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VFC 5 Legends are Born PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Island (ranked 6744 p4p, 5777 weight class) and Yovko Yovkov (ranked 705 p4p, 640 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mason Island!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yovko Yovkov!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Island rushes Yovkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yovkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Island works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Yovkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Island is one step ahead there.
Yovkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Island decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Island will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yovkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Mason Island has been cut.
Yovkov looks for a takedown but Island sprawls well.
Yovkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Island back to the cage. Yovkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Island shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yovkov but Yovkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Island forces Yovkov back against the cage and clinches.
Yovkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Island ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Island no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Island preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yovkov is looking to pass into half guard but Island pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Island is in guard.
Yovkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Yovkov, not yet.
Yovkov tries to strike from the bottom.
Yovkov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Island is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yovkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Island has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Island defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yovkov.
Mason Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yovko Yovkov.
Island clinches up with Yovkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Island breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yovkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yovkov shoots in and drives through. Island sprawls well.
Yovkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Island but Island pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yovkov clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Island manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Island pulls Yovkov in to control the position.
Yovkov pushes down on Island's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Island is staying active underneath Yovkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Island has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Yovkov. Oh but Island has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Yovkov goes limp - he's gone! Island jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mason Island!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Nye (ranked 5818 p4p, 5866 weight class) and Adracio Zalasat (ranked 644 p4p, 648 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill Nye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adracio Zalasat!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nye lands a big head kick that sends Zalasat tumbling to the mat! Nye takes a step backwards and waves Zalasat back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Adracio Zalasat has been cut.
Zalasat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nye is fending him off so far but Zalasat persists. Nope, Nye circles away and we're back to standing.
Nye has managed to clinch.
Nye tries to land knees in the clinch but Zalasat avoids the damage to the body.
Nye works on Zalasat's body with a couple of short punches.
Zalasat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nye has closed the distance and engaged Zalasat in a clinch.
Nye lands a hook that snaps the head of Zalasat backwards.
Nye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nye clinches up with Zalasat and pushes him back against the cage.
Nye is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zalasat is defending well for now.
Nye is working Zalasat over against the cage.
Nye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zalasat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nye closes the distance and clinches.
Nye dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nye darts in and clinches Zalasat up against the cage.
Nye breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nye with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Nye on the inside.
Nye using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zalasat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nye gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Nye - that landed with a thud.
Zalasat looks winded!
Nye tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zalasat avoids it.
Zalasat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nye is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nye trying to land knees to the body.
Zalasat tries to circle away but Nye has him pinned against the cage.
Zalasat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bill Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adracio Zalasat.
Nye pushes Zalasat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zalasat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nye pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nye has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nye lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zalasat.
Nye misses with a knee to the head.
Nye lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nye lands a nice uppercut.
Zalasat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nye rushes Zalasat and presses him up against the cage.
Nye looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Nye.
Nye tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zalasat avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nye.
A right hand to the body from Nye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nye just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zalasat's brow.
Nye with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nye trying to land knees to the body.
Nye scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nye throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zalasats head.
Nye missing with knees to the body.
Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nye moves into the clinch successfully.
Nye breaks the clinch.
Zalasat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nye lands a big head kick that sends Zalasat tumbling to the mat! Nye takes a step backwards and waves Zalasat back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Zalasat is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zalasat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nye swivels and escapes.
Nye feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Zalasat collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bill Nye!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anastasidis Athanasiadis (ranked 5050 p4p, 3449 weight class) and Steven Seagull (ranked 273 p4p, 215 weight class). Steven Seagull has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anastasidis Athanasiadis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steven Seagull!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athanasiadis wants to clinch.
Seagull misses with a wild body shot.
Seagull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Athanasiadis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Seagull has closed the distance and engaged Athanasiadis in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Seagull's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Seagull looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Seagull is looking to break free of the clinch but Athanasiadis has double underhooks.
Seagull wants to get back to striking at distance but Athanasiadis won't allow it.
Seagull tightens his grip and picks Athanasiadis up, before dumping him to the ground. Athanasiadis manages to land in guard.
Seagull forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagull winds up and cracks Athanasiadis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Athanasiadis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Seagull scores with a couple of nice shots.
 Athanasiadis is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Seagull lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Athanasiadis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seagull is pressing down on Athanasiadis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Athanasiadis is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull 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.
Athanasiadis wants to sweep but Seagull has passed to side control!
Athanasiadis struggling a bit here.
Seagull lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Athanasiadis! Seagull senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Athanasiadis out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steven Seagull!
A victorious Steven Seagull thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Furriel (ranked 3919 p4p, 4229 weight class) and Guillermo Diaz (ranked 461 p4p, 494 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fernando Furriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guillermo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz connects with a leg kick.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Diaz.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diaz.
It looks like Fernando Furriel has been cut.
Diaz lands an elbow that stopped Furriel in his tracks for a moment.
Furriel drags the fight down to the ground.
Diaz pushes down on Furriel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz works his way into side control.
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Furriel manages to get back to half guard.
Furriel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is thwarting Furriel's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is trying for a kimura here. Furriel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Diaz wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guillermo Diaz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spade (ranked 4914 p4p, 3054 weight class) and Kiki Eketone (ranked 580 p4p, 381 weight class). Spade comes into the arena with Ace of spades by Motorhead blaring out of the sound system. Kiki Eketone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Spade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kiki Eketone!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eketone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spade throws out the jab.
Eketone just misses with a punch to the body.
Spade shoots in for a takedown but Eketone shows good takedown defense.
Eketone lands with a straight right. Spade didn't see that one coming.
Spade closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spade is trying to get an arm triangle but Eketone is defending well.
Spade wants to control but Eketone is keeping him busy.
Spade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eketone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spade working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eketone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Spade is controlling him well.
Spade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eketone keeps working.
Spade goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Eketone has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Spade but great work by Eketone.
You can see the frustration on Spade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eketone wants to stand but Spade has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Eketone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spade has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eketone has managed to get both his arms back between Spade's legs - danger averted.
Eketone tries to stand but Spade is controlling from the bottom.
Eketone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eketone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spade is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eketone defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spade is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Eketone has his hands clasped together but Spade extends and breaks Eketone's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Spade.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Spade!
Jack Spade retains his heavyweight title!
Jack Spade thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baysangur Usamov (ranked 2907 p4p, 3560 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 393 p4p, 469 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Usamov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ali Dimaev - Nokhchicho. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baysangur Usamov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle looks to score with a jab to the body but Usamov is just out of range.
Usamov scores with a jab. Castle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Usamov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castle takes the fight into the clinch.
Castle tries to throw a body punch but Usamov avoids it by throwing Castle back against the cage.
Castle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Usamov throws a punch but it's blocked by Castle.
Usamov lands with a left to the head.
Usamov is struggling to control the position.
Usamov digs a right hand into Castle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castle's gas tank.
Castle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Usamov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usamov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castle or not.
Castle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Usamov avoids it.
Castle trying to land knees to the body.
Castle letting Usamov take a breather here.
Usamov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castle's elbow.
Usamov lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Usamov.
Usamov misses with some punches.
Usamov scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Castle.
Usamov misses with the head strike.
Castle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Usamov avoids it.
Usamov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Castle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Usamov managing to block the knees to the body from Castle.
Usamov lands a hook that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Usamov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Usamov lands a right hand.
A short right from Usamov on the inside.
Castle trying to land knees to the body.
Castle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usamov lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castle stalling in the clinch but Usamov improves position.
Castle landing knees to the head.
The referee calls for Usamov to work.
Usamov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usamov stalling in the clinch but Castle improves position.
Castle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Usamov blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Castle.
Castle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castle misses with a punch on the inside.
Usamov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Usamov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castle lands a nice shot to the body.
Castle misses with a knee to the head.
Castle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Usamov lands with a light punch inside.
Usamov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castle prevents a body shot from Usamov.
Usamov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castle tries a knee to the head but Usamov blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Castle.
Castle scores with a shoulder strike.
Usamov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usamov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castle.
Usamov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Usamov managing to block the knees to the body from Castle.
Usamov throws a head punch that misses.
Usamov gets through Castle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Usamov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Usamov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Castle.
We've been informed that Castle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Castle blocks an uppercut.
Usamov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Usamov.
Usamov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Usamov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usamov prevents a body shot from Castle.
Usamov throws a punch but it's blocked by Castle.
Usamov tries a body shot but Castle blocks it.
A body shot lands from Castle.
Castle tries to throw a body punch but Usamov avoids it by throwing Castle back against the cage.
Castle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Usamov is breathing heavily.
Castle trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castle.
Castle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Usamov avoids it.
A short right from Usamov on the inside.
A short right from Usamov.
Castle can't find room to land a body shot as Usamov controls the action.
Castle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Usamov can't find room to land a body shot as Castle controls the action.
Castle has a couple of punches blocked by Usamov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Usamov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castle missing with knees to the body.
Castle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Usamov fails to land.
Castle swings wildly with an uppercut but Usamov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baysangur Usamov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Castle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Castle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Usamov tests Castle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Usamov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Usamov throws a one two combo.
Castle pushes Usamov up against the cage in a clinch.
Castle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Usamov or not.
Usamov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castle's elbow.
Usamov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castle can do to turn this around?
Castle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Usamov blocks it with crossed arms.
Usamov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Usamov blocking some punches.
Baysangur Usamov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Castle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Usamov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usamov lands with a light punch inside.
Usamov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Usamov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castle tries to land knees in the clinch but Usamov avoids the damage to the body.
Usamov stalling in the clinch but Castle improves position.
Usamov stalling in the clinch but Castle improves position.
Maybe Usamov would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Usamov.
Usamov stalling in the clinch but Castle improves position.
Castle misses with a body punch.
Usamov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Usamov misses with a punch to the body.
Usamov scores with a shot to the side of Castle's head.
Usamov throws a head punch that misses.
Castle working Usamov over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Castle landing knees to the head.
Castle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castle.
Castle tries a knee to the head but Usamov blocks it.
Castle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Usamov or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Castle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usamov takes a shot to the head.
Castle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castle missing with knees to the body.
Castle blocks an uppercut.
Usamov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Usamov can't find room to land a body shot as Castle controls the action.
Usamov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Usamov swings wildly with an uppercut but Castle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castle tries to land knees in the clinch but Usamov avoids the damage to the body.
Usamov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castle's elbow.
Castle looking to throw knees to the head but Usamov is blocking nicely.
Usamov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castle lands a hook that snaps the head of Usamov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle working Usamov over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Usamov.
Castle blocks an uppercut.
Usamov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Castle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Usamov up against the cage.
Usamov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Usamov struggles to land a body shot inside as Castle controls his hands.
Castle working Usamov over with knees to the body.
Castle misses with a knee to the head.
Castle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Usamov stalling in the clinch but Castle improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Usamov fails to land.
Castle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Usamov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle tries a knee to the head but Usamov blocks it.
Castle tries to land a knee to the head but Usamov blocks with his arms.
Usamov is trying to stall.
Castle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Usamov avoids it.
Usamov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usamov lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usamov managing to block the knees to the body from Castle.
Castle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castle tries to land knees in the clinch but Usamov avoids the damage to the body.
Usamov throws a punch but it's blocked by Castle.
Castle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Usamov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Usamov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castle's elbow.
Castle tries to land a knee to the head but Usamov blocks with his arms.
Castle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usamov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Castle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Usamov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castle.
Usamov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Usamov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Usamov.
Castle throws a lazy right hand but Usamov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usamov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Usamov tests Castle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Usamov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Usamov.
Castle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Usamov counters with a straight right hand.
Usamov punishes Castle's body with a nice straight punch.
Castle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Usamov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usamov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castle to score with a decent uppercut.
Castle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castle. Usamov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castle throws a lazy uppercut
and Usamov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castle misses the jab.
Usamov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Castle on the side of the head.
Usamov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castle momentarily.
Usamov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Usamov, as that shot connected.
Usamov misses the shot to the body.
Castle scores with a hook to the body. Usamov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Usamov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Usamov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle looks to score with a jab to the body but Usamov is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle throws an overhand right that lands on Usamov's shoulder, as Usamov tries to avoid the shot.
Castle throws a poor cross that misses
and Usamov counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Usamov misses.
Usamov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Usamov. Castle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castle ducks under a wild hook from Usamov.
Usamov throws the left hand but Castle avoids the punch easily.
Castle looks to score with a jab to the body but Usamov is just out of range.
Baysangur Usamov is winning the standup battle so far.
Castle misses with a wild body shot.
Usamov tries to bum rush Castle with a series of wild strikes but Castle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castle misses with a straight left.
Castle tries to bum rush Usamov with a series of wild strikes but Usamov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usamov lands a nice hook to Castle's body. Castle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Castle needs to keep his hands up - Usamov had a free shot at his head there.
Castle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Usamov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castle.
Usamov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Usamov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Usamov lands with a hook. Castle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Usamov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Usamov throws out a loose jab but Castle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castle throws a shot from downtown. Usamov moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Castle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle throws an overhand right that lands on Usamov's shoulder, as Usamov tries to avoid the shot.
Usamov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castle misses with a looping right.
Usamov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Usamov.
Castle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Usamov counters with a stiff right hand.
Usamov misses with a right hand
letting Castle counter with a right hand.
Usamov misses the shot to the body.
Castle lands a right hook to the body.
Usamov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Castle backs up against the cage.
Usamov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Usamov moves out of range as Castle strikes.
Usamov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Usamov scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baysangur Usamov clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Castle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Usamov throws a series of strikes that have Castle backpedaling.
Castle swings widly with a right hand
and Usamov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castle misses with a lunging right hand
and Usamov counters with a stiff right hand.
Castle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Usamov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castle finds it's way round the side to connect with Usamov's head.
Usamov connects with a right hand. Castle shakes it off.
Usamov scores with a hook.
Usamov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usamov blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Usamov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Usamov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castle throws out the jab.
Usamov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Usamov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usamov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Usamov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Usamov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Castle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usamov.
Decent striking displayed by Usamov there.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Usamov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Castle swings for the body but Usamov moves out of range.
Usamov jabs Castle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Castle throws a body shot but no joy.
Usamov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castle.
Castle throws out a counter right but Usamov avoids it with no problem.
Usamov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Usamov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle throws a looping overhand right but Usamov ducks down to avoid it.
Usamov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castle to score with a decent uppercut.
Castle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Usamov staying out of range there.
Castle looks to land a right hand but Usamov moved out of range.
Castle staying out of range there.
Usamov misses with a straight left.
Castle throws a jab when Usamov was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Usamov.
Castle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castle throws a poor cross that misses
and Usamov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castle throws out a loose jab but Usamov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Castle misses
and Usamov counters with a straight right hand.
Castle defending well as Usamov loads up on a big left hand.
Castle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Usamov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice cross by Usamov.
Usamov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Usamov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Castle misses.
Nice defenses there by Usamov.
Usamov connects with a looping right hand.
Castle looks to land a right hand but Usamov moved out of range.
Castle takes one on the button.
Usamov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Castle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Usamov counters with a left and a right that stings Castle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Usamov takes a knee to the side of the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Usamov.
Usamov blocking some punches.
Usamov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Usamov takes a shot to the head.
Castle misses with a knee strike.
Usamov taking a breather.
Usamov lands with a short shot to the head.
Usamov taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Usamov.
Usamov can't find room to land a body shot as Castle controls the action.
Castle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castle throws a punch but it's blocked by Usamov.
Usamov misses with the head strike.
Castle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baysangur Usamov had his way with Frank Castle in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Usamov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Castle on the side of the head.
Usamov cracks Castle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Usamov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Castle thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Castle.
Castle misses the body punch
and Usamov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castle thinking.
Usamov lands with a good body shot.
Usamov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Usamov throws a series of punches but Castle avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle takes a swing at Usamov's ribcage but misses.
Usamov lands a jab.
Usamov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle misses with a body shot.
Castle connects with a jab.
A jab from Usamov does it's job there.
Usamov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castle. Castle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Usamov connects with a body shot.
Usamov lands with a nice combination. Castle backs away looking to recover.
Castle throws the left hand but Usamov avoids the punch easily.
Usamov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Usamov throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Usamov.
Castle drops his hands momentarily and Usamov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usamov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usamov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baysangur Usamov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Usamov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castle.
Castle throws a shot from downtown. Usamov moves away and avoids it.
Castle throws a body punch but Usamov moves out of range.
Castle misses with a hook
enabling Usamov to counter with a crisp jab.
Castle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Castle lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Usamov as he connects with a hook.
Usamov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Usamov looks to score with a jab to the body but Castle is just out of range.
Castle misses with an uppercut. Usamov saw that one coming.
Castle misses with a left hand
and Castle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Usamov does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usamov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Usamov throwing a counter right hand but Castle manages to avoid it.
Castle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usamov moves away.
Castle misses with a hook
letting Usamov counter with a right hand.
Castle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank Castle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Usamov moves out of range as Castle strikes.
A jab lands there for Usamov.
Usamov lands a right hook to the body.
Usamov jabs Castle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Castle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Usamov.
Usamov connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castle takes a swing at Usamov's ribcage but misses.
Usamov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Usamov lands.
Usamov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Usamov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Usamov lands with a straight right. Castle didn't see that one coming.
Usamov cracks Castle with an open hand slap.
Usamov defending well as Castle loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Castle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Usamov is looking to counter punch.
Castle missing with a left hand there. Usamov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Usamov does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castle! But no joy.
Castle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baysangur Usamov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Usamov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baysangur Usamov!
Baysangur Usamov retains his middleweight title!
Baysangur Usamov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Johnson (ranked 3372 p4p, 3199 weight class) and Rafael Soto (ranked 209 p4p, 203 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Face the Pain. Soto has chosen Octavio Meza y su Conjunto - La Pelea Con El Diablo as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demetrious Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafael Soto!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Soto is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Soto has the dominant position.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Soto keeps him there for the moment.
Soto pulls guard successfully.
Johnson is posturing up here but Soto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Johnson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Johnson has to tap! Slick submission there by Soto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Soto!
Rafael Soto is the new bantamweight champion!
Rafael Soto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Demetrious Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't like to disrespect people or my opponents. Anything can happen'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Turk Barrett (ranked 3055 p4p, 3122 weight class) and Theador Cruse (ranked 391 p4p, 396 weight class). The key to victory for Turk Barrett has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Turk Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theador Cruse!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barrett enables Cruse to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barrett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cruse looking to pass the guard.
Cruse is pushing down on Barrett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barrett is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruse has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barrett won't allow Cruse to pass to mount.
Cruse passes to side control.
Cruse has hold of Barrett's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Barrett seems comfortable defending it but Cruse has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Barrett is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Barrett is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cruse couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theador Cruse!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Bradbury (ranked 2906 p4p, 3127 weight class) and Logan Howlett (ranked 367 p4p, 395 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Bradbury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Logan Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradbury.
Bradbury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Howlett.
Bradbury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Howlett.
Howlett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bradbury moves away from the strike by Howlett.
Howlett throws the left hand but Bradbury avoids the punch easily.
Howlett looks to land a right hand but Bradbury moved out of range.
Howlett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bradbury on the side of the head.
Howlett cracks a nice hook into Bradbury's ribs.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Howlett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Howlett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradbury. Howlett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bradbury slips under a jab.
Howlett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradbury blocks a jab.
Howlett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bradbury at a distance.
Howlett throws a body punch but Bradbury moves out of range.
Bradbury has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Bradbury takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Howlett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but Bradbury uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Howlett looks to move away, Bradbury throws a big counter combo but Howlett just gets out of the way.
Bradbury staying out of range there.
Bradbury is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Howlett.
Howlett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Howlett dips to his left and cracks Bradbury with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Howlett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradbury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Howlett looks to throw the jab but Bradbury is out of range.
Bradbury's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Howlett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bradbury scrambles back to his feet.
Howlett lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett stuns Bradbury with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Howlett misses with a left hand
and Bradbury counters by clinching up.
Bradbury tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Bradbury.
Bradbury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Bradbury.
Bradbury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howlett lands a shoulder strike.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradbury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howlett throws a body punch but Bradbury moves out of range.
Howlett scores with a jab to the body.
Howlett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bradbury looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Howlett just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Bradbury wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Logan Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradbury gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Bradbury fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett misses with a body punch.
Bradbury misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Bradbury.
Bradbury slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Howlett fails to land.
Howlett blocking some punches.
Bradbury blocks a body shot from Howlett.
Howlett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bradbury lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Bradbury.
Bradbury lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Bradbury wants to stall.
Howlett working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Howlett.
Bradbury blocks a body shot from Howlett.
We've been informed that Howlett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Howlett misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Howlett tries to work over Bradbury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howlett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bradbury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett scores with a hook to the body.
Howlett is trying to force a seperation but Bradbury has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Bradbury - that landed with a thud.
Howlett digs a right hand into Bradbury's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bradbury's gas tank.
Howlett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradbury is stalling here.
Bradbury misses with a punch to the body.
Bradbury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradbury scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bradbury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
Bradbury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradbury thuds his right hand into Howlett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Howlett misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Howlett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howlett digs a good body shot into Bradbury's ribs.
Howlett cracks a nice hook into Bradbury's ribs.
Howlett misses with a looping right.
Bradbury closes the distance and pushes Howlett back into the cage.
Bradbury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradbury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Howlett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Howlett. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Howlett there.
Howlett jabs Bradbury right on the nose. Bradbury blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradbury staying out of range there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howlett looks to throw the jab but Bradbury is out of range.
Howlett lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Howlett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradbury slips a jab from Howlett.
Howlett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bradbury takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bradbury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Howlett.
A shot to the liver by Howlett. Beautiful body shot.
Howlett jabs Bradbury right on the nose. Bradbury blinks but takes it well.
Howlett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Howlett finds it's target.
Howlett throws a hook to the side of Bradbury's head but Bradbury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howlett scores with a body shot.
Howlett sends Bradbury crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Howlett is motioning to the referee to let Bradbury up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bradbury is rocked!
Howlett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howlett misses with an uppercut.
Oh Bradbury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bradbury drops his hands momentarily. Howlett doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Bradbury staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Bradbury doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logan Howlett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xon HiChi (ranked 2612 p4p, 2798 weight class) and Hirata Hitoshi (ranked 333 p4p, 350 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xon HiChi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitoshi avoids the body shot from HiChi.
Hitoshi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
HiChi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
HiChi lands with a good body shot.
Hitoshi misses with a body shot
and HiChi counters with a left to the body.
HiChi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
HiChi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
HiChi lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HiChi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Hitoshi misses.
Hitoshi fails with the takedown
and Hitoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitoshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and HiChi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
HiChi moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like HiChi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
HiChi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts HiChi, as that shot connected.
HiChi digs a good hook to Hitoshi's body.
HiChi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hitoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - HiChi circles away.
Hitoshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
HiChi lunges at Hitoshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hitoshi's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HiChi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
HiChi scores with a jab. Hitoshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from HiChi both land. Nice combination.
HiChi swings for the body but Hitoshi moves out of range.
And Hitoshi tries to counter it with a takedown but HiChi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hitoshi darts in trying to clinch
letting HiChi counter with a right hand.
HiChi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hitoshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
HiChi connects with a body shot that sends Hitoshi's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi misses with a hook
and HiChi counters with a nice uppercut.
HiChi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
HiChi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
HiChi connects with a looping right hand.
Hitoshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hitoshi fails with the takedown
enabling HiChi to counter with a crisp jab.
Xon HiChi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Hitoshi walks into a jab.
HiChi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HiChi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by HiChi.
Hitoshi wants to clinch up but HiChi keeps it at a distance.
HiChi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hitoshi momentarily.
Hitoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HiChi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitoshi.
A jab lands there for HiChi.
The fighters circle momentarily. HiChi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hitoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HiChi.
HiChi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot lands for HiChi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xon HiChi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
HiChi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hitoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Xon HiChi is winning the standup battle so far.
HiChi swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitoshi.
HiChi lunges at Hitoshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hitoshi's hand.
HiChi works the jab nicely.
Jab, jab by HiChi - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HiChi scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for HiChi. That snapped Hitoshi's head back.
Xon HiChi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HiChi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but HiChi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
HiChi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hitoshi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
HiChi is looking to counter punch.
HiChi misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Hitoshi misses.
HiChi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hitoshi ducks right into an uppercut from HiChi.
Hitoshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hitoshi is looking to clinch but HiChi is avoiding it.
Nice shot lands for HiChi.
Hitoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but HiChi is just out of range.
HiChi throws an overhand right that lands on Hitoshi's shoulder, as Hitoshi tries to avoid the shot.
HiChi lands a lovely overhand right.
HiChi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
HiChi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitoshi can do to turn this around?
HiChi lands a lovely overhand right.
Hitoshi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hitoshi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hitoshi throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HiChi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hitoshi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hitoshi is in close to HiChi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hitoshi throwing strikes from guard but HiChi blocks nicely.
Hitoshi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
HiChi is adopting a defensive guard.
HiChi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hitoshi on the ground.
Hitoshi is working HiChi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hitoshi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
HiChi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hitoshi.
Hitoshi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hitoshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hitoshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi is looking to work some ground and pound but HiChi has wrist control.
Hitoshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hitoshi distracts HiChi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hitoshi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hitoshi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hitoshi lands a nice short elbow.
HiChi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if HiChi tries to get out of the position.
Hitoshi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Xon HiChi has been cut.
Hitoshi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hitoshi drops an elbow to the side of HiChi's head.
HiChi is rocked!
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. Hitoshi connects with a nice short shot to HiChi's temple.
Oh HiChi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hitoshi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hitoshi lands a big elbow - HiChi is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hitoshi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
Hirata Hitoshi is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hirata Hitoshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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