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BB 94 - Land vs Zhao 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Pierre (ranked 2518 p4p, 3513 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 323 p4p, 433 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre scores with a sloppy right hand. Ortega should have avoided that one.
Pierre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pierre.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ortega goes for a double leg but Pierre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pierre continues to drive forward.
Ortega scores with a takedown into Pierre's guard.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierre is keeping the position for now.
Ortega trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
Ortega stays in close to Pierre's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega throwing strikes but missing.
Ortega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega is stalling in the full guard.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pierre checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pierre throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Pierre jabs Ortega right on the nose. Ortega blinks but takes it well.
Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Ortega ducks down to avoid it.
Pierre avoids the head kick by Ortega.
Pierre misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortega misses the target.
Ortega fails to land the takedown.
George Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Pierre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pierre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Ortega feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Ortega working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pierre wants to get back to his feet but Ortega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortega is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
Pierre wants to get back to his feet but Ortega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ortega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierre.
Jab from Pierre.
Pierre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pierre misses the jab.
Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ortega lands with a hook. Pierre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ortega scores with a sloppy right hand. Pierre should have avoided that one.
 It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega ducks right into an uppercut from Pierre.
Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pierre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierre throws a series of punches but Ortega moves out of range.
Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Pierre.
Ortega tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pierre defends well and Ortega ends up having to push Pierre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ortega throws the left hand but Pierre avoids the punch easily.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pierre throws a series of punches but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ortega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Pierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ortega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierre.
Ortega slips a straight right by Pierre.
Pierre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ortega at a distance.
Ortega shoots in for a double leg but Pierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pierre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Pierre's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pierre jabs Ortega right on the nose. Ortega blinks but takes it well.
Ortega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pierre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
George Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ortega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortega is defended easily by Pierre.
Ortega lands a nice shot that snaps Pierre's head back.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierre.
Ortega misses with a shot to the body
and Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre jabs Ortega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ortega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega lands a jab to the nose.
George Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pierre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ortega slips a jab from Pierre.
Pierre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pierre lands a nice looking body shot.
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Pierre moves away and avoids it.
Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ortega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pierre in his tracks.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pierre sprawls well. Pierre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ortega gets slowly back to his feet.
Pierre connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Pierre scores with a four punch combination!
Pierre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ortega is looking to clinch.
Pierre takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega tries to clinch there but Pierre circles away.
Ortega manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pierre on his heels. He'll look to pass Pierre's guard now, I'm sure.
Ortega trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pierre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
Pierre scoring with some ground and pound.
Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ortega is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ortega is looking for a triangle but Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
Pierre is working Ortega over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortega has wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ortega working a defensive guard here.
Ortega has momentary wrist control but Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ortega's head.
Ortega trying to control the position.
Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ortega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierre.
Ortega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is pulling down on Pierre's head. It's preventing any offense from Pierre, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
George Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Ortega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pierre defends well.
Ortega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pierre working some strikes from top position.
Pierre distracts Ortega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
Ortega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ortega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega throws an elbow that misses. Pierre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortega's guard. Nice move by Pierre!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Pierre's cut.
That's time! Pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierre.
Ortega gets a double leg takedown into Pierre's guard.
Ortega loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pierre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pierre has escaped and now he's on top!
Pierre scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
Pierre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ortega's head.
Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pierre works over Ortega with some ground and pound from guard.
Ortega has Pierre pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre postures up.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortega working for a triangle but Pierre defends it easily.
Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
Pierre lands a couple of elbows.
Ortega is looking for a triangle but Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
Pierre distracts Ortega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ortega is trying to control the position but Pierre postures up.
Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pierre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Pierre lands a couple of elbows.
Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre with a nice head shot there.
Ortega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega working a defensive guard here.
Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ortega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pierre cracks Ortega with a solid left hand.
Ortega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pierre preventing the sweep.
Pierre works over Ortega with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pierre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pierre won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
Pierre distracts Ortega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ortega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pierre won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ortega's head.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ortega's head.
Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Noah Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortega looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Ortega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierre is one step ahead there.
Ortega is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pierre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pierre!
George Pierre 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BC Smith (ranked 1984 p4p, 3080 weight class) and Thomas Bennett (ranked 221 p4p, 323 weight class). BC Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, BC Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bennett prevents a body shot from Smith.
Bennett is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bennett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Bennett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
BC Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.
Bennett wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Bennett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Bennett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bennett, into his guard.
Bennett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bennett is still trying to improve position.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smith escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smith!
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.
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
Smith wants to stand but Bennett is controlling his arm.
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Bennett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bennett rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Bennett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bennett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bennett jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is trying to control. Bennett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith controlling the action here.
Bennett is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bennett rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bennett jumps guard.
Bennett throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Bennett is not content to let Smith control the position.
Bennett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bennett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Bennett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Bennett looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith'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.
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suzaku Kururugi (ranked 1096 p4p, 1806 weight class) and Adrian Galanis (ranked 142 p4p, 226 weight class). Adrian Galanis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Suzaku Kururugi's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suzaku Kururugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Galanis!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kururugi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Galanis's sensitive parts.
Kururugi looks for the body kick but Galanis saw that one coming.
Galanis misses the jab.
Galanis lands with a good body shot.
Kururugi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kururugi moves out of range of the body kick from Galanis.
Kururugi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Galanis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Galanis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Galanis swinging wildly here.
Galanis throws a series of punches but Kururugi moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kururugi misses its target.
Galanis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galanis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kururugi on the side of the head.
Galanis throws the left hand but Kururugi avoids the punch easily.
Kururugi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanis tries to land a leg kick but Kururugi saw it coming and moves away.
Galanis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galanis misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Kururugi as he connects with a hook.
Galanis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kururugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Kururugi.
Galanis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kururugi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kururugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Kururugi misses the target.
Galanis lands a nice shot to the body.
Kururugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Galanis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galanis misses with a hook.
Kururugi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Galanis misses with a right hand
and Kururugi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Galanis misses the target.
Kururugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Galanis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Galanis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galanis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kururugi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick from Galanis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Galanis throws a hook to the side of Kururugi's head but Kururugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galanis. Kururugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kururugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galanis.
Galanis thumps Kururugi with a low kick.
Galanis throws a right hand that Kururugi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kururugi also avoids with ease.
Kururugi misses with an uppercut. Galanis saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanis lands with a kick to the temple. Kururugi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Suzaku Kururugi has been cut.
Kururugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Galanis is just out of range.
Kururugi walks into a stiff left hand from Galanis.
Galanis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kururugi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galanis to score with a decent uppercut.
Galanis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kururugi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Galanis throws a looping overhand right but Kururugi ducks down to avoid it.
Kururugi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Galanis.
Kururugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kururugi throws a leg kick but Galanis moved away.
Kururugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanis throws out the jab.
Galanis misses the shot to the body.
Kururugi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kururugi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Galanis is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanis throws a jab but it's blocked by Kururugi.
Galanis throws the left hand but Kururugi avoids the punch easily.
Kururugi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galanis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kururugi.
Galanis misses with a left hand
letting Kururugi counter with a right hand.
Galanis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Galanis misses its intended target.
Kururugi staying out of range there.
Galanis loads up on a big right hand but Kururugi slips the punch.
Galanis tests Kururugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Galanis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Galanis.
Galanis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kururugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Galanis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suzaku Kururugi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Galanis cracks Kururugi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kururugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galanis misses with a hook. Kururugi ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Galanis.
Kururugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galanis.
Galanis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Galanis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Galanis is predictable there
and Kururugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galanis just misses with a punch to the body.
Galanis misses with a kick to the body
and Kururugi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanis throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kururugi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galanis throws a hook but Kururugi avoids it easily.
It looked like Kururugi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kururugi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kururugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanis throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kururugi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Galanis tries a quick counter leg kick but Kururugi is wise to it.
Kururugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galanis.
An attempted straight right counter from Kururugi misses the target.
Kururugi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kururugi misses with the body kick
enabling Galanis to counter with a crisp jab.
Kururugi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Galanis cracks a nice hook into Kururugi's ribs.
Kururugi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kururugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kururugi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That kick from Galanis tenderised Kururugi's leg. Kururugi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Galanis throws a solid leg kick but Kururugi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Galanis.
Galanis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kururugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kururugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kururugi doesn't manage to clinch there - Galanis circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi missing with a left hand there. Galanis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looks like Kururugi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Galanis with a nice cross.
Adrian Galanis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galanis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kururugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kururugi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kururugi moves in looking to clinch but Galanis pushes him off.
Galanis throws a big shot that misses.
Kururugi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kururugi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Galanis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kururugi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galanis to score with a decent uppercut.
Adrian Galanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galanis misses with a body kick.
Galanis misses with a shot to the body
and Kururugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Galanis tries to land a leg kick but Kururugi saw it coming and moves away.
Galanis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kururugi throws a chopping leg kick but Galanis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Galanis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kururugi tries to land a leg kick but Galanis saw it coming and moves away.
Galanis looks to land a left hand but Kururugi moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Galanis.
Galanis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Galanis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kururugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kururugi walks into a left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kururugi.
Kururugi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Galanis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Galanis.
Kururugi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galanis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galanis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galanis throws a low kick, looking for Kururugi's leg but Kururugi calmly moves out of range.
Kururugi throws a big counter combination but Galanis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kururugi throws a shot to the body.
Kururugi misses with a looping left.
Kururugi throws the kick towards the body but Galanis avoids it.
Galanis throws out a loose jab but Kururugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galanis scores with a hook to the body. Kururugi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kururugi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Galanis eats them both and turns towards Kururugi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Galanis throws a low kick but Kururugi moves out of range easily.
Kururugi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Galanis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Suzaku Kururugi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Galanis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Galanis connects with a body shot.
Galanis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Kururugi counter with a right hand.
Galanis blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Galanis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galanis throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Galanis.
Kururugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galanis scores with a nice head shot.
Kururugi looks to land a left hand but Galanis moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kururugi scores with a hook to the body. Galanis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kururugi misses with a looping right.
Galanis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kururugi lands with a right hand.
Galanis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kururugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kururugi is just out of range.
Galanis throws a poor cross that misses
and Kururugi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Galanis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kururugi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kururugi slips under a jab from Galanis.
Galanis with a jab.
Galanis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Galanis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kururugi ducks under a wild hook from Galanis.
Kururugi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Galanis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kururugi at a distance.
Galanis throws a lazy head kick
and Kururugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kururugi scores with a one two! Galanis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galanis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kururugi on the side of the head.
A low kick from Kururugi misses
and Galanis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kururugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galanis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kururugi.
Galanis scores with the left hand. Kururugi knows he should have avoided that one.
Galanis throws a sloppy head kick
and Kururugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kururugi blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Galanis.
Kururugi misses with a leg kick
and Galanis counters with a nice uppercut.
Kururugi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Galanis cracks Kururugi with an open hand slap.
Galanis misses with a few strikes there.
Galanis looks to land a left hand but Kururugi moved out of range nicely.
Galanis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanis throws a right hand that Kururugi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kururugi also avoids with ease.
Kururugi misses with a body shot.
Kururugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanis throws out the jab.
Kururugi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Galanis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kururugi.
Galanis misses with an uppercut. Kururugi saw that one coming.
And Kururugi counters with a quick kick to the body but Galanis blocks it.
Kururugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kururugi staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Kururugi misses the target.
Kururugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galanis.
Galanis avoids the body shot from Kururugi.
Kururugi tries to clinch there but Galanis circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galanis.
A little feinted left hand from Kururugi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galanis misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Kururugi misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Galanis connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Kururugi.
Kururugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kururugi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Galanis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kururugi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galanis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good exchange - Galanis coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kururugi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galanis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kururugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzaku Kururugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adrian Galanis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kururugi scores with a hook to the body. Galanis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Galanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Galanis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Galanis!
Adrian Galanis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Marciano (ranked 732 p4p, 1216 weight class) and Rupert Helenius (ranked 100 p4p, 168 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Helenius eats them both and turns towards Marciano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helenius has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice body kick from Marciano.
Helenius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Helenius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Marciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marciano cracks Helenius with a right hand to the side of the head.
Helenius misses with a hook
and Marciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Helenius throws a sloppy head kick
and Marciano counters with a good low kick that Helenius was not able to check.
Helenius looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Marciano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marciano. Helenius shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick there by Marciano.
Marciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marciano scores with a kick to the body.
Helenius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Helenius has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marciano.
Helenius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helenius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Helenius! Marciano lets Helenius back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Helenius is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano defending well as Helenius loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helenius! But no joy.
Marciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Helenius misses with a hook
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Marciano circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Helenius to the canvas! Helenius doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Marciano keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Broderick (ranked 1341 p4p, 1654 weight class) and Kobe Bryant (ranked 175 p4p, 211 weight class). Broderick 's entrance music is Mind by Savanah. A fine choice. Hunter Broderick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Broderick !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Broderick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Broderick connects with the punch.
Bryant wants to slow Broderick down by chopping away at his legs.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broderick throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Bryant punishes Broderick 's body with a nice straight punch.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Broderick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy body kick from Bryant
and Broderick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Broderick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
Bryant moves out of range as Broderick throws a body kick.
Good work by Broderick as he checks the leg kick.
Bryant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Broderick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Broderick tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Broderick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch combination from Broderick misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
A jab lands there for Bryant.
Broderick avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Broderick avoids it well.
Broderick avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches.
Broderick tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Broderick misses with some punches.
Broderick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Broderick lands with a light punch inside.
Our sources have told us that Broderick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Broderick .
A little feinted left hand from Broderick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Broderick .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant with the inside leg kick.
Broderick swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryant.
Broderick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
A swing and a miss from Broderick .
Good shot there by Broderick .
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bryant scores with a body shot.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broderick .
Bryant lands a jab-cross combination.
Broderick defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Bryant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Broderick doesn't seem phased though.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
Broderick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Broderick .
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Broderick .
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Broderick finds it's way through Bryant's defenses.
Broderick scores with a body shot.
Bryant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Broderick moves out of range.
Broderick is looking to counter punch.
Broderick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant misses with a double jab
and Broderick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant misses with a combination
and Broderick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Broderick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bryant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broderick avoids a kick to the body.
Broderick moves into range and clinches up with Bryant.
Broderick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Broderick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Broderick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick scores with a jab to the body.
Broderick misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a left and a right that stings Broderick .
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broderick does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bryant looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Broderick to counter with a crisp jab.
Broderick tests Bryant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Broderick .
Bryant is rocked!
Bryant moves away from the strike by Broderick .
Bryant counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Broderick throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bryant is still on wobbly legs! Can Broderick finish him?
Bryant misses with a combination
and Broderick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Broderick wants to clinch.
Bryant seems to have recovered his senses.
Broderick throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hunter Broderick will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Broderick slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
Bryant instigates a clinch.
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Broderick misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Broderick throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Broderick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Broderick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Broderick misses with a low kick as Bryant jumps back.
Bryant throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Broderick counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bryant. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Broderick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Broderick misses with a looping right.
Bryant tries to bum rush Broderick with a series of wild strikes but Broderick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Broderick is looking to counter punch.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Bryant throws a head kick but Broderick moves out of range.
Bryant misses with a combination
and Broderick counters with a crisp one two that drops Bryant! Broderick thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bryant to his feet! Bryant is in big trouble!
Broderick slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Broderick avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Broderick cracks Bryant with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bryant looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Broderick finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Broderick doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Bryant crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Bryant's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hunter Broderick !
During a confident post fight interview, Hunter Broderick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Mendoza (ranked 453 p4p, 949 weight class) and Rukter Demenok (ranked 41 p4p, 87 weight class). Demenok is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Moby Dick Speech. Rukter Demenok will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rukter Demenok!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demenok swings widly with a right hand
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendoza thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.
Mendoza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Demenok avoids it well.
Mendoza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demenok is fending him off so far but Mendoza persists. Nope, Demenok circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk. Demenok catches Mendoza right on the button with a cross.
Demenok misses the jab.
We've been informed that Demenok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Demenok misses with a right hand
and Mendoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demenok thinking.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mendoza tries to work over Demenok's front leg with a kick but Demenok checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mendoza lands a leg kick that knocks Demenok off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
A clash of legs there as Demenok blocks the low kick.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Demenok avoids it.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Demenok throws a jab when Mendoza was well out of range.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Mendoza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Demenok moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Mendoza.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demenok lands with an overhand left.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mendoza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendoza lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendoza misses with a hook.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Mendoza moved out of range nicely.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Demenok.
Demenok stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Mendoza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Demenok throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Mendoza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mendoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Demenok as Mendoza shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza throws a leg kick
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demenok might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Mendoza with a jab.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Demenok moved away.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza lands a slapping body shot.
Mendoza tries to move into range but Demenok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mendoza takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Demenok scores with a body shot.
Demenok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mendoza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mendoza misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza with the inside leg kick.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Mendoza moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok scores with a jab. Mendoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mendoza blocks a jab.
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mendoza misses with a jab to the body
and Demenok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mendoza's knee momentarily.
Demenok misses the body punch
and Mendoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendoza jabs Demenok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendoza takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok misses the jab.
Mendoza thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demenok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Demenok circles away from the clinch attempt
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendoza throws a low kick but it's checked well by Demenok.
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Demenok scores with a nice right hand.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Mendoza counters with a nice body shot.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendoza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza wants to clinch up but Demenok keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Mendoza.
Demenok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Demenok just manages to avoid it.
Demenok catches Mendoza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Demenok lands the left hand.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Mendoza with a jab.
Demenok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mendoza is out of range.
Mendoza is looking to wear down Demenok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mendoza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendoza digs a good hook to Demenok's body.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Mendoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza wants to slow Demenok down by chopping away at his legs.
Mendoza misses with a body kick.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendoza takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Mendoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Mendoza misses
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendoza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendoza showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza is nestled in close to Demenok, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Demenok manages to get to full guard.
Mendoza has gone for a leg lock! Demenok slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mendoza's guard.
Demenok is looking to stand up but Mendoza won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rukter Demenok 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! This is the final round!
Demenok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendoza.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Good exchange - Demenok coming out on top.
Demenok misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Mendoza tenderised Demenok's leg. Demenok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mendoza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendoza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demenok throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
A low kick from Demenok is predictable there
and Mendoza counters with a left and a right that stings Demenok.
Mendoza blocks a jab.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Demenok moves out of range easily.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza scores with a leg kick.
Mendoza throws a push kick but Demenok slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot by Demenok.
Mendoza connects with a body shot that sends Demenok's belly button to the back.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Demenok circles away easily
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Mendoza misses
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendoza throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Demenok avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Mendoza misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crunch! Demenok slams his shin into Mendoza's torso.
Demenok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mendoza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Demenok slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
A jab from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendoza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendoza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza lands with a right hand.
Mendoza is looking to score with low kicks.
Demenok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demenok.
The fighters circle momentarily. Demenok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Demenok cracks Mendoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendoza, as that shot connected.
Demenok throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mendoza has time to react.
Mendoza with a poor takedown
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mendoza misses with a body punch
and Demenok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rukter Demenok.
Well Demenok has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Sapo (ranked 1084 p4p, 1621 weight class) and John Okafor (ranked 131 p4p, 178 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Sapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Okafor!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sapo blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Okafor moves out of range as Sapo strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okafor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Sapo counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sapo.
Sapo avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Okafor lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sapo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Okafor scores with a push kick.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sapo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Sapo moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Sapo misses.
Sapo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okafor misses with a two punch combination.
Sapo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sapo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Sapo misses.
Okafor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sapo.
Despite the aggression on Okafor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Okafor misses with a hook
and Sapo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Sapo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Okafor! Sapo lets Okafor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Okafor is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okafor circles away quickly and effectively.
Sapo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Sapo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Okafor misses the body punch
and Sapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Sapo finish him?
Okafor throws a head kick that half lands.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Okafor misses with a shot to the body
and Sapo scores with a counter punch that sends Okafor to the canvas! Sapo smells blood - he's punishing Okafor with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Okafor has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
After winning the bout, Rob Sapo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corona Virus (ranked 229 p4p, 273 weight class) and Billy Blank (ranked 16 p4p, 34 weight class). Corona Virus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corona Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Blank!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blank cracks Virus with an open hand slap.
Virus with a nice calf kick.
Virus throws a leg kick
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Blank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blank misses with a left hand
and Virus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blank drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Virus right on the button. Virus goes down! Blank follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Blank gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
Billy Blank 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 93 p4p, 159 weight class) and Barack Obaminator (ranked 15 p4p, 24 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nakagawa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Koto - CloZee. Obaminator has chosen Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised as his entrance music. 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 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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obaminator throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Obaminator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakagawa throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Obaminator throws a body kick that misses.
Obaminator misses with a leg kick
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Obaminator won't be happy with that.
Obaminator can't do much from the bottom here.
Obaminator takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nakagawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Obaminator tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakagawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Obaminator is trying to improve his position.
Nakagawa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Obaminator tries to bench press Nakagawa off him but Nakagawa keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakagawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Obaminator is looking for a sweep.
Obaminator wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Nakagawa has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Obaminator's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Obaminator is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Nakagawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa retains his middleweight title!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Barack Obaminator stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be black'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zee Land (ranked 56 p4p, 215 weight class) and Jian Zhao (ranked 12 p4p, 38 weight class). Land kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Zhao has chosen Dirty Harry (Schtung Chinese New Year Remix) - Gorillaz as his entrance music. Zee Land has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zee Land!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jian Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Land fails to land with a series of punches.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Land avoids it with no problem.
Land works the jab nicely.
Land tries to work over Zhao's front leg with a kick but Zhao checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhao misses.
Zhao misses the jab.
Land throws a leg kick but Zhao moved away.
Zhao tries a quick counter leg kick but Land is wise to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Land. That's going to slow Zhao down.
Zhao throws a lazy right hand but Land sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Land on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Land throws a leg kick but Zhao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zhao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Land blocks it well.
Zhao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Land fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Land ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Land on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Land misses with a looping left.
And Zhao responds with a good body kick, but Land manages to step out the way in time.
We've been informed that Zhao has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zhao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Land dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhao. That did some damage!
Land takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been hearing reports that Land has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Land works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Land.
A low kick from Land misses
and Zhao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Land is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Land avoids a kick to the body.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Land misses with a body kick.
Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Land misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
Zhao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Land with a body shot.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Land saw that one coming.
Zee Land seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Land shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Land is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao is looking to control Land's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zhao avoid being mounted?
Land throwing shots but Zhao is blocking nicely.
Land has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zhao tries to get to full guard but Land has control of the leg.
Zhao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Land's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Land's back!
Zhao controlling well, preventing Land from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land is working hard here to advance position.
Zhao slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Land tries to break free.
Zhao tries to get the hooks in deep but Land pushed the leg off.
Zhao is hanging on to Land's back as he tries to escape.
Land prevents Zhao from getting a body triangle.
Zhao controlling well, preventing Land from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land trying to control the hands but Zhao won't let him.
Land tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Land right now.
Land manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zhao's guard. Nice work there by Land.
Land connects with a couple of short punches.
Land really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zhao seems keen to control Land's posture.
Zhao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Land shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Land throws a leg kick which misses Zhao's front leg but catches the back leg as Zhao tries to avoid it.
Land connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhao momentarily.
Land throws a leg kick that misses.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Land is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Land misses.
Land throws a push kick but Zhao slaps the foot to one side.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Land avoids it with no problem.
Land will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zhao scores with a hook to the body. Land takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Land's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zhao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Land scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws out a loose jab but Land uses good head movement to avoid it.
Land lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Land dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhao. That did some damage!
Land throws out a leg kick but Zhao moves out of range and Land only half commits.
Land cracks Zhao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Land defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Zhao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Land.
Land thuds his right hand into Zhao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Land fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Land.
Land cracks a nice hook into Zhao's ribs.
Zhao looks for the body kick but Land saw that one coming.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Land was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Land tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Land creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zhao sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Land lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zhao is trying to get back to half guard.
Zhao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Land is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zhao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zhao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhao wants to control but Land postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zhao is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zhao can't do much from the bottom here.
Zhao parries the strikes from Land easily there. Land is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zhao to escape.
Zhao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zhao has hold of Land's hands but Land slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Land slips a nice elbow through Zhao's hands, connecting with Zhao's forehead.
Land drops an elbow to the side of Zhao's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Land is working away from the top position though.
Land is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?
Land is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Land is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zhao keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Land is looking for a kimura here.
Land will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zhao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land dominated that second 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.
Zhao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zhao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Land fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Land tried to score with a low kick but Zhao checks it.
Zhao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Land throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Land throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Land slips the punch.
Land moves out of range of the body kick.
Land throws a low kick, looking for Zhao's leg but Zhao calmly moves out of range.
Zhao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Land's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhao circles away.
Land throws the kick towards the body but Zhao avoids it.
Zhao lands with a nice body kick.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Land shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zee Land. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Land tries to land a leg kick but Zhao saw it coming and moves away.
Zhao thinks about the counter body kick.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Land sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Land misses with a leg kick.
Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zhao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Land was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zhao looks to land a body kick but Land moved away.
Land was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhao connects with a right hand. Land shakes it off.
Zhao 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Land misses.
Zee Land is winning the standup battle so far.
Land connects with the punch.
Zhao blocks a leg kick.
Zhao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Land blocks the body kick.
Land throws a chopping leg kick but Zhao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zhao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Land is defended easily by Zhao.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Land is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhao's waist but Zhao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Land off to one side.
Land takes one on the button.
Land throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhao! But no joy.
Land tries to land a body kick
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Land.
Zhao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Land tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Land misses with a kick to the body
and Zhao counters with a nice body kick.
Zhao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Land on the side of the head.
Land goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Land moves out of range easily.
Zhao takes a swing at Land's ribcage but misses.
Zhao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zhao to the mat! Zhao manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao pulls Land in close to his closed guard and prevents Land from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zhao working a defensive guard here.
Land preventing the sweep.
Land postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zhao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Land in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Land throwing strikes from guard but Zhao blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao really 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.
Land connects with a body shot.
Land lands a head kick. Zhao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Land lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zhao takes a swing at Land's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Land.
Land darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Land tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zhao defends well and Land ends up having to push Zhao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Zhao.
Zhao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Land.
Land tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhao.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Land decides to pull guard.
Land is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Land is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zhao defends well.
Land 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.
Zhao content to stall in guard here.
Land working for a triangle but Zhao defends it easily.
Zhao stands and steps away. Land gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Land.
Land is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Land misses with a low kick.
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhao throws a hook but Land avoids it easily.
Zhao pushes Land away with a front kick.
Zhao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Land moves out of range easily.
Land throws a wild body kick that Zhao sees coming a mile off.
Land plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good shot there by Land.
Zhao throws a hook but Land avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Land uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zhao has time to react.
Land lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhao off the cage and back into range.
Zhao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Land throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zhao on the side of the head.
Land takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Land throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
Land swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zhao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Land. That's going to slow Zhao down.
Zhao throws a hook but Land avoids it easily.
Land was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhao lands with a good body shot.
Zhao walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Land bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Land shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhao as he avoids it easily.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Land looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhao is fending him off so far but Land persists. Nope, Zhao circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zee Land. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Land lands a leg kick that knocks Zhao off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Land does a little dance to reset his feet.
Land avoids the head kick by Zhao.
A solid body kick from Zhao.
A jab lands there for Zhao.
Land ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
A nice leg kick from Land, right into the meat of the thigh.
Land looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Land getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land had his way with Jian Zhao in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zhao wants to clinch.
Zhao misses with an uppercut
and Land counters with a thumping low kick.
Land thumps Zhao with a low kick.
Land misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao tries to clinch there but Land circles away.
Zhao cracks a nice hook into Land's ribs.
Land tries to land a front kick but Zhao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao looks to land a body kick but Land moved away.
Land lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Land scores with a push kick.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Land ducks down to avoid it.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Land avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Land - just one landing.
Zhao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Land's sensitive parts.
Zhao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Land lands a jab to the head.
Land scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Land swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao misses with a body shot.
Land connects with a leg kick.
Zhao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Zhao blocks the low kick.
Land scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhao in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Land.
Land connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zhao. Zhao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Land throws a low kick, looking for Zhao's leg but Zhao calmly moves out of range.
Land lands with a slapping head kick.
Zhao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Land paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Land shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Land looking to pass the guard.
Zhao managing to control the position.
Land won't allow Zhao to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhao is retaining full guard.
Zhao is trying to control the position but Land postures up.
Zhao is looking to sweep but instead, Land has passed into half guard.
Land slips a nice elbow through Zhao's hands, connecting with Zhao's forehead.
Zhao controlling the position for now.
Zhao is looking for a sweep. Land is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Land drops an elbow to the side of Zhao's head.
Land working Zhao over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land winds up and cracks Zhao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zhao is trying to get back to full guard.
Land thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhao's head.
Zhao trying to hold on to Land's head to control him but Land postures up.
Land throwing shots but Zhao is blocking nicely.
Land throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zhao is looking to control Land's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zhao avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zee Land showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Land 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zee Land!
Zee Land retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Zee Land 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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