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ICE 5: UA KUDALAIA PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Didi Perusinac (ranked 25047 p4p, 24782 weight class) and Chris Shulenberg (ranked 526 p4p, 528 weight class). Chris Shulenberg told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Didi Perusinac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Shulenberg!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perusinac takes the fight into the clinch.
Perusinac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shulenberg jumps into guard, dragging Perusinac to the mat.
Shulenberg 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.
Shulenberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shulenberg is looking for a kimura but Perusinac is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shulenberg to get the leverage.
Shulenberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Perusinac is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shulenberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perusinac has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perusinac manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perusinac has managed to clinch.
Perusinac scores with a hook to the body.
Perusinac scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Chris Shulenberg has been cut.
Shulenberg looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Perusinac.
Perusinac crunches a lovely knee into Shulenberg's ribcage.
Perusinac pushes Shulenberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Perusinac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shulenberg backwards.
Perusinac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perusinac scores a nice knee to the body.
Perusinac crunches a lovely knee into Shulenberg's ribcage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shulenberg has eaten all the pies!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perusinac using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Perusinac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Perusinac.
Perusinac landing knees to the head.
Perusinac lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Perusinac lands a knee to the head.
 Shulenberg is rocked!
Shulenberg is pressed against the cage. Perusinac pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Shulenberg! Two more big strikes from Perusinac and Shulenberg crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Didi Perusinac!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Illir (ranked 24789 p4p, 5008 weight class) and Jack Backpack (ranked 486 p4p, 439 weight class). Mehdi Illir 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mehdi Illir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Backpack!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backpack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Backpack tries to sprawl but Illir drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Backpack is looking to improve his position.
Backpack keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Illir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Backpack is looking for a sweep. Illir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Illir uses his free foot to push down on Backpack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Backpack.
Illir controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Backpack squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Backpack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Illir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backpack is trying to escape the mount.
Illir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Backpack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Illir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Backpack is looking to get to half guard.
Illir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Illir looking to secure an arm triangle but Backpack defends it well.
Illir controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illir is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Backpack can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Illir forces the positional change into back control.
Backpack is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Illir off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Backpack is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Illir sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Backpack taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mehdi Illir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gage (ranked 3983 p4p, 6271 weight class) and Floyd Gayweather (ranked 392 p4p, 521 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Floyd Gayweather!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gage. Gayweather does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gayweather steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gage.
Gayweather takes the fight into the clinch.
Gayweather looking to throw knees to the head but Gage is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gayweather.
Gayweather stalls.
Gage is trying to drag Gayweather to the mat but Gayweather just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gayweather landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Nick Gage has been cut.
Gage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gayweather after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gayweather creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gayweather holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayweather makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gage goes for a takedown attempt but Gayweather pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gayweather was well out of range. Poor timing from Gage.
Gayweather tries to counter with a clinch but Gage shakes him off and moves away.
Gayweather fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gage, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayweather manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gayweather gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gayweather misses with a knee to the head.
Gage looking for a takedown.
Gage tries to score a body lock takedown but Gayweather shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gayweather will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gage up against the cage.
Gage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gayweather pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gayweather clinches with his opponent.
Gayweather tries to land a knee to the head but Gage blocks with his arms.
Gayweather looking to throw knees to the head but Gage is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gayweather gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gayweather throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gage blocks it with crossed arms.
Gayweather dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
Gayweather trying to land knees to the body.
Gayweather works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gayweather is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gayweather missing with knees to the body.
Gage has Gayweather pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gayweather manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gayweather has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gage seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gayweather can turn it around.
Gage wants to take the fight to the mat but Gayweather manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gayweather lands a knee to the head.
Gayweather throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gayweather connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gage's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gayweather misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gage.
Gayweather throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gage is working for takedown but Gayweather is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather lands a knee to the head.
Gayweather with a knee to the head.
Gage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gayweather pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gayweather closes the distance and pushes Gage back into the cage.
Gayweather misses with a knee strike.
Gage lands a takedown into guard.
Gage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gayweather keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully.
Gage is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage pushes down on Gayweather's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage is working for a submission of some sort.
Gayweather is in trouble now - Gage has advanced to mount!
Gayweather is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gayweather can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gage jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gayweather is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gayweather and Gage has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Gayweather dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Gage's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gayweather moves into the clinch successfully.
Gage tries for a takedown but Gayweather manages to get underhooks.
Gayweather lands a good knee to the midsection. Gage won't want to take too many of those.
Gayweather is stalling here.
Gayweather lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Gayweather lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gage is trying to stall.
Gayweather connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gage's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Gayweather - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gayweather has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Gayweather.
Gage being controlled against the cage.
Gage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gayweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayweather prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gayweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gayweather effectively controlling the action here.
Gayweather leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Gayweather's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gayweather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Floyd Gayweather.
Gage darts in and clinches Gayweather up against the cage.
Gayweather with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gayweather crunches a lovely knee into Gage's ribcage.
A short right from Gayweather on the inside.
Gayweather gets through Gage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Gayweather.
Gayweather will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gage up against the cage.
Gayweather cracks Gage with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gayweather tries a knee to the head but Gage blocks it.
Gayweather throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gages head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gayweather blocks a body shot from Gage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gayweather scores with a knee to the head.
Gayweather misses with a knee to the head.
Gage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Gayweather.
Gayweather stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gage tries for a takedown but Gayweather manages to get underhooks.
Gage is looking for a takedown.
Gayweather throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gage blocks it with crossed arms.
Gayweather working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gage letting Gayweather take a breather here.
Gayweather tries a knee to the head but Gage blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather trying to control the position but instead, Gage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gayweather into the cage.
Gayweather misses with a knee strike.
Gage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gayweather is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gayweather lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gage wants a takedown.
Gayweather misses with a knee to the head.
Gayweather tries a body shot but Gage blocks it.
Gayweather looking to throw knees to the head but Gage is blocking nicely.
Gage trying to stall but Gayweather improves his position.
Gayweather just leaning against Gage, taking a breather.
Gage tries to score a body lock takedown but Gayweather shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gayweather gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gage.
Gage is trying to drag Gayweather to the mat but Gayweather just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather misses with a punch to the body.
Gayweather lands a left hand.
Gage wants a takedown but no success here.
Gage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gayweather backwards.
A shot in the inside from Gayweather.
Gayweather taking a breather.
Gayweather using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gayweather lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gayweather cracks Gage with a nice body shot.
Gayweather is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gayweather lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gayweather connects with a knee to the head.
Gayweather tries a knee to the head but Gage blocks it.
Gayweather tries a body shot but Gage blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Gayweather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Gage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gayweather takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gage scores with a hook to the body. Gayweather takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
Gayweather rushes Gage and presses him up against the cage.
Gayweather is pushing Gage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A bit of stalling here from Gayweather.
Gayweather working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gayweather tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gayweather with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gayweather scores with a shoulder strike.
Gage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gayweather with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage has Gayweather pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gayweather manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gayweather scores with a shot to the side of Gage's head.
Gage tries to score a body lock takedown but Gayweather shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gayweather misses with a body punch.
Gage goes for a takedown attempt but Gayweather pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gage lands a slapping body shot.
Gage throws a jab when Gayweather was well out of range.
Gayweather tries to counter with a clinch but Gage shakes him off and moves away.
Floyd Gayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gage misses with a straight right.
Gage is looking to wear down Gayweather with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gayweather forces Gage back against the cage and clinches.
Gayweather connects with a knee to the head.
Gayweather taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather lands a good knee to the midsection. Gage won't want to take too many of those.
Gayweather tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gayweather using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gayweather lands a nice shot to the body.
Gayweather tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gayweather lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage looking for a takedown.
Gage wants to take the fight to the mat but Gayweather manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Floyd Gayweather seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gayweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gayweather lands with a right to the head.
Gage takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gage is looking for a takedown.
Gayweather utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gayweather is pushing Gage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gayweather digs a right hand into Gage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gage's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gayweather lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gayweather lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gage goes for a takedown attempt but Gayweather pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gage rushes Gayweather and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gage can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Gayweather.
Gayweather throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gayweather is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gayweather stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gayweather misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gayweather tries a knee to the head but Gage blocks it.
Gage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gayweather after a bit of a struggle.
Gayweather lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gage managing to block the knees to the body from Gayweather.
Gage wants a takedown.
Gayweather connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gage's face.
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!
Gayweather lands an uppercut.
Gage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gayweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gayweather with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Gayweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gayweather winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Gayweather!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Head (ranked 3588 p4p, 3866 weight class) and Butterfingers Butts (ranked 358 p4p, 381 weight class). Butterfingers Butts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butterfingers Butts!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butts.
Head drops down looking for a counter takedown but Butts sprawls and moves away.
Butts lands a jab to the head.
Butts lands with a straight right. Head didn't see that one coming.
Butts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
Butts lands an overhand right.
Head takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Head needs to keep his hands up - Butts had a free shot at his head there.
Head moves away from the strike by Butts.
A lazy left from Butts finds it's target.
Butts throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Butts connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been hearing reports that Head has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butts misses with a straight left.
Head shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Head on the side of the head.
Butts is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Head keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butts.
Head swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Head 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Butts has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butts throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Butts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Butts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Butts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Butts finds it's target.
Butts moves into range and connects with a jab.
Butts misses with a straight left.
Head tries to counter with a takedown but Butts is quick to defend against it.
Butts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Butts looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Butts manages to avoid it.
Head takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Butts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Butts coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Butts. That snapped Head's head back.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Head gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Butterfingers Butts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Butts.
Butts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
Good standup being displayed there by Butts as he connects with a hook.
Butts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Head looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Head throws a right and a left that Butts avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butts! But no joy.
Butts throws a hook but Head blocks it.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Butts manages to avoid it.
Butts lands with a cross.
Head drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Butts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Butts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Butts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Butts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
It looked like Head was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left lands for Butts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butts misses with a hook.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Head swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butterfingers Butts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butts scores with a sloppy right hand. Head should have avoided that one.
Butts misses with a looping right.
Butts throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Head takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Butts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Butts lands a glancing blow to the side of Head's head.
Butts sizes up Head with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Head shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butts cracks Head with a right hand to the side of the head.
Butts throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Head throws a big counter combination but Butts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butts with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Head walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Butts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Butts misses with a hook.
Butts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Head at a distance.
Head defending well as Butts loads up on a big left hand.
Head appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Butts lands the left hand.
Butts 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.
Butts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Butts missing with a left hand there. Head was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head defending well as Butts loads up on a big left hand.
Butts misses with a straight left.
Head attempts a counter takedown but Butts avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Butts throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
Butts scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butterfingers Butts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butts connects with a nice looking jab.
Head gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Butts with a nice cross.
Head takes a jab right on the kisser.
Butts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Head's head backwards.
Butts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Head. Head circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Butts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Head under the eye.
Butts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Head is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Butts lands a slapping body shot.
Butts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Butts misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Butts. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Butts.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butts.
A swing and a miss from Butts.
Good work by Butts as he checks the leg kick.
Butts lands a jab to the head.
Head walks into a straight right hand from Butts.
A telegraphed right hand from Butts misses the target.
Butts connects with a looping right hand.
Butts throws a good cross that connects.
Butts ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Butts digs a good body shot into Head's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Butts has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Butts misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Butts connects with a jab.
Butts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Head misses.
Butterfingers Butts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butts misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Head.
Butts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Head has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Head there as he acknowledges the shot.
Head is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Butts's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Butts lands a right hook to the body.
Butts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Head 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Butts lands a nice hook to Head's body. Head takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Butts lands.
Head takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Butts.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Butts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Butts misses the jab.
Butts throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Butts to score with a decent uppercut.
Butts dips to his left and cracks Head with an uppercut!
Head walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Head tries to score with a low kick but Butts moves his leg out of the way.
Butts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Head wants to land a leg kick but Butts is out of range.
Butts looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Head might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Butts cracks Head with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head throws a hook to the side of Butts's head but Butts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butts with a nice cross.
Butts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Head at a distance.
Head tries to move into range but Butts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Head slips a jab from Butts.
Butts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Butts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Butts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Head under the eye.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butts cracks Head with a right hand to the side of the head.
Head drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Head postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butterfingers Butts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Butts throws a hook but Head blocks it.
Head tries to counter with a takedown but Butts is quick to defend against it.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butts moves away.
Butts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Butts looks to throw the jab but Head is out of range.
Butts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Butts.
Butts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Head momentarily.
Head is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Butts. That snapped Head's head back.
Head has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Butts lands with a good body shot.
Butts clobbers Head with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Butts moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Butts.
Head takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Butts, as that shot connected.
Butts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Butts scores with a nice strike.
Head slips a jab from Butts.
Head appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Butts misses with a hook.
Head appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Butts with a hook.
Butts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Butts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Butts catches Head right on the button with a cross.
Head throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Butts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Head in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butts loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Butts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Butts lands with a right hand.
Head has a takedown stuffed.
Butts cracks Head with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Butts scores with a decent looking hook.
Butts throws a lazy right hand but Head sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Head feinted with a counter takedown.
Butts lands a jab.
Butts cracks Head with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Butts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butts.
Head is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Butts lands.
Butts tests Head's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Butts lands a nice shot that snaps Head's head back.
Good shot there by Butts.
Butts looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A cross from Butts lands.
Butts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Head moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Butts connects with a looping right hand.
Butts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butts.
Head is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head dives in for a single leg takedown but Butts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butts 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.
Butts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Head on the side of the head.
Head on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butts throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Butts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Butts manages to avoid it.
Butts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Butts misses.
Good shot there by Butts.
Richard Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butterfingers Butts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Butts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 25:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butterfingers Butts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chevy Iverson (ranked 2687 p4p, 6080 weight class) and Monty Burns (ranked 275 p4p, 517 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chevy Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Monty Burns!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Iverson counters with a leg kick.
Burns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iverson tries to avoid it but Burns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iverson to the ground. Iverson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Iverson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Iverson connects with an inside leg kick.
Iverson connects with a looping right hand.
Burns shoots in for a double leg but Iverson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chevy Iverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Burns.
Burns gets a double leg takedown into Iverson's guard.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Iverson is keeping the position.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Iverson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Burns doesn't defend quickly enough and Iverson has managed to lock this one up! Can Burns escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Iverson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chevy Iverson!
Chevy Iverson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Tremblay (ranked 5857 p4p, 2159 weight class) and Cole Lake (ranked 463 p4p, 260 weight class). Lake has chosen Panic Attack as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Tremblay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Lake!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tremblay!
Tremblay looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lake tries for a kimura but Tremblay is defending well.
Tremblay avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lake.
Lake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tremblay keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lake working the head and body with strikes.
Tremblay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tremblay tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake misses with the ground and pound.
Lake scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lake scoring with punches from side control.
Tremblay trying to remain calm as Lake controls from the top position.
Lake lands a few punches from side control.
Lake controlling from side mount.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Tremblay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Lake's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake tries to advance to mount but Tremblay denies him.
Tremblay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lake trying to control the action but Tremblay is working from the bottom.
Lake working the head with strikes.
Lake tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Tremblay's face as Lake controls the position.
Lake working the head with strikes.
Lake tries to score with some ground and pound. Tremblay controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lake misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tremblay stops Lake from passing to mount.
Lake remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lake working the head with strikes.
Tremblay is letting Lake control him for a moment.
Lake cracks Tremblay with a big right hand but Tremblay just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
 Tremblay is rocked!
Lake trying to control the position but Tremblay is working away.
Oh Tremblay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tremblay is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lake lands a strong strike to the head of Tremblay. That's dazed him! Lake looking to finish here. Tremblay is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lake lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Lake!
Cole Lake gave a mention to Shadow Realm NYC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Inhanamoto (ranked 2261 p4p, 2692 weight class) and Cooper Cartwright (ranked 232 p4p, 277 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryu Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cooper Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright throws a low kick but Inhanamoto moves out of range easily.
Cartwright misses with a head kick.
Inhanamoto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cartwright misses with a leg kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Inhanamoto does it's job there.
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cartwright! Inhanamoto lets Cartwright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ryu Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Cartwright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inhanamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Inhanamoto circles away easily
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Cartwright ducks into an uppercut from Inhanamoto and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
A victorious Ryu Inhanamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olo Adofo (ranked 1333 p4p, 2788 weight class) and Abel Drugger (ranked 61 p4p, 111 weight class). Olo Adofo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olo Adofo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abel Drugger!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drugger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drugger scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Olo Adofo has been cut.
Drugger misses with a combination
and Adofo counters with a nice leg kick.
Adofo drives through and clinches with Drugger against the cage.
Adofo lands a nice shot to the body.
Drugger wants to take the fight to the mat but Adofo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Drugger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adofo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drugger backwards.
Adofo lands a left hand.
Adofo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Drugger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drugger's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Drugger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Still in the clinch, Adofo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adofo scores with a hook to the body.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Drugger avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Adofo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drugger is rocked!
Adofo throws a big uppercut that drops Drugger! More strikes from Adofo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Drugger lies dazed against the cage as Adofo celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olo Adofo!
Olo Adofo retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tadahiro Nomura (ranked 1103 p4p, 1209 weight class) and Filippo Priapus (ranked 142 p4p, 157 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tadahiro Nomura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Priapus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nomura drops Priapus with a beautiful combination! Priapus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nomura is looking for the KO!
Priapus is rocked!
It looks like Filippo Priapus has been cut.
Nomura shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Priapus takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Nomura sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Priapus bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tadahiro Nomura!
Tadahiro Nomura retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Tadahiro Nomura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Rodriguez (ranked 1689 p4p, 2061 weight class) and Cujo Jackson (ranked 219 p4p, 250 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rodriguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Many Men - 50 Cent. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Cujo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Rodriguez drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Rodriguez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Jackson controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Jackson gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodriguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodriguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rodriguez wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rodriguez wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rodriguez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rodriguez scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound effectively.
Rodriguez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rodriguez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Jackson won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Rodriguez is looking to reverse the position.
Rodriguez is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rodriguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodriguez content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
Rodriguez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Gregory Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cujo Jackson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rodriguez works to advance to full mount. Jackson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rodriguez avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriguez working Jackson over with strikes here.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson wants to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Rodriguez lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Rodriguez's guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson postures up.
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson is working Rodriguez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Jackson trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rodriguez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez, which made it look bad.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control but Jackson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson throwing shots but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodriguez won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodriguez lands a nice forearm strike.
Rodriguez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodriguez's guard! Nice work there by Jackson!
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cujo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Gregory Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gregory Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cujo Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Rodriguez!
In his post fight interview, Gregory Rodriguez gave a big smile as he said 'Give me that BITCH Priapus.'.
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