse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rawse lands an overhand right.
Rawse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rawse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rawse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buckets.
Rawse misses with a hook
and Buckets holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Buckets lands a hook that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Buckets misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buckets struggles to land a body shot inside as Rawse controls his hands.
Pension Buckets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckets tries to land a knee to the head but Rawse blocks with his arms.
Buckets misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rawse.
Buckets misses with a punch to the body.
Rawse is looking to control Buckets's arms but Buckets gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rawse has his back to the cage.
Buckets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rawse is looking to control Buckets's arms but Buckets gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rawse has his back to the cage.
Rawse stalling in the clinch but Buckets improves position.
Rawse seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Rawse misses with the head strike.
Rawse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buckets blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets scores with a shot to the side of Rawse's head.
Rawse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rawse's defenses.
Buckets with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rawse throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckets.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pension Buckets showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buckets, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pension Buckets!
A victorious Pension Buckets thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shannon White (ranked 1312 p4p, 157 weight class) and Niudu Kakka (ranked 1445 p4p, 171 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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165 lbs
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150 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shannon White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niudu Kakka!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a two punch combination.
Kakka throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from White.
White tries to clinch up.
White throws a leg kick but Kakka moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
Kakka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kakka 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.
White misses with a straight right.
We've been hearing reports that White has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kakka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kakka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kakka misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up against the cage.
It looks like Shannon White has been cut.
Shannon White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
Kakka has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White stops a takedown attempt from Kakka.
Kakka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White misses with a leg kick
and Kakka counters with a single leg into guard. White didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kakka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kakka has passed into half guard!
Kakka trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.
Kakka decides to return to a standing position.
Kakka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Kakka moves out of range as White strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakka throws a lazy head kick
and White counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kakka won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Kakka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kakka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kakka stops White from passing to mount.
Kakka is not content to let White control the position.
Kakka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
White tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kakka's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakka keeps working.
White goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kakka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for White but great work by Kakka.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kakka scoring with punches and elbows.
White is looking for a sweep.
Kakka stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kakka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kakka wants to get back to his feet.
White trying to control the position but Kakka is working away.
White tries to advance to mount but can't.
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kakka, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kakka manages to get back to half guard.
White tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kakka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White is looking for a kimura but Kakka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White to get the leverage.
Kakka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
White rolls, trying to escape but Kakka keeps control of the position.
Kakka cracks White with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing White from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
White is covering up but some of the strikes from Kakka are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niudu Kakka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shannon White's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kakka misses with a jab, cross combination.
White bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kakka bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
White with a poor takedown
and Kakka counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Kakka to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Kakka tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kakka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kakka throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kakka sprawls and moves away.
White pushes Kakka up against the cage in a clinch.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White jumps into guard, dragging Kakka to the mat.
Kakka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kakka gets to his feet - White follows without any prompting.
White misses with a leg kick.
White looking to score a takedown here. Kakka is defending well but White drives through and ends up in Kakka's guard.
Kakka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White pushing down on Kakka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kakka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
White looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kakka defends it well.
Kakka preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
White wants to pass the guard but Kakka is defending well.
Kakka manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. White keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to pull guard but Kakka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shannon White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kakka avoids the head kick by White.
Kakka misses with a series of wild punches.
White attempts a counter takedown but Kakka avoids it well and moves away.
Kakka leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kakka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakka is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
White looking for a sweep but Kakka has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White can't escape the position.
Kakka in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kakka controlling from the full mount.
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
White is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kakka breaks from White's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kakka working the ground and pound effectively.
Kakka lands a big shot there that rocks White but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kakka lands a couple of good shots and White has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakka is persistently looking for the submission but White is defending it well.
Kakka is looking for the choke from the back position but White is controlling his hands well.
Kakka connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for White to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakka controlling well, preventing White from escaping the position.
Kakka controls the action.
Kakka lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kakka lands with a hammerfist to the side of White's head.
Kakka has White flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niudu Kakka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shannon White's cut.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
White tries to land a leg kick but Kakka saw it coming and moves away.
White misses with a low kick.
White moves into range and clinches up with Kakka.
Kakka breaks from the clinch.
Kakka slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kakka! But no joy.
White tries to clinch up.
Kakka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Niudu Kakka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Kakka misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakka.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Kakka moves out of range easily.
Kakka unleashes a big counter combination but White bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kakka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kakka closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
White throws a hook to the side of Kakka's head but Kakka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White misses with a body shot.
Kakka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kakka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kakka throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White throws a series of punches but Kakka avoids them all with ease.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kakka misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Kakka misses.
White is looking to clinch but Kakka is avoiding it.
Kakka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakka was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Kakka tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kakka staying out of range there.
Kakka fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kakka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kakka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kakka tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shannon White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niudu Kakka.
White tries to clinch but Kakka moves out of range.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Kakka lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White scores with a head kick. Kakka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
White rushes Kakka and presses him up against the cage.
Kakka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but White regains guard immediately.
White looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kakka passes into half guard.
Kakka drops an elbow to the side of White's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White is just riding it out for now. Kakka eventually gives up the hold.
Kakka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakka pulls his head out easily.
White is defending against the submission attempts here by Kakka.
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kakka prevents White from standing back up.
Kakka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Kakka.
The fighters are battling for position here. White manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kakka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kakka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
Kakka preventing the sweep.
Shannon White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kakka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
Niudu Kakka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kakka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niudu Kakka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kakka 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niudu Kakka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 581 p4p, 74 weight class) and Matteo Boretti (ranked 1791 p4p, 222 weight class). Boretti has chosen Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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203 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torcadall Sailcirc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matteo Boretti!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boretti walks into a stiff left hand from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Sailcirc shoots in and drives through. Boretti sprawls well.
Boretti lands with a slapping head kick.
Boretti moves out of range as Sailcirc strikes.
Boretti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sailcirc cracks a nice hook into Boretti's ribs.
Boretti throws a series of punches but Sailcirc avoids them all with ease.
Sailcirc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc slips a straight right by Boretti.
Boretti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Sailcirc misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boretti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matteo Boretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boretti throws a hook but Sailcirc blocks it.
Boretti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sailcirc takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Boretti scores with a jab. Sailcirc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sailcirc throws an overhand right that lands on Boretti's shoulder, as Boretti tries to avoid the shot.
Sailcirc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boretti tests Sailcirc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boretti moves into range and clinches up with Sailcirc.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti lands a nice uppercut.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sailcirc can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sailcirc.
Boretti blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc breaks from the clinch.
Sailcirc throws a body shot but no joy.
Boretti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sailcirc avoids the head kick by Boretti.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boretti sprawls well. Boretti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sailcirc gets slowly back to his feet.
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses.
Boretti throws a series of punches but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Boretti dodges the punch combination from Sailcirc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Boretti.
Sailcirc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boretti.
Sailcirc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boretti misses the jab.
Sailcirc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Boretti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sailcirc throws a lazy uppercut
and Boretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boretti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boretti throws a hook but Sailcirc blocks it.
Sailcirc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Boretti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Torcadall Sailcirc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boretti throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Boretti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Boretti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boretti misses with a body shot.
Boretti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boretti throws out a loose jab but Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sailcirc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boretti sprawls and moves away.
Boretti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sailcirc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boretti counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boretti is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sailcirc blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Boretti lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boretti misses with a straight right.
Sailcirc scores with the left hand. Boretti knows he should have avoided that one.
Boretti stuffs the takedown attempt from Sailcirc. Sailcirc gets slowly back to his feet.
Boretti is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sailcirc tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boretti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sailcirc.
A punch combination from Sailcirc misses.
Boretti throws a hook but Sailcirc blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Boretti misses
and Sailcirc counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sailcirc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sailcirc seems to be looking for submissions.
Sailcirc is trying to work for a kimura but Boretti is defending well.
Boretti won't allow Sailcirc to pass to mount.
Boretti wants to control but Sailcirc is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura here.
Sailcirc is looking to advance position but Boretti won't allow it.
Boretti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sailcirc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boretti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sailcirc is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Boretti to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Sailcirc tries to free his leg and advance position but Boretti is retaining full guard.
Sailcirc trying to control but Boretti is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boretti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boretti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sailcirc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sailcirc advances to half guard.
Sailcirc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sailcirc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailcirc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Torcadall Sailcirc will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Boretti throws a jab when Sailcirc was well out of range.
Sailcirc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sailcirc lands with a cross.
Sailcirc dives in for a single leg takedown but Boretti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boretti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boretti throws a lazy right hand but Sailcirc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sailcirc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sailcirc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boretti throws the left hand but Sailcirc avoids the punch easily.
Sailcirc feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matteo Boretti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boretti cracks Sailcirc with an open hand slap.
Sailcirc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boretti throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boretti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boretti misses with a left hand
and Sailcirc decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boretti's guard.
Sailcirc trying to control but Boretti is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc pushes down on Boretti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sailcirc is working for a kimura but Boretti is defending it quite comfortably.
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura but Boretti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sailcirc to get the leverage.
Boretti trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boretti is refusing to be controlled, as Sailcirc sits in half guard.
Sailcirc is thwarting Boretti's attempts to control the position.
Sailcirc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sailcirc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boretti is just riding it out for now. Sailcirc eventually gives up the hold.
Sailcirc trying to control from Boretti's half guard. Boretti has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Boretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Boretti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sailcirc tries for a kimura but Boretti is defending well.
Sailcirc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boretti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sailcirc thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailcirc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boretti tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Torcadall Sailcirc.
I think Sailcirc has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torcadall Sailcirc!
Torcadall Sailcirc gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Dasilva (ranked 996 p4p, 122 weight class) and Ronald Wagenknecht (ranked 1192 p4p, 143 weight class). Dasilva comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies and Gentlemen. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Humberto Dasilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Wagenknecht!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Dasilva moves out of range.
Dasilva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wagenknecht clinches with his opponent.
Dasilva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wagenknecht 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.
Dasilva takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dasilva.
Dasilva blocking some punches.
Wagenknecht lands a nice uppercut.
Wagenknecht working aggressively here.
Dasilva pulls Wagenknecht into guard.
Wagenknecht passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagenknecht is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dasilva is just riding it out for now. Wagenknecht eventually gives up the hold.
Wagenknecht is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dasilva is just riding it out for now. Wagenknecht eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Dasilva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wagenknecht is looking to advance position but Dasilva won't allow it.
Dasilva trying to control here.
Wagenknecht is working for a kimura but Dasilva is defending it quite comfortably.
Wagenknecht is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dasilva is just riding it out for now. Wagenknecht eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dasilva wants to control but Wagenknecht is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dasilva is trying to get back to full guard.
Dasilva actively working from the bottom here.
Dasilva looking for submissions off his back.
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura but Dasilva is defending well.
Wagenknecht is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dasilva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wagenknecht wants to pass the guard but Dasilva is defending well.
Wagenknecht is working for a submission of some sort.
Wagenknecht prevents Dasilva from improving his position.
Wagenknecht seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dasilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dasilva is looking to control Wagenknecht's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dasilva avoid being mounted?
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but Dasilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wagenknecht to get the leverage.
Dasilva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wagenknecht is working away from the top position though.
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but Dasilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wagenknecht to get the leverage.
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but Dasilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wagenknecht to get the leverage.
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dasilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dasilva wants to control but Wagenknecht is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Wagenknecht dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch there but Dasilva circles away.
Wagenknecht moves in looking to clinch but Dasilva pushes him off.
Dasilva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wagenknecht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dasilva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dasilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagenknecht is just out of range.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Dasilva circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagenknecht rushes Dasilva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dasilva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wagenknecht is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dasilva to the mat. Dasilva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dasilva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dasilva keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dasilva pulls Wagenknecht in close to prevent any damage.
Dasilva keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasilva can't keep his opponent in guard - Wagenknecht advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura but Dasilva is defending well.
Dasilva gets back to full guard.
Dasilva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wagenknecht manages to get himself to full guard.
Wagenknecht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dasilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagenknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagenknecht is pulling down on Dasilva's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dasilva slips nicely into half guard.
Dasilva wants to free his trapped foot but Wagenknecht is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dasilva is working hard here to advance position.
Wagenknecht is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dasilva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dasilva's back!
Dasilva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dasilva is defending against the submission attempts here by Wagenknecht.
Dasilva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dasilva trying to control but Wagenknecht postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dasilva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wagenknecht has cracked it and Dasilva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wagenknecht!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Wagenknecht!
Ronald Wagenknecht decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carmelo Anthony (ranked 269 p4p, 30 weight class) and Middle Weight (ranked 421 p4p, 51 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carmelo Anthony!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Middle Weight!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony lands a front kick.
Weight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anthony darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weight throws a hook but Anthony blocks it.
Anthony swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anthony looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anthony lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weight avoids the head kick by Anthony.
Anthony tries to keep at a distance but Weight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Anthony lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anthony creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anthony has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Weight tries to work over Anthony's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anthony tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Anthony back against the cage.
Weight prevents a body shot from Anthony.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anthony is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anthony.
Weight misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Anthony.
Weight blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
Anthony looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anthony takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anthony misses with some punches.
Anthony wants to stall.
Anthony tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Weight misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anthony takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weight as Anthony tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carmelo Anthony.
Anthony tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range.
A combination from Weight does no damage.
A good leg kick by Anthony.
Anthony avoids the body shot from Weight.
Anthony is looking to counter the offense by Weight and move into the clinch.
Anthony swings widly with a right hand
and Weight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weight's sensitive parts.
A big right from Anthony misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anthony has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Anthony scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anthony's elbow.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Anthony misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anthony has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anthony backwards.
Anthony tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Anthony back against the cage.
Weight blocking some punches.
Anthony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anthony misses the jab.
Weight tries to clinch up but Anthony circles away and keeps his distance.
Weight catches Anthony with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Weight misses.
Weight checks the leg kick.
Weight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anthony swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weight lands with an uppercut that bounces Anthony off the cage and back into range.
Anthony chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anthony misses with a looping left.
Anthony scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Anthony. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anthony.
Anthony throws a nice head kick!
Weight avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Weight takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
Weight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthony throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Anthony lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Anthony scores with a four punch combination!
Anthony scores with a nice strike.
Weight is rocked!
Anthony takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Anthony finish him?
A lazy left from Anthony finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Anthony dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anthony cracks Weight with a hook to the temple - Weight is on wobbly legs here! Anthony swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Weight falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Anthony wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carmelo Anthony!
Carmelo Anthony retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Carmelo Anthony 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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