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C4 XXIV - Duvernay vs Akechi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Dely (ranked 24771 p4p, 24804 weight class) and Robert Trigwell (ranked 661 p4p, 670 weight class). Pablo Dely could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Trigwell's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Dely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Trigwell!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dely throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trigwell tries to counter with a clinch but Dely shakes him off and moves away.
Trigwell throws a head kick that misses.
Dely looks to score with a jab to the body but Trigwell is just out of range.
Trigwell wants to land a leg kick but Dely is out of range.
Trigwell throws a nice head kick!
Trigwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dely.
Dely swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dely fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trigwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trigwell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Robert Trigwell has been cut.
Dely keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trigwell misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dely throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trigwell clinches.
Trigwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dely blocks it with crossed arms.
Trigwell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Trigwell landing knees to the body.
Trigwell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trigwell blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trigwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Dely avoids the damage to the body.
Dely breaks the clinch.
Dely blocks a head kick by Trigwell.
Trigwell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Trigwell.
Dely swings for the body but Trigwell moves out of range.
Trigwell throws a front kick aimed at Dely's knee but Dely avoids it well.
Dely fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dely throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dely fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dely throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dely throws a one two combo.
Dely is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trigwell looks to land a body kick but Dely moved away.
Trigwell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dely if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dely avoids the head kick by Trigwell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dely. Trigwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trigwell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trigwell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dely scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Trigwell!
Dely has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trigwell.
Dely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dely scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dely misses the shot to the body.
Dely moves out of range of the body kick from Trigwell.
Trigwell pushes Dely up against the cage in a clinch.
Trigwell landing knees to the body.
Trigwell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dely jumps guard but Trigwell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dely is looking to control Trigwell's arms but Trigwell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dely has his back to the cage.
Trigwell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dely is breathing heavily.
Dely is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trigwell to keep the fight standing.
Trigwell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dely in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dely takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trigwell scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trigwell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trigwell landing knees to the body.
Dely takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dely being controlled against the cage.
Trigwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trigwell stalling.
Trigwell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dely wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dely tries to land a knee to the head but Trigwell blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Trigwell.
Dely jumps guard but Trigwell stands there with Dely around his waist. Dely gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Dely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dely jumps guard but Trigwell stands there with Dely around his waist. Dely gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trigwell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trigwell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trigwell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Trigwell lands an elbow that stopped Dely in his tracks for a moment.
 Dely is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trigwell lands a nice knee to the body.
Oh Dely is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trigwell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trigwell scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Trigwell.
Trigwell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dely in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dely is pressed against the cage. Trigwell pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Dely! Two more big strikes from Trigwell and Dely crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Robert Trigwell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Gump (ranked 4186 p4p, 24196 weight class) and Johnny Sins (ranked 526 p4p, 783 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Forrest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Sins!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump misses with a left hand
and Sins counters with a nice uppercut.
Sins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gump breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnny Sins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sins takes a swing at Gump's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Gump wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sins lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gump misses the target.
Sins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gump throwing a counter right hand but Sins manages to avoid it.
Gump misses with a lunging right hand
and Gump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sins moves out of range as Gump strikes.
Sins tries to counter with a clinch but Gump shakes him off and moves away.
Sins tries to bum rush Gump with a series of wild strikes but Gump uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sins. Gump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gump stuns Sins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gump.
Gump looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Gump.
Gump lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gump.
Sins throws a poor cross that misses
and Gump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gump misses with a hook. Sins ducked under it nicely.
Sins throws a leg kick
and Sins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sins lands a jab to Gump's midsection.
Sins throws out a loose jab but Gump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gump misses with a straight right.
Gump misses with a looping left.
Gump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sins moves away.
A little jabbing left from Sins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sins works the jab nicely.
Gump throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Sins.
Sins misses with a lunging right hand
and Sins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump checks a leg kick.
Gump throwing a counter right hand but Sins manages to avoid it.
Sins tries to clinch there but Gump circles away.
Gump stuns Sins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sins was well out of range. Poor timing from Gump.
Sins clinches.
Gump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sins moves out of range of the strikes.
Sins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gump.
Sins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gump throws out the jab.
Sins clinches up against the cage.
Sins looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Sins.
Gump tries to break the clinch but Sins is controlling the position.
Gump working hard to break the clinch.
Sins landing knees to the head.
Gump breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gump looks to throw the jab but Sins is out of range.
Sins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gump misses with an uppercut. Sins saw that one coming.
Gump lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Sins.
Sins throws a series of punches but Gump moves out of range.
Gump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gump with a nice cross.
Gump throws out a loose jab but Sins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gump pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gump sets himself, and Sins steps forward looking for the clinch! Gump avoids it this time.
Sins slips a jab from Gump.
Sins throws a hook but Gump blocks it.
Gump throws an overhand right that lands on Sins's shoulder, as Sins tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gump back to the cage. Sins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gump was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gump avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gump throwing a counter right hand but Sins manages to avoid it.
Gump needs to keep his hands up - Sins had a free shot at his head there.
Sins slips a straight right by Gump.
Gump throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gump missing with a left hand there. Sins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gump swats away the attempt to clinch by Sins.
Gump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gump looks to throw the jab but Sins is out of range.
Sins pushes Gump up against the cage in a clinch.
Sins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sins working aggressively here.
Gump pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Forrest Gump will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Gump.
Sins misses with a straight right.
Gump appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sins connects with the punch.
Sins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gump was well out of range. Poor timing from Sins.
Sins wants to clinch up but Gump keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Gump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gump lands with a cross.
Gump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sins.
Sins scoring well with a low kick there.
Gump tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gump throws a jab but it's blocked by Sins.
Sins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gump catches Sins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gump drops Sins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sins looks back up at him and smiles so Gump waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Sins is rocked!
Forrest Gump is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sins is still on wobbly legs! Can Gump finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sins seems to have recovered his senses.
Sins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gump throws out the jab.
Gump drops Sins with a big left hand! Sins is injured, injured bad! Gump jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forrest Gump!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akira Maeda (ranked 4221 p4p, 3909 weight class) and Jon Fairtex (ranked 497 p4p, 474 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akira Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maeda lands a nice looking body shot.
Maeda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fairtex's head backwards.
Maeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Fairtex paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fairtex is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex misses with a hook to the body
and Maeda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maeda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fairtex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maeda is one step ahead there.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.
Fairtex avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maeda is fighting to break Fairtex's control of his arms but Fairtex is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fairtex looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fairtex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
Fairtex is pulling down on Maeda's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been hearing reports that Maeda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fairtex thuds a left hand into Maeda's body.
Maeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairtex was well out of range. Poor timing from Maeda.
Fairtex takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fairtex on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairtex scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maeda.
Maeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fairtex throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Fairtex.
Fairtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Fairtex scores with a hook to the body.
Fairtex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairtex pulls guard successfully.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maeda throwing strikes from guard but Fairtex blocks nicely.
Maeda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex has his hands on Maeda's head, controlling the position.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fairtex walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maeda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maeda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maeda cracks a nice hook into Fairtex's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Maeda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fairtex throws out a powerful jab.
Maeda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairtex throws a body kick that misses
and Maeda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maeda.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fairtex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda trying to move into half guard but instead Fairtex has managed to sweep!
Fairtex trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Maeda looking to sit in guard and control but Fairtex gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fairtex with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maeda 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.
Maeda is looking to sweep but instead, Fairtex has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda wants to improve his position but Fairtex is controlling well.
Maeda is staying active underneath Fairtex, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Maeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fairtex's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maeda stopping the sweep attempt from Fairtex.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maeda won't allow Fairtex to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.
Maeda landing some decent shots from guard.
Maeda won't allow Fairtex to sweep him here.
Fairtex trying to control the position here.
Maeda postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fairtex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maeda's guard.
Fairtex throwing strikes from guard but Maeda blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fairtex slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maeda works over Fairtex with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda throwing strikes from guard but Fairtex blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Maeda dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Maeda staying out of range there.
Fairtex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairtex is just out of range.
Fairtex throws a body kick that misses
and Maeda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fairtex!
Maeda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fairtex is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fairtex gets back to half guard.
Maeda looks to land a strike but Fairtex avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fairtex controls Maeda momentarily but Maeda frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda controlling from the top position.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fairtex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeda is stalling in the full guard.
Fairtex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
Maeda postures up and lands a big shot to Fairtex's brow.
Jon Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Fairtex trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Maeda landing with the ground and pound.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fairtex has control of Maeda's left arm, preventing Maeda from doing any damage.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fairtex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fairtex swings away with a body shot that misses
so Maeda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maeda postures up in Fairtex's guard and throws a big left but Fairtex blocks it.
Maeda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda throws an elbow that misses. Fairtex uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maeda's guard. Nice move by Fairtex!
Maeda 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.
Maeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fairtex manages to get himself to full guard.
Maeda advances position into side control!
Akira Maeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairtex is looking to regain half guard here but Maeda keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex wants to control but Maeda postures up.
Maeda wants to control but Fairtex is keeping him busy.
Fairtex is trying to escape the position but Maeda is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Maeda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maeda, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Maeda!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Akira Maeda waved his t-shirt featuring 160Q Energy for $150's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Ocean (ranked 6955 p4p, 4414 weight class) and Michael Faraday (ranked 610 p4p, 439 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Ocean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Faraday!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocean doesn't manage to clinch there - Faraday circles away.
Michael Faraday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faraday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ocean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ocean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faraday.
Faraday smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ocean tries to clinch but Faraday moves out of range.
Faraday misses with a body shot.
Ocean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faraday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faraday throws a jab but it's blocked by Ocean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocean closes the distance and clinches.
Faraday is trying to drag Ocean to the mat but Ocean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ocean lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faraday displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ocean up against the cage.
Faraday is looking for a takedown.
Ocean missing with knees to the body.
Ocean lands a right hand.
Faraday trying to stall but Ocean improves his position.
Faraday managing to block the knees to the body from Ocean.
Faraday looking to stall.
Ocean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ocean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faraday goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ocean prevents it.
Billy Ocean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Faraday.
Ocean with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faraday can't break the clinch.
Ocean scores with a knee to the head.
Faraday is trying to force a seperation but Ocean has the dominant position.
Ocean gets underhooks to prevent Faraday's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faraday is trying to drag Ocean to the mat but Ocean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Faraday - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ocean misses with the head strike.
Ocean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faraday wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Faraday is working for takedown but Ocean is calmly controlling the position for now.
Faraday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faraday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ocean landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Faraday looks winded!
Ocean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faraday taking a breather.
Ocean missing with knees to the body.
Faraday wants to break free but Ocean has control.
Ocean missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocean lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ocean landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ocean gets through Faraday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ocean.
Ocean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faraday.
Ocean lands an uppercut.
Ocean lands a left hand.
Ocean tries a body shot but Faraday blocks it.
Ocean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faradays head.
Ocean unloads a knee to the mid-section. Faraday lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ocean looking to throw knees to the head but Faraday is blocking nicely.
A short right from Ocean.
Faraday takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faraday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ocean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ocean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
Faraday tries for a takedown but Ocean manages to get underhooks.
Ocean presses Faraday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocean scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ocean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faraday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faraday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ocean throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faraday struggles to land a body shot inside as Ocean controls his hands.
Ocean prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ocean is pressed up against the cage. Faraday has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ocean down to the mat. Ocean avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ocean clinches with his opponent.
Ocean prevents the takedown attempt.
Faraday wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faraday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ocean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Faraday wants a takedown.
Faraday is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Ocean dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ocean moves into the clinch.
Ocean lands a shoulder strike.
Ocean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Faraday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ocean fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Faraday throws a looping overhand right but Ocean ducks down to avoid it.
Ocean tries to clinch up but Faraday circles away and keeps his distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ocean here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ocean moves in looking to clinch but Faraday pushes him off.
Ocean drives through and clinches with Faraday against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocean stops a takedown attempt from Faraday.
Ocean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ocean lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Ocean.
Faraday goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ocean prevents it.
Billy Ocean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Faraday.
Faraday is breathing heavily.
Ocean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocean throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faraday blocks it with crossed arms.
Ocean missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ocean.
Faraday takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Ocean.
Ocean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ocean landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ocean is leaning against Faraday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ocean is leaning against Faraday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ocean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faraday is defending well for now.
Ocean scores with a shoulder strike.
Ocean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faraday can do to turn this around?
Ocean lands a body shot.
Ocean with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ocean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ocean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ocean lands a left hand.
Faraday is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faradays head.
Faraday is still on wobbly legs! Can Ocean finish him?
Ocean scores with a shot to the side of Faraday's head.
Ocean lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ocean creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Faraday's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Faraday drops to his knees and Ocean pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Ocean!
In his post fight interview, Billy Ocean started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sagan (ranked 3188 p4p, 24149 weight class) and Genkei Takahashi (ranked 347 p4p, 709 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155
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169
0 - 1 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Sagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Sagan throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
Sagan misses with the body kick
and Takahashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Sagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Takahashi trying to control but Sagan is working from the bottom.
Takahashi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takahashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takahashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sagan is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi looks up at the clock and then as Sagan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Takahashi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sagan struggling a bit here.
Sagan is trying to improve his position.
Takahashi working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Takahashi's best efforts.
Sagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takahashi is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
Sagan looking for submissions off his back.
Sagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi not doing much here.
Let's hope that Takahashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sagan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like Takahashi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takahashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Sagan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi prevents Sagan from improving his position.
Sagan is working hard here to advance position.
Sagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
Sagan wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takahashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Takahashi is looking for a kimura but Sagan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takahashi to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Takahashi there.
Takahashi controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
Sagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sagan defends it well.
Sagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
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. Takahashi connects with a nice short shot to Sagan's temple.
Takahashi prevents Sagan from improving his position.
Sagan is trying to control but can't.
Takahashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Sagan wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi not doing much here.
Sagan is looking to improve his position.
Sagan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Sagan defends the submission attempt.
Takahashi is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takahashi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sagan has momentary wrist control but Takahashi slips an elbow through the middle.
Takahashi with a nice head shot there.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takahashi works over Sagan with some ground and pound from guard.
Takahashi is working Sagan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sagan being controlled here, momentarily.
Sagan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Takahashi.
Sagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Sagan keeps moving.
Sagan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi controlling from the top position.
Takahashi is pushing down on Sagan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sagan is fighting to maintain full guard but Takahashi has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takahashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sagan looking for submissions off his back.
Sagan is looking to improve his position.
Takahashi not doing much here.
Sagan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Takahashi is working for a submission of some sort.
Takahashi trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sagan trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sagan is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takahashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takahashi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takahashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Takahashi 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is continuing to stall.
Takahashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takahashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The adventures of Takahashi the control monster continue. Boring.
Takahashi lands strikes from half guard.
Sagan is rocked!
Takahashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sagan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahashi.
Oh Sagan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sagan actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Takahashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sagan seems to have got his legs back now.
Sagan 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.
Takahashi gets the takedown into side control.
Sagan is looking to reverse the position.
Takahashi working away.
Takahashi staying calm.
Sagan tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
Takahashi slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sagan is trying to control Takahashi's posture but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagan is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Takahashi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sagan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takahashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takahashi working away.
Sagan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takahashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takahashi working the head and body with strikes.
Takahashi taking a breather here.
Sagan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Takahashi connects with a decent elbow.
Sagan is looking for a sweep.
Takahashi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sagan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Takahashi tries for a kimura but Sagan is defending well.
Takahashi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sagan tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Takahashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Sagan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Sagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Takahashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sagan wants to get back to full 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. Takahashi connects with a nice short shot to Sagan's temple.
Takahashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sagan wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
Takahashi stalling.
Sagan is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Sagan moves into full guard.
Sagan working for a triangle but Takahashi defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sagan, not yet.
Takahashi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takahashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takahashi cracks Sagan with a big elbow.
Sagan tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
Takahashi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sagan!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi prevents Sagan from getting the reversal.
Takahashi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the head.
Takahashi controlling the pace for now.
Takahashi lands a big elbow - Sagan is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sagan is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Molton (ranked 4384 p4p, 4156 weight class) and Nikola Tesla (ranked 456 p4p, 442 weight class). Molton comes into the arena with Faneto blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey Molton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikola Tesla!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molton darts in looking for a takedown but Tesla gets double underhooks and turns Molton into the cage.
Tesla tries to work over Molton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tesla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molton letting Tesla take a breather here.
Tesla tries to work over Molton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molton looking for a takedown.
Tesla is trying to maintain a safe position but Molton gets an underhook and turns Tesla into the cage.
Tesla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Molton pulls guard successfully.
Tesla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Molton is keeping the position for now.
Molton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molton looking to control.
Molton wants to stand up but Tesla is controlling him.
Tesla looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesla keeps trying to improve his position.
Molton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tesla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Molton is keeping the position for now.
Molton trying to keep a closed guard but Tesla is proving a slippery customer.
Tesla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Molton keeping moving, preventing Tesla from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tesla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tesla trying to move into half guard but instead Molton has managed to sweep!
Tesla pulls Molton in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tesla keeping moving, preventing Molton from controlling successfully.
Tesla has Molton pulled in close to control his posture.
Tesla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Molton defends well.
Molton wants to control from the top but Tesla keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Molton stands up from Tesla's guard - Molton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Molton has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tesla smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Molton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tesla scores with a body shot.
Tesla moves into the clinch successfully.
Tesla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Molton tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from Tesla.
Tesla digs a right hand into Molton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Molton's gas tank.
Molton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tesla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Molton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Molton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tesla presses Molton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Molton is breathing heavily.
Molton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tesla.
Tesla lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tesla stalling.
Tesla lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tesla holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tesla is pushing Molton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tesla.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tesla stalling against the cage.
Molton goes for a takedown attempt but Tesla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Tesla.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tesla throws a nice looking combination but Molton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Molton feinted with a counter takedown.
Molton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Tesla dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Molton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tesla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tesla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tesla bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tesla punishes Molton's body with a nice straight punch.
Tesla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tesla struggles to land a body shot inside as Molton controls his hands.
Tesla lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tesla takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Tesla scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Tesla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Tesla.
Tesla gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Molton.
Molton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tesla is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Molton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tesla leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Tesla.
Tesla digs a right hand underneath Molton's ribcage. Molton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Molton takes a shot to the head.
Molton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tesla lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tesla scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tesla.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tesla takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Molton misses with a punch on the inside.
Tesla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tesla to keep the fight standing.
Tesla lands a right hand.
Tesla effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tesla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Molton jumps guard but Tesla turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tesla stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tesla taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tesla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Molton prevents a body shot from Tesla.
Molton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tesla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Molton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tesla is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tesla avoiding damage.
Tesla receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tesla holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tesla lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tesla.
Tesla tries to throw a body punch but Molton avoids it by throwing Tesla back against the cage.
Molton jumps guard but Tesla turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Molton tries to pull guard but Tesla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Molton can't get the takedown.
Tesla is leaning against Molton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tesla lands a nice shot to the body.
Tesla controlling the action here for a moment.
Tesla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tesla.
Tesla stalling.
Tesla scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tesla controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Tesla.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tesla digs a right hand underneath Molton's ribcage. Molton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tesla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tesla lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tesla is stalling here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tesla lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tesla digs a right hand into Molton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Molton's gas tank.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tesla - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tesla misses with a body punch.
Tesla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tesla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tesla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Tesla.
Good body shot from Tesla.
Tesla lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Tesla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Tesla closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tesla.
Tesla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Molton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tesla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Molton is rocked!
Molton walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Molton limp body while Tesla jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikola Tesla!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Warren Worthington Iii (ranked 3064 p4p, 3443 weight class) and Bobby Drake (ranked 406 p4p, 455 weight class). Bobby Drake told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warren Worthington Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Worthington Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Drake cracks Worthington Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 It looks like Warren Worthington Iii has been cut.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Worthington Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Worthington Iii does no damage.
Drake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Worthington Iii scores with a hook to the body. Drake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Worthington Iii.
Worthington Iii dodges the punch combination from Drake.
Worthington Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worthington Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drake slips a jab from Worthington Iii.
Drake 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.
Worthington Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drake throws a right hand that Worthington Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Worthington Iii also avoids with ease.
Worthington Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Worthington Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Drake avoids the body shot from Worthington Iii.
Worthington Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
Drake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Worthington Iii to the ground. Drake is now in Worthington Iii's guard.
Drake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthington Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drake 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.
Drake trying to control but Worthington Iii is working from the bottom.
Worthington Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Drake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Worthington Iii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drake has managed to get both his arms back between Worthington Iii's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Worthington Iii's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Drake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Drake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Worthington Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Worthington Iii has momentary wrist control but Drake slips an elbow through the middle.
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Worthington Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Worthington Iii looking for a triangle here. Drake is fighting it but it looks tight! Worthington Iii pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Drake is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Warren Worthington Iii!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ansis Kaupens (ranked 2312 p4p, 1700 weight class) and Brady Helix (ranked 320 p4p, 230 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Helix's choice of entrance music: Embedded by Job For A Cowboy. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ansis Kaupens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brady Helix!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaupens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Helix closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kaupens to the mat! Kaupens manages to get full guard.
Helix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kaupens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Helix forces his way into half guard.
Kaupens is trying to stand.
Helix thows a huge punch but Kaupens dodges it nicely.
Helix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaupens defending well though.
Helix content to control rather than advance.
Kaupens pushes Helix off looking to stand but Helix dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix tries to pass to full mount but Kaupens defends it.
Helix trying to control the pace.
Helix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Helix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaupens is trying to stand back up but Helix is controlling him
Helix trying to control the action but Kaupens is working from the bottom.
Helix content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ground and pound from Helix.
Helix stops Kaupens from getting back to his feet.
Helix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kaupens is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Kaupens misses.
A nice leg kick from Helix, right into the meat of the thigh.
Helix throws a shot from downtown. Kaupens moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Helix misses with a body shot
and Kaupens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kaupens!
Kaupens trying to remain calm as Helix controls from the top position.
Kaupens is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Helix throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaupens is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Helix controls the position.
Helix creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaupens sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helix content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
An elbow from Helix crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helix in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix cracks Kaupens with a big right hand but Kaupens just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Helix working the ground and pound but Kaupens is defending the strikes.
Helix lands a few punches from side control.
Helix wants to control but Kaupens is keeping him busy.
Kaupens is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Helix asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Helix scores with punches from side control.
Kaupens is not content to let Helix control the position.
Helix might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kaupens haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kaupens is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Helix is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix working the ground and pound.
Helix scoring with punches and elbows.
Helix scores with punches from side control.
Helix lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kaupens down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaupens is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Helix takes a little break here. Kaupens wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Helix lands some shots froms side control.
Helix wants to control but Kaupens is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaupens is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Helix is controlling him well.
Helix controls the position.
Kaupens is not content to let Helix control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Helix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Helix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brady Helix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helix moves out of range as Kaupens strikes.
Helix dips to his left and cracks Kaupens with an uppercut!
Helix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Helix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaupens manages to avoid it.
Helix ducks right into an uppercut from Kaupens.
Kaupens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Helix slips a straight right by Kaupens.
Helix replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kaupens blocks it well.
Helix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaupens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens lands with a hook. Helix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Helix looks to land a left hand but Kaupens moved out of range nicely.
Helix misses with a right hand
and Kaupens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaupens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helix.
Kaupens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Helix throws the left hand but Kaupens avoids the punch easily.
Helix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaupens avoids a kick to the body.
Helix dodges the punch combination from Kaupens.
Kaupens checks a leg kick.
Ansis Kaupens is winning the standup battle so far.
Helix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaupens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Helix throws the left hand but Kaupens avoids the punch easily.
Helix misses with a wild body shot.
Helix blocks a jab.
Kaupens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Helix on the side of the head.
Kaupens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Kaupens misses its intended target.
And Helix tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaupens pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaupens lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kaupens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaupens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Helix slips a jab and a cross from Kaupens.
Helix avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helix was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Helix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaupens defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helix dives in and scores a takedown into Kaupens's guard.
Helix working some strikes from top position.
Helix postures up in Kaupens's guard and throws a big left but Kaupens blocks it.
Helix tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaupens is retaining full guard.
Helix working some strikes from top position.
Helix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Helix chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaupens wants to stand and escape but Helix is having none of it.
Kaupens trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Helix wants to control from the top but Kaupens keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Helix is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kaupens being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaupens gets caught flat footed, as Helix shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kaupens wants to stand and escape but Helix is having none of it.
Helix wants to control from the top but Kaupens keeps moving.
Helix is in close to Kaupens's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens wants to stand up but Helix is controlling him.
Kaupens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helix.
Helix stops Kaupens from standing up.
Helix chips away with some ground and pound.
Helix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Helix throwing strikes but missing.
Helix controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Helix won't allow Kaupens to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaupens looks to score with a jab to the body but Helix is just out of range.
Helix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaupens misses with a double jab.
Helix just misses with a punch to the body.
Helix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaupens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Helix thows a leg kick but Kaupens checks it
and Kaupens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ansis Kaupens dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Helix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaupens gets caught napping as Helix dives in and scores a takedown. Kaupens manages to retain guard.
Kaupens wants to stand but Helix is controlling the position.
Helix cracks Kaupens with a solid left hand.
Helix throwing strikes but missing.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Helix manages to pass to side control.
Helix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet.
Helix working Kaupens over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Helix passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kaupens!
Kaupens tries to buck Helix off but he can't manage it.
Brady Helix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaupens takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Helix scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Helix! Kaupens is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brady Helix!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brady Helix made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 2153 p4p, 2803 weight class) and Sora Izanagi (ranked 271 p4p, 357 weight class). Corleone comes to the cage accompanied by Sussudio- Phil Collins. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sora Izanagi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izanagi tries to sprawl but Corleone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Corleone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Izanagi's head.
Corleone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Izanagi is staying active underneath Corleone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Izanagi gets back to full guard.
Corleone throwing strikes from guard but Izanagi blocks nicely.
Izanagi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corleone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corleone postures up in Izanagi's guard and throws a big left but Izanagi blocks it.
Izanagi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corleone postures up in Izanagi's guard and throws a big left but Izanagi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone is looking to work some ground and pound but Izanagi has wrist control.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Izanagi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Izanagi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corleone landing some decent shots from guard.
Corleone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Izanagi's head.
Corleone wants to control from the top but Izanagi keeps moving.
Corleone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Izanagi trying to keep a closed guard but Corleone is proving a slippery customer.
Corleone throwing strikes but missing.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corleone defends it easily.
Corleone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Izanagi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corleone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Izanagi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corleone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Izanagi's head.
Corleone throwing strikes but missing.
Corleone throws a strike but Izanagi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Izanagi won't allow Corleone to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi is standing up over Corleone. Corleone looks to escape but Izanagi dives into side control.
Corleone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Izanagi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Izanagi stands up.
Izanagi lands a really nice looking cross but Corleone seems unphased.
Vito Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izanagi looks to land a body kick but Corleone moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone missing with a left hand there. Izanagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Izanagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corleone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Izanagi throws a good cross that connects.
Izanagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corleone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Izanagi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corleone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone thows a huge punch but Izanagi dodges it nicely.
Izanagi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Corleone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Izanagi as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Corleone is defended easily by Izanagi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vito Corleone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Izanagi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Izanagi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corleone.
Izanagi feints a jab promting Corleone to slip. Izanagi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Corleone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Vito Corleone has been cut.
Corleone goes for a double leg but Izanagi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Izanagi continues to drive forward.
Izanagi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corleone can't find room to land a body shot as Izanagi controls the action.
Corleone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izanagi lands a shoulder strike.
Izanagi breaks from the clinch.
Izanagi thumps Corleone with a low kick.
Izanagi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sora Izanagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corleone with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izanagi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izanagi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corleone walks into a left hand.
Corleone tries to clinch up but Izanagi circles away and keeps his distance.
Izanagi throws a one two combo.
Corleone fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Corleone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone misses with an uppercut.
Izanagi tries to sprawl but Corleone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Izanagi controlling the position well.
Corleone wants to take a breather but Izanagi is having none of it.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Izanagi to regain full guard.
Izanagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Izanagi, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izanagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corleone manages to get himself to full guard.
Corleone wants to get back to his feet but Izanagi passes into half guard.
Izanagi trying to pass the guard but Corleone defending well.
Izanagi not doing much here.
Vito Corleone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi is continuing to stall.
Izanagi wants to pass to mount but Corleone is defending the position.
Izanagi is looking to pass Corleone's guard but actually Corleone recovers to full guard.
Izanagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Corleone wants to stand up but Izanagi is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Izanagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sora Izanagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vito Corleone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Corleone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Izanagi does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Izanagi. No joy for Corleone on that attempt.
Izanagi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Izanagi with a nice calf kick.
Izanagi lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izanagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corleone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Izanagi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Corleone is trying to ground and pound but Izanagi uses the momentary lack of control by Corleone to regain half guard.
Izanagi is trying to maintain the position but Corleone is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izanagi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Izanagi.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Izanagi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corleone passes Izanagi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing that Corleone has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Izanagi wants to improve his position but Corleone is controlling well.
Izanagi trying to hold on to Corleone's head to control him but Corleone postures up.
Corleone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Corleone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Izanagi is looking to improve his position.
Corleone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Izanagi's head.
Corleone throwing shots but Izanagi is blocking nicely.
Corleone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Corleone throws a strike but Izanagi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Izanagi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corleone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corleone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Corleone throwing strikes from guard but Izanagi blocks nicely.
Corleone with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corleone throwing strikes but missing.
Izanagi controlling the position.
Izanagi is trying to control the position but Corleone postures up.
Izanagi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corleone is looking to work some ground and pound but Izanagi has wrist control.
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Izanagi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Izanagi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Corleone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Izanagi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Corleone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Izanagi scores with a spinning back kick!
Sora Izanagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corleone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Izanagi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Izanagi. Beautiful body shot.
Izanagi scores with a jab to the body.
Corleone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Izanagi.
Izanagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Izanagi lands a nice looking body shot.
Corleone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Izanagi cracks Corleone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Corleone shoots in for a double leg but Izanagi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sora Izanagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Izanagi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sora Izanagi!
An out of breath Sora Izanagi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Duvernay (ranked 75 p4p, 864 weight class) and Jubei Akechi (ranked 7 p4p, 109 weight class). Evan Duvernay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Duvernay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jubei Akechi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvernay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duvernay misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi feints the counter takedown.
Duvernay wants to clinch up but Akechi keeps it at a distance.
Akechi slips under a jab.
Akechi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duvernays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akechi slips a straight right by Duvernay.
A clash of legs there as Akechi blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akechi throws a good cross that connects.
Duvernay seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Duvernay is looking to clinch but Akechi is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Akechi misses with a left hand
and Duvernay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duvernay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akechi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akechi lands with an uppercut that bounces Duvernay off the cage and back into range.
Akechi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duvernay swings widly with a right hand
and Akechi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Duvernay. That snapped Akechi's head back.
Akechi is rocked!
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Duvernay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akechi to score with a decent uppercut.
Duvernay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akechi to score with a decent uppercut.
Evan Duvernay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duvernay lands a big uppercut and Akechi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Akechi looks OK. Duvernay waves Akechi back to his feet!
Akechi is still on wobbly legs! Can Duvernay finish him?
Duvernay closes the distance and clinches.
Duvernay is leaning against Akechi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duvernay lands a big right hand that drops Akechi! The killer instinct kicks in and Duvernay finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Duvernay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Duvernay!
Evan Duvernay retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Evan Duvernay 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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