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RRFC Challengers 40 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jame Todd (ranked 6010 p4p, 3746 weight class) and Felix Patrick (ranked 612 p4p, 455 weight class). The key to victory for Jame Todd has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jame Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Patrick!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patrick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Todd gets a clinch.
Patrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patrick wants to clinch.
Patrick shoots in but no luck this time.
Todd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Patrick misses with a takedown attempt - Todd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Patrick dives in for a single leg takedown but Todd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jame Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Patrick.
Patrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Jame Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd goes for a double leg but Patrick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patrick continues to drive forward.
Patrick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Patrick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Patrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patrick tries to clinch but Todd moves away
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Patrick moves out of range easily.
Patrick tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
Todd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Patrick closes the distance and clinches.
Patrick can't get the takedown.
Patrick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Patrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todd lands the left hand.
Todd moves into range and clinches up with Patrick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrick gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd is defending against the submission attempts here by Patrick.
Patrick wants to free his trapped foot but Todd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Patrick prevents Todd from improving his position.
Todd makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patrick counters by clinching up.
Todd misses with a knee to the head.
Todd has had enough of the clinch but Patrick keeps him there for the moment.
Todd throws an elbow that misses.
Patrick wants to take the fight to the mat but Todd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Patrick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Todd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patrick avoids it.
Patrick managing to block the knees to the body from Todd.
Patrick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Patrick is trying to pull guard but Todd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Todd successfully pulls guard.
Todd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Todd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Patrick has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrick landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Patrick throws a strike aimed at the side of Todd's head but Todd avoids it well.
Patrick is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Todd is trying to improve his position.
Patrick is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Todd will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jame Todd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Patrick is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Patrick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Patrick's head.
Nice sprawl there from Todd as Patrick shoots in.
Patrick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Todd.
Todd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Patrick defends it nicely.
We've been informed that Patrick has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Todd gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patrick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Todd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todd wants to stand and escape but Patrick is having none of it.
Todd being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Patrick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patrick wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Patrick leaves Todd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jame Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todd tries to sprawl but Patrick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Patrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Todd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd manages to get to full guard.
Todd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Patrick from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Todd is on top in guard.
Todd tries to free his leg and advance position but Patrick is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Todd preventing the sweep.
Todd wants to control from the top but Patrick keeps moving.
Patrick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Patrick looking to control.
Patrick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Todd's guard.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patrick can do to turn this around?
Todd keeping full guard, as Patrick tries to pass.
Patrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patrick trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
Todd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Patrick manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felix Patrick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Todd gets a clinch.
Patrick being controlled against the cage.
Todd tries a knee to the head but Patrick blocks it.
Patrick avoiding damage as Todd throws knees to the body.
Patrick is trying to pull guard but Todd has him pressed against the cage.
Todd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Patricks head.
Todd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Patrick is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patrick is trying to maintain a safe position but Todd gets an underhook and turns Patrick into the cage.
Todd is leaning against Patrick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Todd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Patrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Todd blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patrick tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd tries for a takedown but Patrick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Todd. No joy for Patrick on that attempt.
Patrick tries for a takedown but Todd circles away easily
and Todd counters by moving into the clinch.
Jame Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Patrick.
Patrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Todd digs a right hand into Patrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Patrick's gas tank.
Patrick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Todd to keep the fight standing.
Patrick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Todd breaks from the clinch.
Todd looks for a takedown but Patrick sprawls well.
Todd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patrick, pushing him back against the cage.
Jame Todd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrick fails to pull guard.
Todd trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Todd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Patrick is looking to take this one to the mat.
Todd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Patrick looking for a takedown.
Patrick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Todd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Todd tries to land a knee to the head but Patrick blocks with his arms.
Todd slows down the pace here.
Todd effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
Todd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Todd stuffs the takedown.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Patrick avoids it.
Todd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Patrick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Patrick counters with a series of strikes. Todd will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd shoots for a takedown but Patrick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Patrick gets tackled into the cage by Todd. Todd maintains the clinch.
Todd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Patrick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Patrick is trying to pull guard but Todd has him pressed against the cage.
Todd pressing his opponent against the cage.
Patrick tries to pull guard but Todd holds him up against the cage and eventually Patrick drops back down to his feet.
Patrick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jame Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Todd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jame Todd!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Simon Donaldson (ranked 3891 p4p, 5540 weight class) and Philip Morris (ranked 356 p4p, 448 weight class). Donaldson comes to the cage accompanied by Show Time . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Donaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Morris!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaldson stuffs the takedown attempt from Morris. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
Morris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Donaldson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donaldson cracks Morris with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Donaldson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Morris to stand back up!
 Morris is rocked!
 It looks like Philip Morris has been cut.
Donaldson clobbers Morris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morris is still on wobbly legs! Can Donaldson finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donaldson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Morris! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Simon Donaldson!
A victorious Simon Donaldson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 6492 p4p, 25478 weight class) and John Diaz (ranked 672 p4p, 758 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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KO power |
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Powerful |
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Michaels tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Michaels to the ground. Michaels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Michaels misses with a straight left.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Michaels stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Michaels counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like John Diaz has been cut.
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michaels is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Michaels circles away and we're back to standing.
Michaels throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shawn Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Michaels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz looks winded!
Michaels lands a big uppercut and Diaz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Diaz looks OK. Michaels waves Diaz back to his feet!
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Michaels counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Michaels!
Shawn Michaels seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jackson (ranked 3463 p4p, 4678 weight class) and Burrito Supreme (ranked 380 p4p, 463 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burrito Supreme!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Supreme throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Supreme lands a jab to the nose.
Supreme scores with a punch to the head.
Supreme looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Supreme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Supreme lands with a cross.
Jackson throws a right hand that Supreme ducks under and follows up with a left that Supreme also avoids with ease.
Supreme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supreme throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Supreme looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Supreme tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Supreme shrugs off.
Supreme misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supreme working hard to break the clinch.
Supreme is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson prevents Supreme from breaking the clinch.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Supreme.
Supreme wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson prevents Supreme from breaking the clinch.
Supreme is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Supreme tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Supreme back against the cage.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Supreme.
Supreme is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Supreme has his back to the cage.
Supreme is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Supreme pulls Jackson in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Supreme is working from the bottom.
Supreme pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Supreme keeps moving.
Supreme is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Supreme told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Supreme is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Supreme sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Supreme is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Supreme the control monster continue. Boring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson trying to control here.
Supreme is controlling the pace.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Supreme seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Supreme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burrito Supreme dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Supreme lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson walks into a jab.
A jab from Supreme misses.
Jackson darts in and clinches Supreme up against the cage.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Supreme is defending well for now.
Supreme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson keeps control of Supreme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Supreme tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Supreme wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Supreme blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supreme lands a shot to the body.
Supreme tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Supreme's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supreme gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Supreme throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Supreme connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Supreme throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson tries to clinch but Supreme moves out of range.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Supreme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Supreme connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Supreme, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Supreme pushes him off.
Supreme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Supreme lands a right hook to the body.
Supreme cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Supreme might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson tries to clinch but Supreme moves away
and Supreme counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Supreme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Supreme lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Supreme tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Supreme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Supreme throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Supreme sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Supreme connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
 Jackson is rocked!
Supreme fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jackson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jackson looks to clinch but Supreme throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jackson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Burrito Supreme!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Silverstein (ranked 3301 p4p, 6076 weight class) and Daniel McCullen (ranked 320 p4p, 464 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klaus Silverstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel McCullen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCullen misses with a kick to the body.
Silverstein walks into a straight right hand from McCullen.
Silverstein clinches with his opponent.
McCullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silverstein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silverstein fails to pull guard.
Silverstein is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCullen is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Silverstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCullen.
Silverstein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCullen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silverstein.
McCullen misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen tries a body shot but Silverstein blocks it.
McCullen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silverstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCullen moves away.
McCullen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCullen connects with a jab.
Silverstein cracks McCullen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daniel McCullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silverstein tries to work over McCullen's front leg with a kick but McCullen checks it.
Silverstein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silverstein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silverstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Silverstein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silverstein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Silverstein throws a head kick but McCullen moves out of range.
Silverstein moves in looking to clinch but McCullen pushes him off.
Silverstein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silverstein slips a straight right by McCullen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silverstein looks to score with a jab to the body but McCullen is just out of range.
McCullen throws out a counter right but Silverstein avoids it with no problem.
McCullen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silverstein tries to clinch up.
McCullen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silverstein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCullen thuds his right hand into Silverstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silverstein tries to clinch there but McCullen circles away.
Silverstein is looking to clinch.
Silverstein darts in trying to clinch
and McCullen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverstein drives through and clinches with McCullen against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCullen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCullen working aggressively here.
McCullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCullen lands an uppercut.
McCullen breaks the clinch.
Silverstein misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting McCullen counter with a right hand.
Silverstein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCullen!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Silverstein are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen trying to remain calm as Silverstein controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel McCullen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Silverstein.
McCullen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silverstein dodges the punch combination from McCullen.
Silverstein wants to clinch but McCullen slips to the side
letting McCullen counter with a right hand.
A combination from Silverstein does no damage.
McCullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Silverstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCullen doesn't seem phased though.
McCullen cracks Silverstein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverstein tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCullen! But no joy.
McCullen swings for the body but Silverstein moves out of range.
Silverstein feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Silverstein misses its intended target.
Daniel McCullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCullen throws a lazy right hand but Silverstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silverstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCullen sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverstein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCullen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCullen throws a jab when Silverstein was well out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Silverstein.
It looks like Daniel McCullen has been cut.
Silverstein tries to clinch up.
Silverstein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCullen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silverstein counters with a right hand to the body.
McCullen misses with a hook
and Silverstein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCullen pushes Silverstein away with a front kick.
Silverstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCullen was well out of range. Poor timing from Silverstein.
A countering left hand to the body from McCullen misses.
Nice straight punches there by McCullen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCullen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverstein connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silverstein wants to clinch.
McCullen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silverstein decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silverstein is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverstein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silverstein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silverstein stops McCullen from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silverstein wants to clinch.
McCullen tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silverstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silverstein has closed the distance and engaged McCullen in a clinch.
McCullen lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Silverstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel McCullen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McCullen misses with a series of wild punches.
McCullen gets tackled into the cage by Silverstein. Silverstein maintains the clinch.
Silverstein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCullen just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCullen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silverstein is trying to pull guard but McCullen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McCullen misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silverstein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Silverstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverstein is trying to pull guard but McCullen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McCullen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCullen.
McCullen lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCullen.
McCullen breaks from the clinch.
McCullen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silverstein tries to clinch there but McCullen circles away.
Silverstein looks to land a body kick but McCullen moved away.
Silverstein throws a right hand that misses
and McCullen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silverstein thinking.
McCullen lands with a straight right. Silverstein didn't see that one coming.
McCullen misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullen moves away from the strike by Silverstein.
Silverstein misses with a wild body shot.
Silverstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCullen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Silverstein. McCullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCullen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by McCullen there.
Silverstein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCullen has time to react.
Silverstein is looking to clinch.
Silverstein tries to clinch but McCullen is having none of it.
Silverstein is looking to clinch.
McCullen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Klaus Silverstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by McCullen.
McCullen keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCullen! But no joy.
Silverstein takes one to the chin there.
Silverstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silverstein lands a right hook to the body.
McCullen circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling McCullen to counter with a crisp jab.
McCullen lands with a shot to the body.
Silverstein lands a slapping body shot.
McCullen blocks a head kick by Silverstein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McCullen misses.
A little feinted left hand from Silverstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCullen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silverstein trying to control the position from guard on top but McCullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Further stalling from Silverstein.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel McCullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCullen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel McCullen!
An out of breath Daniel McCullen 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kentrell Turner (ranked 3472 p4p, 3694 weight class) and Davig Singh (ranked 423 p4p, 448 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
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2 - 1 - 0 |
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24
185
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kentrell Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davig Singh!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner shoots in and drives through. Singh sprawls well.
Turner throws a series of punches but Singh moves out of range.
Turner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Singh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh misses with a takedown attempt - Turner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Singh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Singh manages to circle out of the way.
Singh shoots in for a double leg but Turner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Kentrell Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davig Singh.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner darts in looking for a takedown but Singh gets double underhooks and turns Turner into the cage.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singh sprawls well. Singh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh clinches.
Singh manages to pull guard.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Singh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Singh!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Singh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turner is proving hard to escape from.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.
Turner managing to control the position.
Turner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh stays in close to Turner's body and controls the position.
My spies in Cozad MMA Montreal inform me that Singh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Singh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turner was covering up waiting for the punch and Singh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Turner pushes Singh off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Turner dives in for a single leg takedown but Singh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turner gets tackled into the cage by Singh. Singh maintains the clinch.
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turner did well to prevent Singh getting side control.
Turner tries to kick Singh off in order to stand up. Singh Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davig Singh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Singh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kentrell Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Singh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turner as he jumps to the side.
Singh moves to clinch but Turner breaks away
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh moves to clinch but Turner breaks away
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Singh.
Kentrell Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davig Singh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown but Singh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Singh dives in and scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.
Singh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Turner's guard.
Singh throws a big right hand that misses.
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Singh 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.
Turner trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
Singh shoots in and gets a takedown into Turner's guard.
Singh tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Singh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Singh throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner pulls Singh in close to prevent any damage.
Davig Singh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Singh is stalling in the full guard.
Singh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Singh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Singh fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Turner both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Davig Singh has been cut.
Singh dives in for a single leg takedown but Turner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turner scores with a one two! Singh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Singh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turner avoids it really well and circles away.
Turner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turner scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrell Turner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Davig Singh's cut.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Singh with the counter takedown but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kentrell Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Singh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turner sprawls well. Turner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Singh gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
Turner leaves Singh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kentrell Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davig Singh.
Singh fails with the takedown
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner throws a series of strikes that have Singh backpedaling.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Singh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Singh tries to get set, Turner tries to push him back and clinch up but Singh manages to avoid the attempt.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner tries to counter by clinching up but Singh breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Singh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Singh defending well though.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Singh regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Singh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Singh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turner delivers a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Singh or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner, which made it look bad.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Singh tries for a takedown but Turner circles away easily
enabling Turner to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kentrell Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrell Turner!
Kentrell Turner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Liam (ranked 2083 p4p, 7011 weight class) and David Krouse (ranked 218 p4p, 519 weight class). Liam's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Amazing. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Liam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Krouse!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krouse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liam defends it nicely.
Krouse shoots in but no luck this time.
Liam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Krouse closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krouse lands in his opponent's guard.
Liam has his hands on Krouse's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krouse is one step ahead there.
Liam managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krouse looking to pass the guard.
Krouse drops back looking for a leg! Liam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liam manages to kick Krouse off! Krouse jumps back into Liam's guard.
Liam managing to control the position.
Krouse won't allow Liam to sweep him here.
That's two 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.
Krouse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liam is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krouse fails with the takedown
and Liam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bruce Liam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Krouse.
Krouse fails with the takedown
and Liam counters with a straight right hand.
Krouse looks winded!
Good standup being displayed there by Liam as he connects with a hook.
Liam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liam scores with a jab to the head.
Liam misses with a looping left.
Liam throws a lazy right hand but Krouse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krouse staying out of range there.
Liam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liam throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liam scores with a jab.
Krouse shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Liam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krouse is rocked!
David Krouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liam stuns Krouse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krouse is still on wobbly legs! Can Liam finish him?
Liam scores with a decent looking hook.
Liam drops Krouse with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Krouse! Liam dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Liam!
Bruce Liam decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
David Krouse was interviewed post fight and said 'oof'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Smith (ranked 2555 p4p, 2393 weight class) and Benjamin Sisko (ranked 330 p4p, 307 weight class). Sisko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slam feat. Tyrone 'Visionary' Palmer - "Lifetimes (Club Journey Remix)". Hank Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benjamin Sisko's 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to land a right hand but Sisko moved out of range.
Sisko closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Sisko is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sisko controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Sisko.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Benjamin Sisko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sisko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sisko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocks the strikes from Sisko.
Sisko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sisko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sisko wriggles free and stands up.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Sisko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Sisko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Sisko jumps guard but Smith stands there with Sisko around his waist. Sisko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sisko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sisko's defenses.
Sisko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sisko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sisko blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sisko misses with a punch to the body.
Sisko misses with a body punch.
Sisko digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sisko.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Sisko wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hank Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Sisko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocking some punches.
Sisko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Sisko lands a shoulder strike.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Sisko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sisko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Sisko is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Sisko jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Sisko lands with a light punch inside.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Sisko wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sisko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sisko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sisko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sisko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sisko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sisko.
Sisko trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Sisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sisko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sisko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith pushes Sisko off looking to stand but Sisko dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Sisko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Sisko'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.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Sisko has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Sisko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sisko is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sisko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith keeps control of Sisko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sisko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith sizes up Sisko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sisko moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sisko lands a lovely overhand right.
Sisko tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sisko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Sisko closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Sisko jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith stops Sisko from standing up.
Sisko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sisko pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Benjamin Sisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Sisko moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Sisko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Sisko.
Sisko moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Sisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisko tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Sisko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sisko closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Sisko pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hank Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Sisko.
Sisko moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Smith goes down! Can Sisko finish him!?
Smith is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sisko loads up on a big left hand. Smith felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sisko looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Smith can't hide his disappointment, as Sisko celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Sisko!
A very excited looking Benjamin Sisko 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mogweister (ranked 2314 p4p, 2277 weight class) and Ace Leon (ranked 298 p4p, 293 weight class). Mogweister 's entrance music is Show me how to live, Audioslave.. A fine choice. Rob Mogweister had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Mogweister !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ace Leon!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mogweister moves in looking to clinch but Leon pushes him off.
Leon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Ace Leon has been cut.
Mogweister lands a big head kick that sends Leon tumbling to the mat! Mogweister takes a step backwards and waves Leon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Leon is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Mogweister !
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mogweister counters with a right hand from hell and Leon is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Mogweister !
A very excited looking Rob Mogweister 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kris Jakua (ranked 1323 p4p, 1255 weight class) and Marcos Budinha (ranked 80 p4p, 74 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kris Jakua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Budinha!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budinha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jakua connects with a body shot.
Jakua really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jakua misses with a double jab.
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jakua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Budinha throws the kick towards the body but Jakua avoids it.
Jakua tries to keep at a distance but Budinha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jakua breaks from the clinch.
Jakua throws a looping overhand right but Budinha ducks down to avoid it.
Jakua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budinha tries to clinch but Jakua is having none of it.
Budinha doesn't manage to clinch there - Jakua circles away.
Budinha throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budinha at a distance.
Jakua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jakua throws a body punch but Budinha moves out of range.
Jakua swings for the body but Budinha moves out of range.
Jakua is looking to wear down Budinha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jakua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Budinha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jakua is trying to break the clinch but Budinha has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jakua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakua tries a body shot but Budinha blocks it.
Budinha with a knee to the head.
Jakua tries to break the clinch but Budinha is controlling the position.
Budinha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jakua controlling the action here for a moment.
Budinha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jakua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but Jakua blocks it.
Jakua lands a body punch.
Jakua avoiding damage as Budinha throws knees to the body.
Jakua tries to break the clinch but Budinha is controlling the position.
Budinha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Budinha keeps control of Jakua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jakua has had enough of the clinch but Budinha keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Jakua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jakua takes an elbow to the temple.
Jakua breaks the clinch.
Jakua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budinha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jakua. That did some damage!
Budinha wants to clinch up but Jakua keeps it at a distance.
Jakua throws a body shot but no joy.
Jakua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jakua cracks a nice hook into Budinha's ribs.
Marcos Budinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budinha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jakua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budinha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jakua connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Budinha scrambles back to his feet.
Budinha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakua.
Budinha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakua.
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Jakua just misses with a punch to the body.
Budinha connects with a high kick.
Jakua just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jakua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jakua keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Jakua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Budinha.
Budinha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Budinha is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Jakua misses its target.
Jakua looks to score with a jab to the body but Budinha is just out of range.
Budinha avoids the body shot from Jakua.
Budinha misses the shot to the body.
Jakua just misses with a punch to the body.
Budinha with a nice calf kick.
Budinha misses with a head kick.
Jakua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Budinha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jakua scores with the left hand. Budinha knows he should have avoided that one.
Budinha tries to clinch but Jakua moves out of range.
Jakua is looking for a counter combo.
Budinha tries to clinch there but Jakua circles away.
Jakua is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jakua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budinha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakua.
Jakua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budinha connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakua throws an overhand right that lands on Budinha's shoulder, as Budinha tries to avoid the shot.
Budinha tries to counter with a clinch but Jakua shakes him off and moves away.
Budinha tries to clinch up but Jakua circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakua swings for the body but Budinha moves out of range.
Jakua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budinha at a distance.
Jakua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budinha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jakua's sensitive parts.
Budinha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jakua swings for the body but Budinha moves out of range.
Jakua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Budinha is looking to clinch but Jakua is avoiding it.
Jakua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakua.
Budinha wants to clinch up but Jakua keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Budinha misses.
Budinha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Kris Jakua will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jakua keeps the fight on the outside.
Budinha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jakua throws out the jab.
Jakua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakua.
Budinha thumps Jakua with a low kick.
No joy there for Jakua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jakua stuns Budinha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Budinha throws a head kick that misses.
Jakua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jakua takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jakua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Budinha tries to counter with a clinch but Jakua shakes him off and moves away.
Jakua looks to score with a jab to the body but Budinha is just out of range.
Budinha throws a sloppy head kick
and Jakua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Budinha avoids the body shot from Jakua.
Budinha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jakua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budinha.
Budinha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budinha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jakua blocks it with crossed arms.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but Jakua blocks it.
Jakua manages to break the clinch.
Marcos Budinha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budinha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jakua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budinha scores with a jab to the body.
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jakua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Budinha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jakua's sensitive parts.
Jakua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budinha manages to avoid it.
Jakua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Budinha.
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch but Jakua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jakua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Budinha.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budinha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Budinha throws a head kick but Jakua moves out of range.
Budinha swings for the body but Jakua moves out of range.
Jakua 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budinha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jakua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budinha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kris Jakua is winning the standup battle so far.
Budinha lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jakua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Budinha moves in looking to clinch but Jakua pushes him off.
Jakua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budinha manages to avoid it.
Jakua misses with a series of wild punches.
Jakua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budinha.
Budinha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Budinha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jakua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Budinha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budinha missing with knees to the body.
Jakua breaks the clinch.
Jakua swings for the body but Budinha moves out of range.
Jakua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jakua throws a series of punches but Budinha avoids them all with ease.
Budinha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Budinha closes the distance but Jakua moves to the side
and Jakua counters with a right hand to the body.
Budinha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jakua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Budinha unleashes a big counter combination but Jakua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jakua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budinha manages to avoid it.
Jakua throws an off balance right hand
and Budinha moves into the clinch.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Budinha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jakua is trying to break free.
Budinha trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jakua lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but Jakua blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budinha pushes off an throws an elbow but Jakua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jakua is trying to push Budinha away but Budinha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jakua wants to break free but Budinha has control.
Jakua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jakua blocks an elbow strike from Budinha.
Budinha has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jakua seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Budinha can turn it around.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Budinha.
Budinha with a knee to the head.
Jakua is trying to break the clinch but Budinha has him pressed against the cage.
Budinha crunches a lovely knee into Jakua's ribcage.
Jakua is trying to push Budinha away but Budinha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Budinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Budinha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jakua misses with an uppercut. Budinha saw that one coming.
Jakua swats away the attempt to clinch by Budinha.
Jakua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budinha throws a body punch but Jakua moves out of range.
Budinha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jakua misses the shot to the body.
Jakua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jakua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jakua avoids the head kick by Budinha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakua misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Jakua does it's job there.
Jakua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jakua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budinha moves away.
Jakua avoids the head kick by Budinha.
Budinha lands with a kick to the temple. Jakua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Budinha.
Budinha throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budinha.
Budinha avoids the body shot from Jakua.
Budinha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jakua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jakua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budinha manages to avoid it.
Budinha tries to clinch but Jakua is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Budinha.
Budinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Budinha throws a series of punches but Jakua moves out of range.
Budinha throws a head kick that misses.
Jakua connects with a nice looking jab.
Budinha is looking to clinch.
Jakua swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jakua looks to throw the jab but Budinha is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budinha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jakua blocks a head kick by Budinha.
Jakua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jakua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jakua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budinha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jakua finds it's way round the side to connect with Budinha's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakua misses with a double jab.
Jakua misses with a body shot.
Budinha wants to counter the offense by Jakua and move into the clinch position.
Budinha throws a head kick that misses.
Jakua thuds his right hand into Budinha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jakua blocks a head kick by Budinha.
Jakua blocks a head kick by Budinha.
Jakua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Budinha.
Budinha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jakua throws a body punch but Budinha moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakua throws a body punch but Budinha moves out of range.
Budinha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jakua.
Budinha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jakua.
Jakua throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budinha. That's going to slow Jakua down.
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jakua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Budinha lands with a slapping head kick.
Budinha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jakua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jakua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budinha.
Jakua blocks a head kick by Budinha.
Jakua misses the shot to the body.
Jakua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budinha shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jakua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Budinha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jakua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budinha slips a jab from Jakua.
Budinha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Budinha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Budinha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Budinha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jakua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jakua keeps the fight on the outside.
Jakua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick lands for Budinha.
Jakua catches Budinha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jakua cracks a nice hook into Budinha's ribs.
Jakua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Budinha tries to clinch up.
Budinha looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakua is just out of range.
Jakua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budinha moves away.
Budinha tries to clinch up but Jakua circles away and keeps his distance.
Budinha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Marcos Budinha just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Budinha avoids the body shot from Jakua.
Jakua takes a swing at Budinha's ribcage but misses.
Budinha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakua.
Budinha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jakua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budinha.
Budinha misses with the combination.
Budinha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Budinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick lands for Budinha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budinha wants to clinch.
Jakua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jakua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budinha manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budinha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakua.
Budinha throws a hook to the side of Jakua's head but Jakua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jakua lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakua. Budinha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budinha throws a sloppy head kick
and Jakua counters with a nice body shot.
Budinha throws a head kick that misses.
Jakua misses with a wild combination.
Jakua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Budinha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jakua.
Jakua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Budinha fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Budinha both land. Nice combination.
Budinha clinches up against the cage.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jakua lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jakua wants to break free but Budinha has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budinha keeps control of Jakua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jakua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jakua takes a swing at Budinha's ribcage but misses.
Budinha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Budinha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budinha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Budinha moves away from the strike by Jakua.
Budinha tries to clinch up
and Jakua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Budinha throws a right hand that Jakua ducks under and follows up with a left that Jakua also avoids with ease.
Budinha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Budinha tries to clinch up but Jakua circles away and keeps his distance.
Budinha misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid body kick from Budinha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budinha darts in trying to clinch
and Jakua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Budinha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Jakua sets himself, and Budinha steps forward looking for the clinch! Jakua avoids it this time.
Budinha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakua.
Budinha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jakua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budinha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jakua moves away.
Budinha misses with a wild combination.
Budinha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Budinha tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jakua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Budinha.
Budinha wants to clinch up but Jakua keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakua misses with a hook.
Jakua looks to score with a jab to the body but Budinha is just out of range.
Budinha with the inside leg kick.
Budinha pushes Jakua up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Jakua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jakua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jakua avoids it.
Budinha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jakua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Budinha tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jakua counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jakua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jakua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budinha manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marcos Budinha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Budinha throws a big shot that misses.
Budinha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Budinha needs to keep his hands up - Jakua had a free shot at his head there.
Budinha throws a sloppy head kick and Jakua moves out of range easily.
Budinha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jakua's head.
Jakua lands a jab-cross combination.
Budinha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jakua if he has to take too many more of those.
Jakua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budinha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jakua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Budinha slips under a jab.
Budinha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jakua counters with a nice uppercut.
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 low kick lands for Budinha.
Jakua throws a series of punches but Budinha avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Budinha scores with a spinning back kick!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Budinha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budinha.
Budinha lands a leg kick that knocks Jakua off balance momentarily.
Budinha misses with a head kick.
Jakua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Budinha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jakua.
Budinha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Budinha moves in looking to clinch but Jakua pushes him off.
Jakua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Budinha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Jakua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budinha raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jakua missing with a left hand there. Budinha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakua.
Budinha wants to counter the offense by Jakua and move into the clinch position.
Jakua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Budinha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jakua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakua.
Budinha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakua scores with a punch to the head.
Budinha connects with an inside leg kick.
Jakua's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Budinha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jakua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jakua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budinha goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jakua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jakua gets tackled into the cage by Budinha. Budinha maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budinha.
Budinha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jakua up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budinha looking to throw knees to the head but Jakua is blocking nicely.
Budinha prevents Jakua from breaking the clinch.
Jakua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jakua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice elbow from Budinha.
With the fighters up against the cage, Budinha throws an elbow but misses.
Budinha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jakua pressing his opponent against the cage.
Budinha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jakua is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budinha lands a nice elbow.
Oh Jakua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Budinha lands a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budinha.
Budinha misses with a knee to the head.
Jakua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jakua wants to get back to striking at distance but Budinha won't allow it.
Jakua seems to have got his legs back now.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jakua lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jakua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but Jakua blocks it.
Budinha working Jakua over with knees to the body.
Budinha landing knees to the head.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jakua.
Kris Jakua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Budinha misses with a knee strike.
Budinha landing knees to the body.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jakua.
Budinha tries to stall but Jakua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Budinha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Budinha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Budinha!
A victorious Marcos Budinha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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