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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 2557 p4p, 305 weight class) and Carlos Danger (ranked 2390 p4p, 288 weight class). Kakuto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. Danger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: George Baker - Little Green Bag. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsuyoi Kakuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Danger!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kakuto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kakuto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Danger after a bit of a struggle.
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto tries for a takedown but Danger manages to get underhooks.
Kakuto gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Danger regains guard.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Danger is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Danger keeps moving.
Kakuto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kakuto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Danger for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kakuto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kakuto stops Danger from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kakuto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Danger, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger gets underhooks to prevent Kakuto's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Danger is pushing Kakuto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Danger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kakuto after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Danger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kakuto has hold of one of Danger's legs. Danger is fighting the takedown attempt but Kakuto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kakuto prevents Danger from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto looking to pass the guard.
Danger wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Danger but Danger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Danger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kakuto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kakuto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kakuto forces Danger back against the cage and clinches.
Danger wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kakuto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Danger is wriggling around but Kakuto manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto not doing much here.
Danger pushes Kakuto off looking to stand but Kakuto dives back in and keeps control.
Kakuto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Danger looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kakuto or perhaps it was just good defense by Danger, which made it look bad.
Danger moves away from the strike by Kakuto.
Danger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Danger defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Danger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kakuto has time to react.
It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
Kakuto takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kakuto tries to pull guard but Danger won't allow it.
Kakuto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Danger after a bit of a struggle.
Kakuto is trying to pull guard but Danger has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Danger to keep the fight standing.
Kakuto pulls guard effortlessly.
Danger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Danger trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Tsuyoi Kakuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kakuto controls Danger momentarily but Danger frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto'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. And we move into the final round!
Danger looks to land a combination but Kakuto avoids it well.
Danger throws an overhand right that lands on Kakuto's shoulder, as Kakuto tries to avoid the shot.
Kakuto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Danger.
A swing and a miss from Danger.
Kakuto rushes Danger and presses him up against the cage.
Kakuto tightens his grip and picks Danger up, before dumping him to the ground. Danger manages to land in guard.
Kakuto stays in close to Danger's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto looking to sit in guard and control but Danger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Danger tries to pass.
Danger won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Kakuto trying to control but Danger is working from the bottom.
Kakuto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto looking to sit in guard and control but Danger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kakuto trying to control the position.
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danger defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danger defends it easily.
Danger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kakuto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danger can do to turn this around?
Kakuto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Danger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kakuto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Danger looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto is pulling down on Danger's head. It's preventing any offense from Danger, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kakuto has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danger wants to get back to striking at distance but Kakuto won't allow it.
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 Tsuyoi Kakuto.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kakuto, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Post fight, Tsuyoi Kakuto took to the microphone: ' "Tennōheika Banzai!!!!" 天皇陛下万歳, ("Long live the Emperor"), '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 1744 p4p, 214 weight class) and Michael Jai White (ranked 1940 p4p, 230 weight class). Michael Jai White told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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199 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Jai White!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away.
Lester lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lester moves into the clinch.
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lester lands with a left to the head.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lester.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White 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.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Lester slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Nice body punch from Lester - that landed with a thud.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White prevents a body shot from Lester.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Lester has double underhooks.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White is trying to break the clinch but Lester is controlling him.
White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lester has him pressed against the cage.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lester.
Lester lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Lester displaying some good clinch control by pressing White up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester taking a breather.
Lester cracks White with a nice body shot.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White takes a shot to the head.
Lester stalling in the clinch.
White tries to break free but Lester pushes him back against the cage.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
White is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lester works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lester leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lester misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Lester tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White taking a breather.
White can't break the clinch.
White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Lester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lester lands with a short shot to the head.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
White blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester 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.
Lester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lester throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from White misses
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lester moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Lester gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
Lester'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.
Lester digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White breaks from the clinch.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lester is looking to clinch.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lester throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
White dips to his left and cracks Lester with an uppercut!
Lester lands a body shot.
Lester scores with a decent looking hook.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Lester fails to land with a series of punches.
White is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lester with a body shot.
White throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Lester scores with a hook.
Lester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Lester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester misses with a hook
and White counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White lands with a nice body punch.
White works the jab nicely.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester.
White moves forwards but Lester connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lester misses with an uppercut.
White lands a body shot.
Lester clinches up against the cage.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Lester gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
Lester working aggressively here.
A short right from Lester.
Lester lands with a short shot to the head.
Lester digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lester lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to circle away but Lester has him pinned against the cage.
White trying to stall but Lester improves his position.
Lester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
White is looking to control Lester's arms but Lester gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Lester - that landed with a thud.
Lester prevents a body shot from White.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moe Lester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White tries to break the clinch but Lester is controlling the position.
Lester lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Lester taking a breather.
White wants to break free but Lester has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Lester won't allow it.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Lester as the two fighters clinch.
White blocks a body shot from Lester.
A bit of stalling here from Lester.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lester for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A left hand lands to the body for Lester.
White blocks an uppercut.
White working hard to break the clinch.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lester throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lester thinking.
Lester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White lands a jab to Lester's midsection.
A punch combination from Lester misses.
Lester takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lester doesn't seem bothered though.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester moves into the clinch.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from White.
A punch combination from Lester misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head.
Still in the clinch, Lester scores with a nice short uppercut.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Lester lands a right hand.
White is trying to push Lester away but Lester has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
Lester scores with a nice head shot.
Lester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
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!
Lester throws a predictable looking body shot
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
White gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester.
White jabs at Lester's body.
Lester tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from White does no damage.
A big left from Lester misses.
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lester clinches with his opponent.
White blocks a body shot from Lester.
White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lester.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Lester has double underhooks.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White blocking some punches.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
Michael Jai White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moe Lester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White is trying to break the clinch but Lester is controlling him.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lester scores with a body shot.
Lester defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Lester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lester is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from White.
Lester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lester throws a hook but White blocks it.
Lester rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Lester gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
Lester scores with a shoulder strike.
Lester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Lester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lester, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
After winning the bout, Moe Lester thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 969 p4p, 127 weight class) and Teke Bamalog (ranked 784 p4p, 98 weight class). Bamalog has chosen Stubborn Robot Original Nuttah as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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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
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teke Bamalog!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamalog drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Bamalog misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Bamalog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bamalog looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderson with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Bamalog lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bamalog napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bamalog is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anderson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Anderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anderson scoring with punches from side control.
Anderson 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.
Anderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bamalog pushes Anderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bamalog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bamalog managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anderson.
Anderson trying to control the position but Bamalog is working away.
Bamalog parries the strikes from Anderson easily there. Anderson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bamalog to escape.
Bamalog manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Anderson working over Bamalog with some ground and pound. Bamalog looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bamalog moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bamalog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson won't allow Bamalog to sweep him here.
Anderson postures up in Bamalog's guard and throws a big left but Bamalog blocks it.
Bamalog managing to control the position.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bamalog's head.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bamalog keeps moving.
Bamalog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Bamalog trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.
Anderson working for a triangle but Bamalog defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bamalog works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bamalog pulls his head out easily.
Bamalog not doing much here.
Bamalog prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Bamalog with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bamalog trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Bamalog controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Bamalog has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Bamalog controlling the action here.
Bamalog gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson scores with a hook.
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
It seemed like Bamalog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bamalog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bamalog blocks a leg kick.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bamalog can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Bamalog's head back.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Bamalog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bamalog! But no joy.
Bamalog moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Bamalog fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Anderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Bamalog is out of range.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bamalog is looking to score with low kicks.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Bamalog.
Bamalog keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Bamalog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Bamalog misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Bamalog down.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Bamalog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a jab.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bamalog only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson cracks Bamalog with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bamalog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Bamalog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Bamalog finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson digs a good hook to Bamalog's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bamalog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bamalog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Bamalog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bamalog tries to clinch up.
Bamalog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bamalog. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Teke Bamalog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bamalog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Bamalog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bamalog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Bamalog counters with a nice body kick.
Bamalog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Bamalog's body. Bamalog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Bamalog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bamalog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Bamalog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Bamalog avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bamalog continues to drive forward.
Bamalog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bamalog. That did some damage!
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Bamalog ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
A big left from Anderson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson 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. This is the final round!
Bamalog slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Bamalog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bamalog's head backwards.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bamalog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson moves out of range as Bamalog strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bamalog. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog misses with a looping right.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamalog.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bamalog misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Bamalog's leg. Bamalog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bamalog misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bamalog throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Bamalog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
and Bamalog counters with a nice body kick.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bamalog walks into a jab.
Bamalog cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Bamalog moved out of range.
Teke Bamalog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson feints and then cracks Bamalog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bamalog down.
Nice shot lands for Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bamalog! But no joy.
A big right from Bamalog misses.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bamalog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamalog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bamalog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bamalog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bamalog tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bamalog.
Bamalog cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bamalog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog throws a body kick that misses.
Bamalog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bamalog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson slips under a jab from Bamalog.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Bamalog's leg. Bamalog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Bamalog saw that one coming.
Anderson backing away here, and Bamalog unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bamalog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson jumps guard but Bamalog turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Bamalog pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson swings for the body but Bamalog moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bamalog. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Bamalog settles back down.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Bamalog's shoulder, as Bamalog tries to avoid the shot.
Bamalog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bamalog counters with an inside leg kick.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Bamalog thuds his shin into the meat of Anderson's side.
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 Sparky Anderson.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam McCullen (ranked 827 p4p, 114 weight class) and Xander Machado (ranked 647 p4p, 96 weight class). McCullen's entrance music is The Foggy Dew. A fine choice. Machado has chosen Latin Thugs as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sam McCullen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Sam McCullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xander Machado!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado dives in and grabs McCullen's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCullen pushes down on Machado's head and hops out.
McCullen throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
McCullen stuffs the takedown.
McCullen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
Machado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCullen counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Machado! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam McCullen!
Sam McCullen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Xander Machado spoke after the fight, saying 'No Worries Homies, Gonna Train Hard And Win Next Fight'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 1740 p4p, 195 weight class) and Mikko Alatalo (ranked 1467 p4p, 161 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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260 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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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
31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikko Alatalo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang is looking to counter the offense by Alatalo and move into the clinch.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Bang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bang with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alatalo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
Alatalo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang dodges an elbow strike from Alatalo.
Bang avoiding damage as Alatalo throws knees to the body.
Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Alatalo blocks with his arms.
Bang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alatalo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alatalo misses with a double jab.
Bang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alatalo to the ground. Alatalo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alatalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alatalo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bang 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.
Alatalo throws a combination that misses
and Bang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alatalo kicks off Bang and gets to his feet.
Alatalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mikko Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alatalo on his heels. He'll look to pass Alatalo's guard now, I'm sure.
Bang passes Alatalo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang has isolated one of Alatalo's arms. Alatalo looking to fight him off but Bang twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miro Bang!
Miro Bang gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Castillo (ranked 1848 p4p, 86 weight class) and Gabriel Arones (ranked 569 p4p, 29 weight class). Arones has chosen Lonely is the night as his entrance music. Gabriel Arones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Arones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Arones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Arones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Castillo counter with a right hand.
It looks like Gabriel Arones has been cut.
Castillo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Castillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arones.
Castillo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arones.
Castillo digs a good body shot into Arones's ribs.
Castillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Castillo lands a left and a right that send Arones crashing to the mat, dazed. Castillo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Arones is rocked!
Ricardo Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castillo knocks out Arones with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Castillo before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Castillo picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Castillo!
A very excited looking Ricardo Castillo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Fujiwara (ranked 221 p4p, 32 weight class) and Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 957 p4p, 115 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wiremu's choice of entrance music: Billy Joel - The River of Dreams. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshi Fujiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Fujiwara misses.
Wiremu throws a big shot that misses.
Fujiwara dives in and scores a takedown into Wiremu's guard.
Fujiwara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fujiwara trying to control but Wiremu is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara 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.
Wiremu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.
Fujiwara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wiremu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wiremu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujiwara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujiwara scoring with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara is working Wiremu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wiremu keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara postures up in Wiremu's guard and throws a big left but Wiremu blocks it.
Fujiwara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wiremu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wiremu has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.
Wiremu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Wiremu keeps moving.
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Wiremu's brow.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wiremu working a defensive guard here.
Wiremu keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Wiremu pulls Fujiwara in close to his closed guard and prevents Fujiwara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Wiremu has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiremu is keeping the position for now.
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wiremu controlling Fujiwara's posture.
Fujiwara controlling from the top position.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four 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.
Fujiwara cracks Wiremu with a solid left hand.
Fujiwara pushes down on Wiremu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wiremu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara stalling away here and it's allowed Wiremu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fujiwara throws a big right hand that misses.
Wiremu keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiwara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fujiwara sizes up Wiremu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fujiwara cracks Wiremu with an open hand slap.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fujiwara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fujiwara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wiremu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu struggling a bit here.
Fujiwara fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fujiwara lands a nice forearm strike.
Fujiwara lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wiremu down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara tries to score with some ground and pound. Wiremu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wiremu is not content to let Fujiwara control the position.
Fujiwara misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wiremu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fujiwara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wiremu parries the strikes from Fujiwara easily there. Fujiwara is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wiremu to escape.
Fujiwara connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wiremu some visible discomfort.
Fujiwara scoring with punches and elbows.
Fujiwara grinds an elbow into Wiremu's temple.
Wiremu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fujiwara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wiremu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Fujiwara's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fujiwara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wiremu can do to turn this around?
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiremu keeps working.
Fujiwara working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fujiwara is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara in side control, throwing shots but Wiremu defends.
Fujiwara misses with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara controls the position from side control.
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiremu keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu dodges the ground and pound from Fujiwara.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujiwara in side control, throwing shots but Wiremu defends.
Wiremu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fujiwara lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wiremu down.
Fujiwara in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fujiwara looks up at the clock and then as Wiremu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fujiwara smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wiremu is rocked!
Fujiwara works to advance to full mount. Wiremu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wiremu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wiremu takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Fujiwara's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 246 p4p, 15 weight class) and Molokai Built (ranked 330 p4p, 18 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Molokai Built!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng slips under a jab from Built.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruenroeng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Built has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ruenroeng is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Built drives through and clinches with Ruenroeng against the cage.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruenroeng with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Ruenroeng back against the cage.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built misses with a body punch.
Ruenroeng working some nice short punches 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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruenroeng.
Built avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Built on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Built.
Built takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Ruenroeng lands a good knee to the midsection. Built won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Built.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Built blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Built blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Built pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Ruenroeng lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruenroeng misses with the head strike.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Ruenroeng misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruenroeng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
Built pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Built working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Built in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Ruenroeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Built on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Built working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ruenroeng.
Built lands an uppercut.
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 Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ruenroeng wants to land a leg kick but Built is out of range.
Built circles away from the clinch attempt
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
Ruenroeng seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Built misses with a hook. Ruenroeng ducked under it nicely.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick which misses Built's front leg but catches the back leg as Built tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruenroeng.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ruenroeng tries to score with a low kick but Built moves his leg out of the way.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat.
Built looks to land a left hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
A leg kick checked by Built.
Built throws out a counter right but Ruenroeng avoids it with no problem.
Ruenroeng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruenroeng scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Built throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruenroeng connects with a solid leg kick.
Built tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with low kicks.
Ruenroeng walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Built checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Built releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Built moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Built.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Built gets tackled into the cage by Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng maintains the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Built is defending well for now.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Built blocks an elbow strike from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Ruenroeng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Built in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Built blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Built avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Built misses with some punches.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Built.
Built pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruenroengs head.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Built.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Ruenroeng.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built blocks the elbow strike.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruenroeng lands a damaging elbow.
Ruenroeng pushes Built back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Built cracks Ruenroeng with a nice body shot.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Built avoids it.
Ruenroeng throws a head punch that misses.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Built working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Ruenroeng as the two fighters clinch.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruenroengs head.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that second round.
That's time! Ruenroeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ruenroeng throws out a leg kick but Built moves out of range and Ruenroeng only half commits.
A combination from Built does no damage.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Built manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruenroeng paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Built as he checks the leg kick.
Built throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Built looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Built's front leg with a kick but Built checks it.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ruenroeng clinches.
Ruenroeng has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built lands a body punch.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Ruenroeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section. Built lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruenroeng.
Built digs a right hand underneath Ruenroeng's ribcage. Ruenroeng let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Built gets through Ruenroeng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
A short left from Built.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Ruenroeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruenroeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Molokai Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Built is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruenroeng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Built.
Ruenroeng misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
Ruenroeng swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Built gets through Ruenroeng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Built in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Built is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Built is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruenroeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Built tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Built blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Samak Ruenroeng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruenroeng has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shoei Braz (ranked 476 p4p, 72 weight class) and Chris Harper (ranked 1526 p4p, 205 weight class). Chris Harper will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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28
205 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shoei Braz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Harper!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Harper misses.
Braz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Braz showed some decent athleticism there.
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Braz is trying for a kimura here. Harper looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Braz wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
A pretty intense looking Shoei Braz took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Higgs (ranked 765 p4p, 98 weight class) and Fausto Carsara (ranked 1267 p4p, 155 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Carsara's choice of entrance music: E'sord Luché. Fausto Carsara has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robert Higgs's chin.
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27
202 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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34
200 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Higgs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fausto Carsara!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgs misses with a body punch
and Carsara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgs has his takedown stuffed
and Higgs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carsara drops Higgs with a straight right hand, right on the button! Carsara follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fausto Carsara!
An intense looking Fausto Carsara took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'give me the fuckin microphone!!! kamden jackson you are a motherfucker!!! come to WVT and fight with me fuckin coward!!!in a real mma org. with real rules. i'll broke your ass son of bitch!!!come on kamden!! i'm ready , come on!!! you can't run away forever!!!'.
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