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SFL 21 | Gold Rush PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sisu Sisu (ranked 2451 p4p, 3302 weight class) and Wilfred Keter (ranked 267 p4p, 333 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sisu Sisu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilfred Keter!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Sisu. Beautiful body shot.
Keter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keter takes a swing at Sisu's ribcage but misses.
Keter slips a jab from Sisu.
Sisu defending well as Keter loads up on a big left hand.
Sisu lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Keter as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Sisu misses.
Keter missing with a left hand there. Sisu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keter lands with a nice combination. Sisu backs away looking to recover.
Keter moves away from the strike by Sisu.
Sisu looking to score a takedown here. Keter is defending well but Sisu drives through and ends up in Keter's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sisu wants to control from the top but Keter keeps moving.
Keter trying to keep a closed guard but Sisu is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisu trying to control but Keter is working from the bottom.
Keter is pulling down on Sisu's head to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sisu stopping the sweep attempt from Keter.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sisu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keter throws a leg kick which misses Sisu's front leg but catches the back leg as Sisu tries to avoid it.
Sisu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keter.
Keter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keter misses with a body kick.
Keter tries to bum rush Sisu with a series of wild strikes but Sisu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilfred Keter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sisu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keter.
Keter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sisu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keter.
Wilfred Keter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sisu lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keter misses with a wild body shot.
Sisu takes one to the chin there.
Sisu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sisu throws the left hand but Keter avoids the punch easily.
Keter tries a low kick but Sisu avoids it.
Sisu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Keter.
Sisu gets the takedown into side control.
Keter trying to remain calm as Sisu controls from the top position.
An elbow from Sisu crashes against the mat.
Sisu just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keter keeps Sisu under control for a moment.
Keter is not content to let Sisu control the position.
Keter struggling a bit here.
Keter is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sisu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sisu stopping the sweep attempt from Keter.
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 Sisu Sisu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sisu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sisu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sisu throwing shots but Keter is blocking nicely.
Keter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Sisu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keter controlling the position well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sisu wants to take a breather but Keter is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A right-left combo lands from Keter.
Sisu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Sisu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keter is looking to control Sisu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keter avoid being mounted?
Sisu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sisu Sisu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sisu is looking to take a break and control but Keter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sisu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Keter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sisu trying to control from Keter's half guard. Keter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sisu trying to control but Keter is working from the bottom.
Keter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keter scores with a decent looking hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick from Keter lands but Sisu takes it in his stride.
Sisu misses the shot to the body.
Keter misses with a hook
so Sisu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sisu Sisu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sisu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sisu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sisu.
Keter misses with a looping left.
Sisu fails with a takedown attempt.
Sisu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sisu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sisu showed some decent athleticism there.
Sisu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisu wants to take a breather but Keter is having none of it.
Keter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keter is trying to maintain the position but Sisu is very close to passing his half guard.
Keter tries to roll over but Sisu keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilfred Keter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sisu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keter sprawls well initially but Sisu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Keter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keter is trying to control but can't.
Keter wants to get back to full guard.
Keter looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisu slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sisu Sisu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sisu tries for a takedown but Keter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big left from Keter misses.
Keter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keter.
Sisu throws a poor cross that misses
and Keter counters with a stiff right hand.
Keter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Keter throws a looping overhand right but Sisu ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keter connects with the punch.
Keter lands a nice shot to the body.
Sisu lunges at Keter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keter's hand.
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!
Sisu moves away from the strike by Keter.
Sisu tries to counter with a takedown but Keter is quick to defend against it.
Sisu throws a right and a left that Keter avoids nicely.
Keter gets caught napping as Sisu dives in and scores a takedown. Keter manages to retain guard.
Sisu is standing up over Keter. Keter looks to escape but Sisu dives into side control.
Sisu gets to mount! Keter was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Keter is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Keter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sisu 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sisu Sisu!
Sisu Sisu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Ziyaeddin (ranked 3058 p4p, 1695 weight class) and Jonny McFly (ranked 385 p4p, 235 weight class). Ziyaeddin comes to the cage accompanied by Machine Head by Bush. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amir Ziyaeddin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny McFly!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziyaeddin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ziyaeddin looks to score with a jab to the body but McFly is just out of range.
Ziyaeddin sets himself, and McFly steps forward looking for the clinch! Ziyaeddin avoids it this time.
McFly cracks Ziyaeddin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ziyaeddin misses with a kick to the body.
McFly tries to counter with a clinch but Ziyaeddin shakes him off and moves away.
McFly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McFly clinches.
Ziyaeddin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McFly is defending well.
Ziyaeddin wants a takedown but no success here.
Ziyaeddin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Ziyaeddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFly misses with an elbow over the top.
McFly can't find room to land a body shot as Ziyaeddin controls the action.
Ziyaeddin jumps guard but McFly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ziyaeddin jumps guard.
Ziyaeddin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McFly defends it easily.
Ziyaeddin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McFly controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin is trying to keep McFly in close.
Ziyaeddin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McFly has passed into half guard!
McFly stalling.
Ziyaeddin actively working from the bottom here.
Ziyaeddin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ziyaeddin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McFly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McFly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ziyaeddin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin working for a triangle but McFly defends it easily.
Ziyaeddin has his foot on McFly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McFly works his way back into a safe position though.
McFly wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin throws his legs up looking for a submission but McFly uses it to pass to side control.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control McFly's posture but McFly avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ziyaeddin actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ziyaeddin tries to get to full guard but McFly has control of the leg.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but McFly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McFly trying to control the pace.
Ziyaeddin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McFly pulls his head out easily.
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions off his back.
Ziyaeddin gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McFly trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McFly is aware though and is defending well.
McFly postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziyaeddin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McFly defends well.
McFly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziyaeddin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McFly has managed to get both his arms back between Ziyaeddin's legs - danger averted.
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 Amir Ziyaeddin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from McFly does it's job there.
A big right from McFly misses.
McFly throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ziyaeddin to counter with a crisp jab.
Ziyaeddin avoids the body shot from McFly.
McFly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziyaeddin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McFly's waist but McFly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ziyaeddin off to one side.
Jonny McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McFly is looking to clinch but Ziyaeddin is avoiding it.
Ziyaeddin looks to score with a jab to the body but McFly is just out of range.
McFly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McFly connects with a right hand. Ziyaeddin shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McFly's hands.
McFly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McFly lands a jab to Ziyaeddin's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziyaeddin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ziyaeddin swats away the attempt to clinch by McFly.
Ziyaeddin throws a counter high kick but McFly was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ziyaeddin swats away the attempt to clinch by McFly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ziyaeddin keeps the fight on the outside.
Ziyaeddin scores with a jab to the body.
Ziyaeddin throws the left hand but McFly avoids the punch easily.
McFly misses the body punch
so Ziyaeddin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but McFly is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McFly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ziyaeddin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McFly holds on and takes a little breather.
Ziyaeddin passes McFly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McFly defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFly trying to hold on to Ziyaeddin's head to control him but Ziyaeddin postures up.
Ziyaeddin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ziyaeddin is taking a breather. McFly says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin is trying to work for a kimura but McFly is defending well.
McFly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ziyaeddin is working away from the top position though.
Ziyaeddin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McFly sees it coming and defends easily.
Ziyaeddin tries to pass the half guard into mount. McFly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McFly is staying active underneath Ziyaeddin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ziyaeddin is working for a submission of some sort.
McFly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ziyaeddin is working away from the top position though.
Ziyaeddin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McFly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McFly is looking to clinch.
McFly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ziyaeddin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziyaeddin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McFly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jonny McFly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziyaeddin misses with a straight right.
McFly moves into range and clinches up with Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Ziyaeddin dominated that second round.
That's time! Ziyaeddin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ziyaeddin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McFly.
McFly wants to clinch up but Ziyaeddin keeps it at a distance.
McFly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziyaeddin staying out of range there.
McFly tries to clinch up but Ziyaeddin circles away and keeps his distance.
Ziyaeddin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziyaeddin connects with a right hand. McFly shakes it off.
Ziyaeddin darts in looking for a takedown but McFly gets double underhooks and turns Ziyaeddin into the cage.
McFly wants to clinch up but Ziyaeddin keeps it at a distance.
Ziyaeddin connects with a jab.
McFly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McFly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziyaeddin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ziyaeddin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McFly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziyaeddin momentarily.
McFly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McFly wants it to stay on the feet.
Ziyaeddin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFly throws a shot from downtown. Ziyaeddin moves away and avoids it.
Jonny McFly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly jabs at Ziyaeddin's body.
McFly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ziyaeddin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McFly tries to clinch there but Ziyaeddin circles away.
Ziyaeddin throws a body punch but McFly moves out of range.
McFly is looking to clinch.
McFly looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziyaeddin is just out of range.
Ziyaeddin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McFly!
McFly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McFly sees it coming and defends easily.
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ziyaeddin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McFly's head.
Jonny McFly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amir Ziyaeddin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McFly trying to control but Ziyaeddin postures up.
McFly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ziyaeddin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McFly closes the distance and pushes Ziyaeddin back into the cage.
Ziyaeddin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McFly fails to land.
Ziyaeddin has McFly pushed against the cage.
McFly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ziyaeddin backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by McFly.
Ziyaeddin is trying to pull guard but McFly has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Ziyaeddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFly swings wildly with an uppercut but Ziyaeddin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFly is trying to maintain a safe position but Ziyaeddin gets an underhook and turns McFly into the cage.
McFly lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Amir Ziyaeddin has been cut.
McFly lands a nice elbow.
McFly misses with a short punch on the inside.
McFly tries a body shot but Ziyaeddin blocks it.
Nice body punch from McFly - that landed with a thud.
McFly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny McFly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ziyaeddin 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Amir Ziyaeddin!
Amir Ziyaeddin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Valen Dreth (ranked 1636 p4p, 1767 weight class) and Brendan Quiniou (ranked 185 p4p, 203 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brendan Quiniou!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quiniou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dreth sprawls well initially but Quiniou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dreth is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dreth won't allow Quiniou to pass to mount.
Quiniou is looking for a kimura here.
Dreth looking for submissions off his back.
Dreth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quiniou is trying to control the action in half guard but Dreth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quiniou trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quiniou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dreth keeping full guard, as Quiniou tries to pass.
Quiniou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Quiniou from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Quiniou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Quiniou moves out of range easily.
Quiniou throws a nice looking combination but Dreth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dreth throws a counter high kick but Quiniou was just alert enough to avoid it.
Quiniou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dreth as he jumps to the side.
Dreth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dreth defending well as Quiniou loads up on a big left hand.
Dreth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quiniou decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dreth wants to get back to full guard.
Quiniou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Quiniou is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dreth to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Quiniou trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth trying to control the position.
Dreth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quiniou controls the pace.
Dreth working for a triangle but Quiniou defends it easily.
Quiniou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quiniou tries to free his leg and advance position but Dreth is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quiniou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Quiniou wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Quiniou forces his way into half guard.
Dreth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quiniou pulls his head out easily.
Quiniou wants to control but Dreth is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreth is trying to get back to full guard.
Quiniou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dreth defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Quiniou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Quiniou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quiniou showed some decent athleticism there.
Dreth gets back to full guard.
Quiniou sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Dreth doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Quiniou paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Dreth - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Silva (ranked 1341 p4p, 1525 weight class) and Spurgu Nator (ranked 208 p4p, 236 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
172
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spurgu Nator!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nator fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nator throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Nator throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Nator throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Nator counters with a nice body shot.
Nator has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Nator sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nator takes one to the side of the head.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Manuel Silva has been cut.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Nator, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva with a nice calf kick.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva with a hook.
Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Nator lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nator works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Nator jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nator doesn't seem phased though.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Nator's head.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nator momentarily.
Spurgu Nator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva cracks Nator with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nator on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nator.
Nator is looking to land body kicks.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Nator moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Nator throws a fast counter high kick but Silva manages to duck under it in time.
A clash of legs there as Nator blocks the low kick.
Manuel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nator throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nator defends well and Silva ends up having to push Nator into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nator looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva grinds an elbow into Nator's temple.
Nator tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva in side control, throwing shots but Nator defends.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Nator controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Nator is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looks to land a strike but Nator avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva postures up.
Silva throws a strike but Nator rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nator looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the position.
Nator stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva pulls Nator in to control the position.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nator tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Nator is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nator is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nator hang on?
Silva punching from mount but Nator doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nator looks a forlorn figure.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Silva raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nator is in a horrible position here. Silva smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silva cracks Nator with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva scores with a hook.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nator throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nator.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nator tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nator lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nator can do to turn this around?
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nator defends well and Silva ends up having to push Nator into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva cracks Nator with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nator is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Nator is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva throws a strike but Nator avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Nator.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva cracks Nator with a solid left hand.
Nator looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Nator has wrist control.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nator trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Nator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nator is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Nator blocks nicely.
Silva cracks Nator with a solid left hand.
Silva is working Nator over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Nator looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nator works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva won't allow Nator to sweep him here.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nator's head.
Nator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Nator wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Nator is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Nator trying to control from the bottom.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nator's head.
Nator is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nator throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nator was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Spurgu Nator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nator moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Despite the aggression on Nator's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nator takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Silva.
Silva blocks a head kick by Nator.
Nator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Nator throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Nator lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Nator.
Nator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nator takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Nator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nator pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Nator follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nator's guard.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Nator has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Nator's brow.
Nator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nator's guard.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spurgu Nator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nator is controlling Silva's trapped leg to prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva thows a huge punch but Nator dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva winds up and cracks Nator with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Nator's temple.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Nator's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nator preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silva is thwarting Nator's attempts to control the position.
Silva working Nator over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nator trying to control from the bottom.
Manuel Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva thows a huge punch but Nator dodges it nicely.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nator is trying is best to control the position here.
Nator is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Silva!
A very excited looking Manuel Silva 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryant Smith (ranked 1215 p4p, 420 weight class) and Axel Foley (ranked 153 p4p, 50 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Television - Marquee Moon. Foley has chosen Beverly Hills Cop Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryant Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Axel Foley!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Foley moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foley.
Foley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith slows down the pace here.
A short left from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Foley tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Foley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Foley is out of range.
Foley connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
Smith slips under a jab.
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Foley at a distance.
Nice shot by Smith.
Foley walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Foley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Foley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Foley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Foley cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Foley 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.
Foley blocks a head kick by Smith.
A jab from Foley finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Foley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foley's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Foley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith with a hook.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Foley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Foley throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Foley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Foley off the cage and back into range.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Foley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley misses with an uppercut.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Foley. Foley maintains the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Foley trying to land knees to the body.
Foley misses with a knee to the head.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Foley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foley misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foley tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Foley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith stalling.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foley lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Axel Foley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Foley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Axel Foley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Foley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Foley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Foley scores with a decent looking hook.
Foley throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Foley staying out of range there.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but Foley was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Foley throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A little jabbing left from Foley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Foley avoids them all with ease.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Foley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Foley slips under a jab from Smith.
The fighters circling - Foley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Foley looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Foley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foley's sensitive parts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Foley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith takes a swing at Foley's ribcage but misses.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Foley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Foley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Foley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Foley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Foley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Foley connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley walks into a jab.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Foley finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foley.
Foley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foley.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Foley looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Foley blocks a head kick by Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foley misses the jab.
A big right from Smith misses.
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!
Foley takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Foley throws a good cross that connects.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a hook but Foley avoids it easily.
Foley avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Foley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foley connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Axel Foley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Axel Foley has been cut.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 Smith is rocked!
Crack! Foley connects with the perfect overhand right and Smith falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Foley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axel Foley!
Axel Foley decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Haggar (ranked 1256 p4p, 676 weight class) and Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 149 p4p, 85 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Haggar's shoulder, as Haggar tries to avoid the shot.
Haggar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhapuro. That snapped Haggar's head back.
Murhapuro scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Murhapuro.
Haggar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murhapuro's guard.
Haggar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murhapuro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haggar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murhapuro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haggar chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhapuro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haggar looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murhapuro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haggar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murhapuro looking for a triangle here. Haggar is fighting it but it looks tight! Murhapuro pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Haggar is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pauke Murhapuro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 873 p4p, 1019 weight class) and Patrick Bower (ranked 129 p4p, 150 weight class). Patrick Bower will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Bower!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark gets the takedown into side control.
Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bower is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bower is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark has hold of Bower's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bower tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Stark cranks the arm and Bower screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bower, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tony Stark!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Romeo (ranked 694 p4p, 912 weight class) and Aapo Jukola (ranked 95 p4p, 138 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Romeo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapo Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola slips a straight right by Romeo.
Romeo misses with a body shot
and Jukola counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Romeo.
Romeo misses the shot to the body.
Jukola staying out of range there.
Jukola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Romeo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukola misses with a kick to the body.
Jukola throws a head kick that Romeo semi-blocks.
It looks like Anthony Romeo has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Romeo.
Romeo scores with a shot to the body.
Jukola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Romeo scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romeo connects with a body shot that sends Jukola's belly button to the back.
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romeo just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Jukola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jukola. That's going to slow Romeo down.
Romeo is looking to wear down Jukola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romeo misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola defending well as Romeo loads up on a big left hand.
Jukola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jukola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romeo.
Romeo scores with a hook.
Romeo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jukola sizes up Romeo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romeo.
Romeo throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Romeo misses the jab.
Jukola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romeo staying out of range there.
Romeo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romeo throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Romeo.
A quick step to the side and Romeo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Romeo.
Romeo throwing a counter right hand but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romeo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Jukola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Romeo is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Romeo.
Jukola looks to land a right hand but Romeo moved out of range.
Romeo takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Jukola drops his hands momentarily and Romeo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jukola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romeo missing with a left hand there. Jukola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romeo.
Romeo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romeo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola with the inside leg kick.
Jukola plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Romeo misses with an uppercut.
Jukola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jukola throws a jab when Romeo was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Romeo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Jukola.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Anthony Romeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romeo slips a straight right by Jukola.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romeo moves away.
Romeo throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Romeo lands.
Jukola connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Romeo misses.
Romeo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jukola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romeo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jukola finds it's way round the side to connect with Romeo's head.
Jukola throws a low kick but Romeo avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jukola - that will leave a mark!
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Romeo ducks down to avoid it.
Romeo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jukola blocks a jab.
Jukola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romeo swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romeo misses with a straight left.
Jukola is trying to counter with his kicks.
Romeo fails to land with a series of punches.
Jukola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jukola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romeo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Jukola throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Romeo misses the shot to the body.
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 Anthony Romeo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Romeo's cut.
That's time! Romeo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Romeo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jukola.
Romeo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Jukola.
Romeo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romeo.
Romeo throws a hook to the side of Jukola's head but Jukola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romeo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola is looking to slow Romeo down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romeo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romeo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Jukola misses with a kick to the body.
Romeo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romeo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jukola finds it's way round the side to connect with Romeo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeo misses with a body shot.
Romeo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Romeo backing away here, and Jukola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Romeo throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
Romeo throws a shot to the body.
Romeo throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Romeo needs to keep his hands up - Jukola had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Jukola.
Romeo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Romeo lands with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Romeo as he connects with a hook.
Romeo lands a left and a right that send Jukola crashing to the mat, dazed. Romeo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Jukola is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romeo cracks Jukola with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jukola tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Romeo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jukola is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Romeo!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Romeo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaiji Inoue (ranked 247 p4p, 324 weight class) and Tree Fortay (ranked 31 p4p, 41 weight class). Inoue's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ladies and Gentlemen (Saliva). Fortay comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Choice Is Yours kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaiji Inoue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tree Fortay!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inoue.
Fortay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inoue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fortay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Inoue, pushing him back against the cage.
Inoue working hard to break the clinch.
Inoue misses with a knee to the head.
Inoue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fortay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Inoue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inoue takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fortay fails to pull guard.
Inoue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inoue takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Inoue rushes Fortay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fortay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Inoue's face.
It looks like Kaiji Inoue has been cut.
Fortay lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortay can't find room to land a body shot as Inoue controls the action.
Inoue scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inoue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Inoue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fortay throws a shot to the body.
Inoue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortay.
Fortay avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fortay throws a punch but it's blocked by Inoue.
Fortay blocks an elbow strike from Inoue.
Inoue pushes Fortay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inoue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inoue connects with a solid leg kick.
Inoue looks to land a left hand but Fortay moved out of range nicely.
Fortay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fortay's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fortay rushes Inoue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Inoue managing to block the knees to the body from Fortay.
Inoue breaks the clinch.
Inoue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortay misses with a looping left.
Fortay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Inoue stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Fortay coming out on top.
Inoue drives through and clinches with Fortay against the cage.
Inoue pushes Fortay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fortay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fortay can't find room to land a body shot as Inoue controls the action.
Fortay is trying to pull guard but Inoue has him pressed against the cage.
Kaiji Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tree Fortay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inoue comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fortay fails to pull guard.
Inoue blocks a body shot from Fortay.
Inoue misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay tries a body shot but Inoue blocks it.
Fortay misses with a knee to the head.
Fortay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inoue tries to work over Fortay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inoue tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inoue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inoue throws an elbow that misses.
Inoue breaks from the clinch.
Fortay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inoue.
Fortay clinches.
Fortay swings wildly with an uppercut but Inoue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inoue misses with an elbow strike.
Inoue breaks from the clinch.
Fortay throws a jab but it's blocked by Inoue.
Fortay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Inoue.
Fortay misses with a looping right.
Inoue pushes Fortay up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue gets underhooks to prevent Fortay's takedown attempt.
Fortay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inoue.
Inoue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Inoue takes a knee right on the jaw!
Inoue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inoue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortay jumps guard but Inoue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Inoue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fortay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Inoue fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Fortay does it's job there.
Inoue moves away from the strike by Fortay.
Inoue keeps the fight on the outside.
Fortay lands a really nice looking cross but Inoue seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Fortay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Inoue doesn't seem phased though.
Inoue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortay wants to slow Inoue down by chopping away at his legs.
Inoue lands the left hand.
Fortay slips a jab and a cross from Inoue.
Fortay feints a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fortay. That's going to slow Inoue down.
Fortay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inoue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue misses with a hook. Fortay ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Inoue.
Inoue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortay.
Inoue has Fortay up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortay lands a shot to the body.
Fortay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inoue is defending well for now.
Inoue swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Inoue lands an elbow inside.
Fortay avoiding damage as Inoue throws knees to the body.
Inoue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fortay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fortay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Inoue swings for the body but Fortay moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inoue has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fortay finds it's way round the side to connect with Inoue's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inoue. Fortay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inoue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inoue throwing a counter right hand but Fortay manages to avoid it.
Inoue ducks right into an uppercut from Fortay.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Inoue does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tree Fortay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaiji Inoue's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Inoue moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Inoue throws an elbow but misses.
Inoue blocks a body shot from Fortay.
Fortay has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Inoue seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fortay can turn it around.
Kaiji Inoue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fortay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Inoue comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fortay lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Inoue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fortay's brow.
Fortay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inoue is defending well for now.
I was talking to Inoue's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fortay can't find room to land a body shot as Inoue controls the action.
Fortay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortay misses with a knee strike.
Inoue is working Fortay over against the cage.
Inoue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Inoue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay blocks an elbow strike from Inoue.
Fortay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inoue.
Inoue breaks from the clinch.
Inoue throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Fortay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortay throws out a loose jab but Inoue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortay slips under a jab from Inoue.
Tree Fortay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inoue pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay misses the shot to the body.
Fortay throws a hook but Inoue blocks it.
Inoue forces Fortay back against the cage and clinches.
Fortay lands with a left to the head.
Fortay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inoue takes a shot to the head.
Fortay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fortay throws a punch but it's blocked by Inoue.
Fortay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inoue.
Fortay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortay misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inoue lands with a short shot to the head.
Inoue throws an elbow that misses.
Fortay working aggressively here.
Inoue has a couple of punches blocked by Fortay.
Inoue has a couple of punches blocked by Fortay.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fortay.
Fortay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortay presses Inoue against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay looking to throw knees to the head but Inoue is blocking nicely.
Inoue misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fortay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inoue stops a takedown attempt from Fortay.
Inoue breaks the clinch.
Inoue misses with a body shot.
Inoue lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fortay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fortay checks the leg kick.
Inoue with a jab.
Fortay is looking to clinch.
Fortay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Inoue at a distance.
Fortay wants to clinch up but Inoue keeps it at a distance.
Fortay lands a nice hook to Inoue's body. Inoue takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Inoue throws a sloppy head kick and Fortay moves out of range easily.
Fortay misses with a hook.
Fortay throws a low kick, looking for Inoue's leg but Inoue calmly moves out of range.
Inoue looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Inoue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortay was well out of range. Poor timing from Inoue.
Fortay swings for the body but Inoue moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortay throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Inoue throws a leg kick which misses Fortay's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortay tries to avoid it.
Inoue looks to land a left hand but Fortay moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Inoue.
Inoue on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Fortay there.
Fortay blocks a low kick nicely.
Fortay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Inoue moves out of range as Fortay strikes.
Fortay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fortay throws an overhand right that lands on Inoue's shoulder, as Inoue tries to avoid the shot.
Fortay moves into the clinch.
Fortay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Inoue throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fortays head.
Inoue tries to land a knee to the head but Fortay blocks with his arms.
Inoue avoiding damage as Fortay throws knees to the body.
Fortay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Inoue to keep the fight standing.
Inoue comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fortay is working Inoue over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inoue backwards.
Inoue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inoue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortay struggles to land a body shot inside as Inoue controls his hands.
Inoue misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortay blocks a body shot from Inoue.
Fortay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortay takes a shot to the head.
Inoue lands an elbow inside.
Fortay missing with knees to the body.
Inoue scores with a shot to the side of Fortay's head.
Inoue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortay looking for a takedown.
Kaiji Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tree Fortay.
Inoue tries a knee to the head but Fortay blocks it.
Fortay connects with a knee to the head.
Fortay lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fortay gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fortay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tree Fortay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kaiji Inoue's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Inoue tests Fortay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Inoue is just out of range.
That kick from Inoue tenderised Fortay's leg. Fortay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Inoue avoids the body shot from Fortay.
Inoue drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fortay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch but Inoue swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Inoue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Inoue throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fortay throws a body shot but no joy.
Inoue lands a really nice looking cross but Fortay seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inoue lands a slapping body shot.
Fortay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inoue was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortay.
Inoue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Inoue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Inoue buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fortay tries to clinch but Inoue is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue lands with a nice body punch.
Fortay swings for the body but Inoue moves out of range.
Fortay swings for the body but Inoue moves out of range.
Tree Fortay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortay throws a body punch but Inoue moves out of range.
Fortay misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Inoue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortay.
Fortay scores with the left hand. Inoue knows he should have avoided that one.
Inoue moves out of range of the strikes.
Inoue swings for the body but Fortay moves out of range.
Fortay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay blocks a head kick by Inoue.
Fortay misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Inoue.
Fortay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inoue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Fortay finds it's target.
Inoue lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Inoue lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoue scores with a body shot.
Fortay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Inoue stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Inoue swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortay.
A slow jab from Inoue misses its intended target.
Inoue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
A cross from Fortay lands.
Inoue avoids the body shot from Fortay.
Fortay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Fortay as he connects with a hook.
Inoue is looking to score with low kicks.
Kaiji Inoue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Fortay.
Fortay checks a low kick from Inoue.
Inoue is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fortay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Inoue fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fortay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Inoue throws a leg kick which misses Fortay's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortay tries to avoid it.
Fortay moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fortay fails to land.
Fortay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortay takes a shot to the head.
Fortay jumps guard and drags Inoue to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fortay pulls Inoue in to control the position.
Fortay looking for a guillotine here but Inoue defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inoue is aware though and is defending well.
Fortay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Inoue passes Fortay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Inoue tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fortay.
Fortay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Inoue pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortay wants to control but Inoue is keeping busy.
Inoue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fortay keeps working.
Fortay looking for submissions off his back.
Inoue is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fortay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Inoue.
Fortay wants to control but Inoue is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kaiji Inoue.
Well Fortay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tree Fortay!
After winning the bout, Tree Fortay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 52 p4p, 446 weight class) and Juan Kemonito (ranked 8 p4p, 30 weight class). Kemonito has chosen Kemonito Entrance Music as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Kemonito!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Kemonito checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kemonito has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sitsongrit is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Kemonito moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kemonito.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Kemonito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kemonito's head.
Sitsongrit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kemonito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kemonito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Kemonito's body.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit defending well as Kemonito loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kemonito under the eye.
Kemonito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kemonito moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Kemonito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Kemonito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Kemonito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kemonito.
Kemonito throws a big shot that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Kemonito shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and Kemonito counters with a stiff right hand.
Kemonito walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Kemonito misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit cracks Kemonito with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kemonito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kemonito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kemonito just misses with a punch to the body.
Kemonito ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kemonito throws a fast counter high kick but Sitsongrit manages to duck under it in time.
Sitsongrit cracks Kemonito with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Kemonito ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kemonito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit works Kemonito's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Kemonito tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kemonito on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemonito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Kemonito avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Kemonito shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Kemonito is out of range.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Kemonito's ribs.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick
and Kemonito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Kemonito off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Kemonito avoids it.
Kemonito throws a counter combo.
Kemonito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sakmongkol Sitsongrit'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.
Kemonito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Kemonito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Kemonito's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Kemonito walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kemonito at a distance.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kemonito was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Kemonito feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit 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.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kemonito might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sitsongrit has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemonito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Kemonito shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Kemonito's ribcage but misses.
Kemonito takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kemonito let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Kemonito misses with a looping right.
Kemonito throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Kemonito.
Kemonito takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Kemonito should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Kemonito's front leg with a kick but Kemonito checks it.
Kemonito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Kemonito throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Sitsongrit misses
and Kemonito counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs at Kemonito's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kemonito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Kemonito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Kemonito tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Kemonito's body.
Kemonito digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Kemonito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kemonito was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kemonito can do to turn this around?
Kemonito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donk. Kemonito catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Kemonito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
A little jabbing left from Kemonito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kemonito throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kemonito's shoulder, as Kemonito tries to avoid the shot.
Kemonito now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kemonito moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kemonito slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kemonito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kemonito checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kemonito on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Kemonito down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kemonito ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kemonito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
And Kemonito tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kemonito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemonito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kemonito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Kemonito's leg. Kemonito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kemonito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kemonito doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kemonito moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Kemonito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kemonito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kemonito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Kemonito throws a body kick.
Kemonito swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Kemonito counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kemonito has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Kemonito moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Kemonito steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Kemonito counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kemonito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Kemonito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kemonito takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Kemonito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit pushes Kemonito up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit pushes Kemonito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kemonito.
Kemonito tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
Kemonito tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Kemonito.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kemonito.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Kemonito controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kemonito misses with a body punch.
Kemonito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kemonito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kemonito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kemonito was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Kemonito has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kemonito, pushing him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kemonito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kemonito has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kemonito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Kemonito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kemonito if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kemonito.
Kemonito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kemonito takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kemonito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit cracks Kemonito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kemonito is rocked!
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kemonito is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Sitsongrit cracks Kemonito with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kemonito falls to his knees and Sitsongrit doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Sakmongkol Sitsongrit 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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