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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 4816 p4p, 486 weight class) and Frankie Sparks (ranked 24336 p4p, 568 weight class). Sparks has chosen thunderstruck as his entrance music. Shinya Aoki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frankie Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sparks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Aoki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Aoki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aoki circles away.
Aoki tries to counter with a takedown but Sparks is quick to defend against it.
Sparks misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Sparks shoots in but no luck this time.
Frankie Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aoki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aoki lands in his opponent's guard.
Sparks is looking to stand back up but Aoki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sparks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Sparks defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks is controlling Aoki's trapped leg to prevent Aoki from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoki is working for a kimura but Sparks is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sparks is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki is trying for a kimura here. Sparks looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Aoki wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinya Aoki!
A victorious Shinya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Frankie Sparks was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry better try harder I guess'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amiti Speyer (ranked 3936 p4p, 461 weight class) and Herbet Chesterfield (ranked 6503 p4p, 572 weight class). Herbet Chesterfield has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Amiti Speyer's chin.
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amiti Speyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herbet Chesterfield!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speyer lands with a good body shot.
Chesterfield throws a hook to the side of Speyer's head but Speyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Speyer punishes Chesterfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Speyer.
A swing and a miss from Chesterfield.
Chesterfield throws the left hand but Speyer avoids the punch easily.
Chesterfield ducks right into an uppercut from Speyer.
Speyer throws a leg kick which misses Chesterfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Chesterfield tries to avoid it.
Chesterfield takes a kick to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Chesterfield scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speyer tests Chesterfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Speyer lands a front kick.
Chesterfield walks forward, straight into a front kick from Speyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Speyer tenderised Chesterfield's leg. Chesterfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Speyer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chesterfield misses with a combination
and Speyer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Speyer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Herbet Chesterfield has been cut.
Speyer sends Chesterfield crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Speyer is motioning to the referee to let Chesterfield up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Chesterfield is rocked!
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!
Chesterfield throws a series of punches but Speyer avoids them all with ease.
Chesterfield cracks Speyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Speyer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chesterfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chesterfield looks winded!
Speyer misses with a head kick.
Speyer looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Speyer backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Chesterfield's temple! It sends Chesterfield violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Speyer celebrates and the doctors try to help Chesterfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Amiti Speyer!
Our winner, Amiti Speyer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jacobs (ranked 6001 p4p, 228 weight class) and Collin Whitley (ranked 4409 p4p, 101 weight class). Jacobs's entrance music is up to my neck. A fine choice. Whitley has chosen i stand alone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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230 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Collin Whitley!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitley motions for Jacobs to come forward. Whitley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs blocks a low kick nicely.
Collin Whitley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whitley circles away quickly and effectively.
Jacobs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A leg kick checked by Jacobs.
Whitley has Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jacobs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whitley prevents it.
Jacobs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whitley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitley tries for a takedown but Jacobs manages to get underhooks.
Jacobs tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitley avoids the damage to the body.
Whitley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Whitley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitley tries to land a leg kick but Jacobs saw it coming and moves away.
Whitley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whitley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to avoid it but Whitley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacobs to the ground. Jacobs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whitley walks away with a smile on his face. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Whitley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jacobs counters by moving into the clinch.
Whitley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jacobs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whitley clinches.
Jacobs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Whitley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Whitley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitley shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into Whitley's guard.
Whitley is wriggling around but Jacobs manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs trying to control the action but Whitley is working from the bottom.
Jacobs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jacobs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Whitley is staying active underneath Jacobs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whitley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacobs.
Jacobs prevents Whitley from improving his position.
Jacobs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Whitley!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control but Whitley is having none of it.
Whitley taking shots to the head.
Jacobs throws some wild stikes that Whitley manages to avoid easily.
Whitley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitley pushes Jacobs off looking to stand but Jacobs dives back in and keeps control.
Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whitley's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacobs tries to pass to full mount but Whitley defends it.
Jacobs is keen to just control but Whitley is a slippery customer.
Jacobs thows a huge punch but Whitley dodges it nicely.
Jacobs wants to control but Whitley is keeping him busy.
Jacobs tries to stand and escape but Whitley is controlling the position.
Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whitley's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Jacobs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Whitley swinging wildly here.
Jacobs drives through and clinches with Whitley against the cage.
Whitley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whitley lands with a right to the head.
Jacobs has Whitley pressed against the cage, preventing Whitley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whitley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jacobs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs manages to pull guard.
Jacobs 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.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacobs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jacobs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Whitley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitley defends it easily.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whitley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Whitley postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it.
Whitley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitley postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it.
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whitley defends well.
Whitley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacobs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitley distracts Jacobs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Whitley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitley has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Whitley throwing strikes from guard but Jacobs blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitley with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Whitley pushes his legs off easily.
Jacobs has his foot on Whitley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitley works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitley throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs has his feet on Whitley's thighs here. He's pushed Whitley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Whitley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Jacobs!
A victorious Johnny Jacobs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Collin Whitley spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry everyone'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiki Hale (ranked 3140 p4p, 60 weight class) and Marc Beaumanoir (ranked 3539 p4p, 71 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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244 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keiki Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marc Beaumanoir!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaumanoir just misses with a punch to the body.
Hale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hale avoids the body shot from Beaumanoir.
Hale gets a double leg takedown into Beaumanoir's guard.
Hale stopping the sweep attempt from Beaumanoir.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beaumanoir can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beaumanoir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hale 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. Hale seems to have locked his on tight now - Beaumanoir screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hale, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Keiki Hale!
A victorious Keiki Hale 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vash Stampede (ranked 2358 p4p, 122 weight class) and Apidej Sit Hirun (ranked 2787 p4p, 136 weight class). Stampede's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Remember The Name. On his way into the cage it seems that Vash Stampede has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vash Stampede seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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136 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vash Stampede!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apidej Sit Hirun!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sit Hirun lands a jab to Stampede's midsection.
Stampede throws an off balance right hand
and Sit Hirun counters with a nice uppercut.
Stampede works the jab nicely.
Sit Hirun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stampede swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stampede throws a hook but Sit Hirun blocks it.
As Stampede backs off Sit Hirun throws a huge counter combo but Stampede manages to avoid it all.
Stampede has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stampede jabs Sit Hirun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Stampede misses.
Sit Hirun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stampede manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sit Hirun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stampede appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stampede missing with a left hand there. Sit Hirun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sit Hirun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stampede doesn't seem bothered though.
Stampede throws a shot from downtown. Sit Hirun moves away and avoids it.
Stampede misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sit Hirun.
Stampede throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stampede throws an off balance right hand
and Sit Hirun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Sit Hirun misses.
Stampede appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sit Hirun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sit Hirun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stampede sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stampede misses with a wild body shot.
Sit Hirun slips a jab from Stampede.
Sit Hirun throws a jab but it's blocked by Stampede.
Stampede dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stampede slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sit Hirun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stampede was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stampede misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sit Hirun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stampede takes one to the side of the head.
Stampede slips a straight right by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Sit Hirun.
Stampede lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stampede tries to keep at a distance but Sit Hirun has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stampede.
Stampede goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stampede tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stampede blocks an uppercut.
Stampede has a couple of punches blocked by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stampede misses with a punch to the body.
Sit Hirun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sit Hirun blocks a body shot from Stampede.
A nice left hand lands by Stampede.
Stampede throws a punch but it's blocked by Sit Hirun.
Stampede blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sit Hirun tries a body shot but Stampede blocks it.
Sit Hirun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stampede has a couple of punches blocked by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stampede softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stampede lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sit Hirun.
Stampede swings wildly with an uppercut but Sit Hirun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sit Hirun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stampede.
Stampede fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Stampede.
Sit Hirun lands a hook that snaps the head of Stampede backwards.
Stampede's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stampede misses the shot to the body.
Sit Hirun misses with a hook
enabling Stampede to counter with a crisp jab.
Sit Hirun moves into range and clinches up with Stampede.
Sit Hirun tries a body shot but Stampede blocks it.
Stampede breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stampede misses with a body shot
and Sit Hirun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stampede steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun wants to clinch.
Sit Hirun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sit Hirun unleashes a big counter combination but Stampede bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sit Hirun throws a hook but Stampede avoids it easily.
Sit Hirun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sit Hirun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stampede circles away quickly and effectively.
Stampede swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vash Stampede will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stampede swinging wildly here.
Sit Hirun lands with a good body shot.
Sit Hirun misses with a series of wild punches.
Sit Hirun misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stampede counters with a straight right hand.
Stampede misses with a wild body shot.
Sit Hirun pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stampede back to the cage. Sit Hirun follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stampede throws an overhand right that drops Sit Hirun like a sack of potatoes! Stampede dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vash Stampede!
A very excited looking Vash Stampede 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.
The defeated Apidej Sit Hirun had this to say: 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piet Smit (ranked 1369 p4p, 197 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 2342 p4p, 312 weight class). Smit comes into the arena with Baby Got Back blaring out of the sound system. Cena is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My Time Is Now. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piet Smit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena swats away the attempt to clinch by Smit.
Smit closes the distance and clinches.
Smit stalling.
Cena tries a body shot but Smit blocks it.
Cena misses with a body punch.
Cena throws a punch but it's blocked by Smit.
Cena throws a punch but it's blocked by Smit.
Cena tries to work over Smit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit wants a takedown.
Cena prevents the takedown attempt.
Smit has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cena.
Smit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cena is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piet Smit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smit blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smit prevents a body shot from Cena.
Cena gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smit regains guard.
Cena lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smit has his foot on Cena's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cena works his way back into a safe position though.
Smit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cena throws a big elbow that misses.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Cena has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cena manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smit pushes a forearm under Cena's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cena is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piet Smit!
During a confident post fight interview, Piet Smit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
John Cena spoke after the fight, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norifumi Yamamoto (ranked 1017 p4p, 129 weight class) and Kenshi Kimura (ranked 2291 p4p, 258 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Norifumi Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenshi Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kimura manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto misses with a hook
and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yamamoto won't be happy with that.
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yamamoto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kimura controls the position from side control.
Kimura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamamoto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto is letting Kimura control him for a moment.
Kimura has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Yamamoto is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kimura yanks on the arm and Yamamoto is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kimura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenshi Kimura!
An out of breath Kenshi Kimura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Luna (ranked 522 p4p, 66 weight class) and Nevzorov Stepanovich (ranked 1441 p4p, 175 weight class). Luna comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. 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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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Luna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nevzorov Stepanovich!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Luna moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Luna misses with a looping right.
Jab by Stepanovich.
Luna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Luna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stepanovich momentarily.
Luna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luna lands with a nice body punch.
Luna misses with a body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luna is controlling Stepanovich's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luna on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luna tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Luna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich being controlled here momentarily.
Stepanovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luna is keeping the position for now.
Stepanovich wants to control from the top but Luna keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luna pulls Stepanovich in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Luna clinches.
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.
Luna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stepanovichs head.
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stepanovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luna keeps control of Stepanovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Luna is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stepanovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luna smiles and moves away.
Stepanovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luna has managed to clinch.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Stepanovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luna blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Luna.
A shot in the inside from Luna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Luna gets through Stepanovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stepanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Luna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stepanovich or not.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna digs a right hand into Stepanovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stepanovich's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luna lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Stepanovich fails to land.
Luna pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Luna.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Luna lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
Luna works on Stepanovich's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Luna.
A right handed body shot lands from Luna.
Luna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stepanovich is trying to break free.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Luna dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Luna has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luna cracks Stepanovich with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
A head punch on the inside from Stepanovich fails to land.
Stepanovich misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Luna.
Luna lands a body punch.
Luna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stepanovich or not.
Luna blocking some punches.
Luna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stepanovich can do to turn this around?
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Luna - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stepanovich tries to break the clinch but Luna is controlling the position.
Stepanovich misses with the head strike.
Luna pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich is trying to pull guard but Luna has him pressed against the cage.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juan Luna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stepanovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luna smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Luna.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Luna - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
Luna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luna has Stepanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stepanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stepanovich misses with the head strike.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luna lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Luna.
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Luna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luna.
Luna lands a shot to the body.
Luna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Stepanovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luna pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Luna.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
Luna presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stepanovich jumps guard but Luna stands there with Stepanovich around his waist. Stepanovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juan Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nevzorov Stepanovich.
Stepanovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stepanovich misses with the head strike.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luna pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luna digs a right hand into Stepanovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stepanovich's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Luna dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luna.
Stepanovich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stepanovich closes the distance and clinches up with Luna, looking for a takedown. Stepanovich pushes Luna against the cage but Luna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Luna misses.
Donk. Luna catches Stepanovich right on the button with a cross.
Stepanovich darts in looking for a takedown but Luna gets double underhooks and turns Stepanovich into the cage.
Luna lands a big uppercut and Stepanovich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stepanovich looks OK. Luna waves Stepanovich back to his feet!
Stepanovich is rocked!
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!
Luna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stepanovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Luna finish him?
Luna digs a good body shot into Stepanovich's ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Luna as the two fighters clinch.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Luna.
Luna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luna creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Stepanovich's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Stepanovich drops to his knees and Luna pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Luna!
Juan Luna retains his lightweight title!
Juan Luna thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ribeiro (ranked 860 p4p, 121 weight class) and Somrak Khamsing (ranked 1547 p4p, 204 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Somrak Khamsing!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khamsing with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ribeiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ribeiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Khamsing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khamsing will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Khamsing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khamsing tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura but Khamsing is defending well.
Ribeiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ribeiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Khamsing defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khamsing sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is keen to just control but Khamsing is a slippery customer.
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but Khamsing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ribeiro to get the leverage.
Khamsing is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ribeiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribeiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ribeiro is thwarting Khamsing's attempts to control the position.
Ribeiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Khamsing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ribeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khamsing is just riding it out for now. Ribeiro eventually gives up the hold.
Khamsing wants to get back to full guard.
Khamsing looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Khamsing tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Ribeiro slows the pace down in half guard.
Ribeiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ribeiro trying to mount his opponent but Khamsing defends it.
Khamsing is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribeiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khamsing trying to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Khamsing tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ribeiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Ribeiro!
After winning the bout, Marcus Ribeiro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Somrak Khamsing stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Guerrero (ranked 404 p4p, 55 weight class) and Emilio Aguinaldo (ranked 1237 p4p, 162 weight class). Guerrero comes into the arena with My Time Is Now blaring out of the sound system. Aguinaldo has chosen Noypi by Bamboo as his entrance music. Emilio Aguinaldo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eddie Guerrero's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eddie Guerrero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emilio Aguinaldo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguinaldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guerrero.
Aguinaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aguinaldo.
Guerrero throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guerrero.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerrero.
Aguinaldo prevents a body shot from Guerrero.
Guerrero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Aguinaldo.
Guerrero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aguinaldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aguinaldo misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguinaldo.
Guerrero has picked Aguinaldo up - he's going for a ride! Guerrero dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Guerrero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero thows a huge punch but Aguinaldo dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Guerrero's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aguinaldo is controlling Guerrero's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Guerrero is nestled in close to Aguinaldo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aguinaldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guerrero.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guerrero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aguinaldo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Aguinaldo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guerrero.
Guerrero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aguinaldo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aguinaldo trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aguinaldo defending well though.
Aguinaldo manages to get to full guard.
Aguinaldo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is looking to work some ground and pound but Aguinaldo has wrist control.
Guerrero is fighting to break Aguinaldo's control of his arms but Aguinaldo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Guerrero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aguinaldo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Guerrero postures up.
Guerrero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aguinaldo pulls Guerrero in close to his closed guard and prevents Guerrero from doing any damage or advancing position.
Guerrero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Guerrero throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aguinaldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aguinaldo is controlling Guerrero's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero wants to pass the guard but Aguinaldo is keeping the position.
Aguinaldo managing to control the position.
Guerrero 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.
Guerrero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guerrero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Guerrero throws a big right hand that misses.
Guerrero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guerrero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Guerrero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aguinaldo controlling Guerrero's posture.
Guerrero throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is looking to work some ground and pound but Aguinaldo has wrist control.
Guerrero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guerrero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guerrero throwing strikes but missing.
Guerrero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been informed that Aguinaldo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Guerrero throws a big right hand that misses.
Guerrero scoring with some ground and pound.
Aguinaldo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Guerrero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero chips away with some ground and pound.
Aguinaldo pulls Guerrero in close to his closed guard and prevents Guerrero from doing any damage or advancing position.
Guerrero throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Guerrero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Guerrero slips under a jab from Aguinaldo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aguinaldo. Guerrero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aguinaldo scores with a jab to the head.
Guerrero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guerrero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guerrero struggles to land a body shot inside as Aguinaldo controls his hands.
Aguinaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aguinaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerrero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guerrero misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guerrero throws a punch but it's blocked by Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo working aggressively here.
Guerrero taking a breather.
Guerrero can't find room to land a body shot as Aguinaldo controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guerrero stalling in the clinch but Aguinaldo improves position.
Guerrero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerrero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aguinaldo can do to turn this around?
Guerrero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aguinaldo scores with a hook to the body.
Guerrero tries to score a body lock takedown but Aguinaldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Guerrero fails to land.
Aguinaldo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guerrero.
Aguinaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aguinaldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guerrero misses with a body punch.
Guerrero is looking for a takedown.
Guerrero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guerrero can't find room to land a body shot as Aguinaldo controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Aguinaldo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aguinaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guerrero tries a body shot but Aguinaldo blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aguinaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguinaldo misses with some punches.
Guerrero tries to work over Aguinaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aguinaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Guerrero.
Aguinaldo pushes Guerrero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Guerrero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aguinaldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aguinaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tries a body shot but Aguinaldo blocks it.
Aguinaldo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Guerrero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aguinaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guerrero tries to work over Aguinaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aguinaldo gets underhooks to prevent Guerrero's takedown attempt.
Aguinaldo prevents a body shot from Guerrero.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aguinaldo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aguinaldo lands a right hand.
Guerrero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guerrero blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Guerrero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aguinaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emilio Aguinaldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aguinaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guerrero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guerrero misses with the head strike.
Aguinaldo lands a nice uppercut.
Guerrero blocking some punches.
Guerrero wants a takedown but no success here.
Guerrero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aguinaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerrero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aguinaldo after a bit of a struggle.
Aguinaldo lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerrero.
Aguinaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aguinaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guerreros head.
Guerrero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aguinaldo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guerrero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Aguinaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aguinaldo lands a big right hand that sends Guerrero crashing to the mat! Aguinaldo stays standing though and waves Guerrero back to his feet!
Guerrero is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Aguinaldo tries to clinch up.
Oh Guerrero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aguinaldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guerrero seems to have got his legs back now.
Guerrero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guerrero ducks under a wild hook from Aguinaldo.
Guerrero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aguinaldo tries to clinch up.
Aguinaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Guerrero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Aguinaldo misses.
Guerrero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerrero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aguinaldo circles away.
It seemed like Aguinaldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guerrero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aguinaldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guerrero tries to keep at a distance but Aguinaldo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aguinaldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aguinaldo.
Guerrero blocking some punches.
Guerrero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aguinaldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aguinaldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aguinaldo.
A short right from Aguinaldo on the inside.
Guerrero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aguinaldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guerrero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerrero tries for a takedown but Aguinaldo manages to get underhooks.
Guerrero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aguinaldo is pressed up against the cage. Guerrero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aguinaldo down to the mat. Aguinaldo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guerrero cracks Aguinaldo with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero throws a looping overhand right but Aguinaldo ducks down to avoid it.
Guerrero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aguinaldo is looking to clinch.
Guerrero has managed to clinch.
Guerrero blocking some punches.
Aguinaldo working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Aguinaldo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aguinaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Guerrero working aggressively here.
Aguinaldo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aguinaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Aguinaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Aguinaldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aguinaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Aguinaldo - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo blocking some punches.
Aguinaldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Guerrero backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo lands an uppercut.
Guerrero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aguinaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aguinaldo digs a right hand into Guerrero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guerrero's gas tank.
Guerrero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Aguinaldo.
Guerrero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aguinaldo's elbow.
Guerrero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aguinaldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Guerrero working aggressively here.
Guerrero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aguinaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Guerrero uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Guerrero misses with a punch to the body.
Guerrero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aguinaldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Guerrero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aguinaldo's elbow.
Aguinaldo lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Aguinaldo - that landed with a thud.
Aguinaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Guerrero uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo lands a body punch.
Guerrero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Aguinaldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Aguinaldo really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aguinaldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Aguinaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aguinaldo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Aguinaldo as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Aguinaldo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guerrero.
Aguinaldo lands a right hand.
Aguinaldo lands with a left to the head.
Aguinaldo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo lands a right hand.
Guerrero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Aguinaldo - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Aguinaldo as the two fighters clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaldo scores with a hook to the body.
Guerrero tries a body shot but Aguinaldo blocks it.
Aguinaldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Guerrero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aguinaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aguinaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guerreros head.
Aguinaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Guerrero controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aguinaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aguinaldo lands with a right to the head.
Aguinaldo pushes Guerrero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guerrero takes a shot to the head.
Aguinaldo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Guerrero! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Aguinaldo is unloading with more strikes now! Guerrero drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Aguinaldo!
Emilio Aguinaldo is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Emilio Aguinaldo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Eddie Guerrero spoke after the fight, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.
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