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APF 65 - Legal Alien PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Rudderme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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5 - 11 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Good kicks
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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
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dutch Rudderme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rudderme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkins is looking to clinch but Rudderme is avoiding it.
Wilkins throws a nice head kick!
Wilkins is looking to clinch but Rudderme is avoiding it.
Rudderme has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rudderme scores with a hook to the body.
Rudderme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rudderme has had enough of the clinch but Wilkins keeps him there for the moment.
Rudderme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilkins gets tackled into the cage by Rudderme. Rudderme maintains the clinch.
Wilkins is trying to break the clinch but Rudderme has him pressed against the cage.
Rudderme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilkins slips a jab and a cross from Rudderme.
Wilkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rudderme counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rudderme prevents Wilkins from standing back up.
Rudderme seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wilkins trying to control from the bottom.
Wilkins tries to roll over but Rudderme keeps him under control.
Wilkins is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudderme not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rudderme not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rudderme controlling the action here.
Rudderme thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilkins's head.
Rudderme perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilkins scores with a shot to the body.
Rudderme throws a lazy head kick
and Wilkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Wilkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rudderme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilkins throws a nice looking combination but Rudderme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins looks to clinch
and Rudderme counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wilkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rudderme walks away with a smile on his face. Wilkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rudderme drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rudderme is breathing heavily.
Rudderme won't allow Wilkins to sweep him here.
Rudderme trying to control but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
Wilkins controls Rudderme momentarily but Rudderme frees himself.
Wilkins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rudderme kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wilkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Rudderme from controlling successfully.
Dutch Rudderme has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rudderme scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rudderme cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wilkins is bucking up trying to escape but Rudderme cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rudderme scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wilkins?
Rudderme landing shots from mount.
Wilkins tries to hold on but Rudderme postures up.
Rudderme content just to control the position here.
Rudderme lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudderme working Wilkins over with strikes here.
Wilkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rudderme takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilkins tries to hold on but Rudderme postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Rudderme dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rudderme misses with a two punch combination.
Wilkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Rudderme.
Wilkins wants to clinch
and Rudderme counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rudderme circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rudderme counters with a series of strikes. Wilkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like John Wilkins has been cut.
Rudderme pushes Wilkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Rudderme wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rudderme fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dutch Rudderme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudderme throws a head kick that misses
and Wilkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkins moves in looking to clinch but Rudderme pushes him off.
A big right from Wilkins misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rudderme.
Rudderme lands a body shot.
Wilkins throws a sloppy head kick and Rudderme moves out of range easily.
Dutch Rudderme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rudderme darts in and clinches Wilkins up against the cage.
Rudderme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rudderme throws a right and a left that Wilkins avoids nicely.
Wilkins looks to clinch
and Rudderme counters with a takedown into side control.
Dutch Rudderme overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rudderme stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rudderme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rudderme counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wilkins!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rudderme is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rudderme has escaped and now he's on top!
Rudderme gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wilkins moves to clinch but Rudderme breaks away
and Rudderme counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rudderme shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilkins defends it nicely.
Rudderme misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins looks to clinch
and Rudderme counters with a solid body kick.
Wilkins tries to clinch but Rudderme is having none of it.
John Wilkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rudderme wants to clinch.
Rudderme throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkins.
Rudderme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Rudderme tightens his grip and picks Wilkins up, before dumping him to the ground. Wilkins manages to land in guard.
Wilkins has a closed guard, preventing Rudderme from standing up.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Rudderme from controlling successfully.
Rudderme tries to stand but Wilkins is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins controls Rudderme momentarily but Rudderme frees himself.
Rudderme trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rudderme trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilkins's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dutch Rudderme wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wilkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rudderme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkins scores with a body shot.
Rudderme clinches.
Rudderme jumps guard and drags Wilkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wilkins 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Rudderme dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Wilkins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Wilkins looks to land a right hand but Rudderme moved out of range.
Wilkins is looking to clinch but Rudderme is avoiding it.
Rudderme dodges the punch combination from Wilkins.
Rudderme on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rudderme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rudderme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rudderme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilkins. Wilkins obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rudderme.
Rudderme avoids the head kick by Wilkins.
Rudderme avoids the head kick by Wilkins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudderme swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilkins counters with an inside leg kick.
Rudderme cracks Wilkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rudderme throws a series of strikes that have Wilkins backpedaling.
Rudderme takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wilkins is looking to clinch.
Wilkins scores with a jab to the head.
Wilkins jabs Rudderme right on the nose. Rudderme blinks but takes it well.
Rudderme swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilkins scores with a head kick.
Rudderme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilkins tries to clinch but Rudderme moves away
and Rudderme counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rudderme postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilkins is trying to hold Rudderme in close to prevent damage but Rudderme has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins gets back to full guard.
Rudderme decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wilkins, up you get!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudderme misses with a double jab
and Wilkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rudderme looks to land a combination. Wilkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wilkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilkins tries to sprawl but Rudderme drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rudderme lands strikes from half guard.
Rudderme slips a nice elbow through Wilkins's hands, connecting with Wilkins's forehead.
Wilkins wants to improve his position but Rudderme is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudderme thows a huge punch but Wilkins dodges it nicely.
Rudderme throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilkins won't allow Rudderme to pass to mount.
Wilkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Rudderme from advancing to side control.
John Wilkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudderme seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wilkins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rudderme.
Rudderme stays in close to Wilkins's body and controls the position.
Rudderme stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudderme has closed the distance and engaged Wilkins in a clinch.
Rudderme has had enough of the clinch but Wilkins keeps him there for the moment.
Wilkins misses with a body punch.
Wilkins working hard to break the clinch.
Rudderme jumps into guard, dragging Wilkins to the mat.
Rudderme is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rudderme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkins can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilkins is trying to force a seperation but Rudderme has the dominant position.
Rudderme managing to block the knees to the body from Wilkins.
Rudderme breaks from the clinch.
Rudderme shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudderme shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wilkins's guard.
Rudderme gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dutch Rudderme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rudderme lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rudderme.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dutch Rudderme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rudderme, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Rudderme!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iron Thehammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana has chosen Forever as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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178 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iron Thehammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruben Santana!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Santana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thehammer blocks a head kick by Santana.
Thehammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santana counters with an outside leg kick.
Santana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thehammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Santana.
Santana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thehammer counters with a three punch combo that has Santana backing up. Santana nods at Thehammer to acknowledge the strikes.
Santana wants to clinch but Thehammer slips to the side
and Thehammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thehammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santana thinking.
Santana misses with a jab to the body
and Thehammer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thehammer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thehammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santana counters with a thumping low kick.
Santana misses with a double jab
and Thehammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana misses the body punch
and Thehammer counters with a straight right hand.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thehammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thehammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thehammer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santana's hands.
Thehammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thehammer throws a right and a left that Santana avoids nicely.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thehammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Santana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thehammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Santana dodges the punch combination from Thehammer.
Santana tries to clinch
and Thehammer counters with a nice body shot.
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.
Santana misses with a combination
and Thehammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thehammer is looking to wear down Santana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Santana with a poor takedown
and Thehammer counters with a two punch combo.
Santana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thehammer counters with a two punch combo.
Santana misses with a hook. Thehammer ducked under it nicely.
Thehammer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thehammer lands with a shot to the body.
Iron Thehammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thehammer scores with a body shot.
Santana looks to land a right hand but Thehammer moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thehammer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruben Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Thehammer does no damage.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thehammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Santana wants to clinch but Thehammer slips to the side
and Thehammer counters with a left to the body.
Thehammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Thehammer as Santana shoots in.
Santana misses with a looping left.
Thehammer throws a series of punches but Santana avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Thehammer. No joy for Santana on that attempt.
Iron Thehammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Santana.
Santana looks gassed!
Thehammer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Thehammer.
Thehammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santana.
Santana has closed the distance and engaged Thehammer in a clinch.
Santana gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thehammer regains guard.
Santana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santana advances position into side control!
Santana wants to control but Thehammer is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iron Thehammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Santana moves to clinch but Thehammer breaks away
and Santana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Santana - that will leave a mark!
Santana thumps Thehammer with a low kick.
Santana throws a head kick that misses.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thehammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santana tries to clinch but Thehammer moves away
and Thehammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santana throws a series of punches but Thehammer moves out of range.
Santana throws a leg kick but Thehammer checks it.
Santana throws a push kick but Thehammer slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thehammer avoids the head kick by Santana.
Santana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thehammer pinned against the cage. Thehammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santana lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Iron Thehammer has been cut.
Ruben Santana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thehammer checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Santana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thehammer backwards.
Thehammer gets underhooks to prevent Santana's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is trying to drag Thehammer to the mat but Thehammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Iron Thehammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Santana.
Santana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thehammer prevents it.
Thehammer stops a takedown attempt from Santana.
Santana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Thehammer avoids the damage to the body.
Santana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thehammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thehammer scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thehammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thehammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santana thinking.
Thehammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santana doesn't seem bothered though.
Santana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thehammer avoids it really well and circles away.
Santana misses with a low kick as Thehammer jumps back.
Thehammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thehammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Santana throws a combination that misses
and Thehammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thehammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thehammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thehammer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thehammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Santana closes the distance but Thehammer moves to the side
and Thehammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thehammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Santana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iron Thehammer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Santana!
Santana throws a push kick but Thehammer slaps the foot to one side.
Santana takes one on the button.
Santana scores with a takedown into Thehammer's guard.
Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santana looking to pass the guard.
Santana wants to control from the top but Thehammer keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana looking to pass the guard.
Santana gets to his feet - Thehammer follows without any prompting.
Santana misses with a double jab
and Thehammer counters with a three punch combo that has Santana backing up. Santana nods at Thehammer to acknowledge the strikes.
Santana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thehammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thehammer pinned against the cage. Thehammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two 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.
Thehammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Santana.
Thehammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Santana both land. Nice combination.
Santana misses with a few strikes there.
Santana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thehammer.
Santana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thehammer counters with a series of strikes. Santana will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thehammer avoids the head kick by Santana.
Santana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Santana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Santana is pushing down on Thehammer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thehammer is fighting to maintain full guard but Santana has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Santana is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana winds up and cracks Thehammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Santana is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santana is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Santana throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thehammer because Santana loaded up on that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Santana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santana 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Santana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Hyer looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Hyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spider Man!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyer connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
Hyer scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Man. Those never looked like landing.
Hyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.
Hyer cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man looks for the body kick but Hyer saw that one coming.
Hyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hyer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyer.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tom Hyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spider Man.
Hyer throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hyer tries to sprawl but Man drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Man controlling the action here.
Hyer is trying to stand up here but Man is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyer is breathing heavily.
Hyer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Man slips a nice elbow through Hyer's hands, connecting with Hyer's forehead.
Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Man moves into full mount! Hyer won't be happy about that!
Man punishing his opponent with strikes.
Man wants to control the pace but Hyer is squirming around nicely.
Man with the ground and pound from mount.
Man landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man dominating with strikes here.
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!
Man postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hyer looks a forlorn figure.
Man lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Man with good strikes from the mount here!
Man with the ground and pound from mount.
Hyer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man lands with some strikes.
Man has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hyer's face.
Man unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Man.
Man loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hyer scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Man land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Man stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spider Man!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duilio Tagliabue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hard Holly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tagliabue's entrance music is Cage the Elephant - Ain't No Rest for the Wicked. A fine choice. Holly has chosen Hard Core as his entrance music. Hard Holly will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duilio Tagliabue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hard Holly!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tagliabue but Tagliabue pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tagliabue clinches up against the cage.
Tagliabue gets underhooks to prevent Holly's takedown attempt.
Tagliabue lands a shoulder strike.
Tagliabue has Holly pushed against the cage.
Holly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Duilio Tagliabue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Holly.
Holly blocks an uppercut.
Tagliabue misses with a body punch.
Tagliabue throws a head punch that misses.
Holly tries to score a body lock takedown but Tagliabue shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tagliabue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tagliabue misses with a punch on the inside.
Tagliabue gets through Holly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tagliabue is trying to maintain a safe position but Holly gets an underhook and turns Tagliabue into the cage.
Tagliabue lands a left hand.
Tagliabue controlling the action here for a moment.
Holly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tagliabue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagliabue has Holly up against the cage in a clinch.
Holly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Holly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tagliabue's guard.
Holly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tagliabue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holly thows a big elbow that misses.
Holly wanted to stand there but Tagliabue had control of the position.
Holly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tagliabue works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holly tries to free his leg and advance position but Tagliabue is retaining full guard.
Holly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tagliabue looking to control.
Holly wants to stand and escape but instead Tagliabue has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Holly wants to control but Tagliabue passes easily into half guard.
Holly keeping control of the position.
Holly missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holly flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holly pushes Tagliabue off but Tagliabue dives into side control.
Holly tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tagliabue easily slips into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Holly is trying to reverse the position but instead Tagliabue has taken his back - oops!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holly breaks Tagliabue's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tagliabue utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holly postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tagliabue is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holly, into his guard.
Holly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tagliabue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holly wants to stand but Tagliabue is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duilio Tagliabue dominated that round.
That's time! Tagliabue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tagliabue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tagliabue tries to clinch up.
Tagliabue has managed to clinch.
Tagliabue is looking to control Holly's arms but Holly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tagliabue has his back to the cage.
Holly tries for a takedown but Tagliabue manages to get underhooks.
Tagliabue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab by Tagliabue.
Holly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tagliabue takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tagliabue is trying to defend but Holly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Holly wants to control but Tagliabue is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holly thows a huge punch but Tagliabue dodges it nicely.
Holly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holly is working for a submission of some sort.
Holly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tagliabue doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holly thows a huge punch but Tagliabue dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holly.
Holly wants to work for an arm triangle but Tagliabue is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holly is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Tagliabue to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Tagliabue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holly with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tagliabue 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.
Holly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tagliabue looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tagliabue looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tagliabue!
Tagliabue wants to control but Holly is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holly is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Duilio Tagliabue will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Holly shoots in looking for a takedown. Tagliabue tries to sprawl out of it but Holly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tagliabue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tagliabue scores with a three punch combo!
Tagliabue lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tagliabue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tagliabue moves into range and clinches up with Holly.
Tagliabue lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tagliabue throws a punch but it's blocked by Holly.
Holly wants to get back to striking at distance but Tagliabue won't allow it.
Holly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tagliabue is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duilio Tagliabue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Holly.
Holly looking for a takedown.
Holly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tagliabue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tagliabue wants to stall.
Holly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tagliabue is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagliabue is trying to stall.
Tagliabue manages to break the clinch.
Holly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tagliabue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tagliabue's waist but Tagliabue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holly off to one side.
Holly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holly shoots for a double leg takedown but Tagliabue sprawls well. He's pushed Holly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duilio Tagliabue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tagliabue pushes Holly up against the cage in a clinch.
Tagliabue creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holly's defenses.
Tagliabue content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tagliabue takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tagliabue lets loose with a powerful body kick. Holly will feel that in the morning.
Tagliabue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tagliabue throws a good cross that connects.
Tagliabue scores with a nice strike.
Tagliabue closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Tagliabue.
A short uppercut from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue throws a head punch that misses.
Tagliabue swings wildly with an uppercut but Holly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tagliabue breaks the clinch.
Tagliabue jabs Holly right on the nose. Holly blinks but takes it well.
Holly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tagliabue circles away.
Holly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tagliabue lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left lands for Tagliabue.
Tagliabue lands with an overhand left.
Tagliabue fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tagliabue.
Holly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A left and a right from Tagliabue both land. Nice combination.
Tagliabue connects with a single shot there.
Tagliabue rushes Holly and presses him up against the cage.
Holly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tagliabue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tagliabue as he jumps to the side.
A nice combination there by Tagliabue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tagliabue forces Holly back against the cage and clinches.
Tagliabue cracks Holly with a nice body shot.
Holly jumps guard but Tagliabue stands there with Holly around his waist. Holly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tagliabue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tagliabue moves into the clinch.
Duilio Tagliabue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tagliabue breaks the clinch.
Tagliabue rushes Holly and presses him up against the cage.
Tagliabue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hard Holly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holly shoots in for a double leg but Tagliabue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tagliabue moves into the clinch.
Tagliabue looking to stall.
Tagliabue lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duilio Tagliabue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tagliabue, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duilio Tagliabue!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Grimaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonjasky comes to the cage accompanied by The man with the harmonica. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Bonjasky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Grimaldi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjasky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grimaldi as he jumps to the side.
Grimaldi shoots in for a takedown but Bonjasky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Grimaldi misses.
Grimaldi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grimaldi prevents Bonjasky from getting back to his feet.
Grimaldi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike Grimaldi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grimaldi.
Grimaldi misses with a few strikes there.
Bonjasky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grimaldi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bonjasky closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grimaldi quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky trying to control from Grimaldi's half guard. Grimaldi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bonjasky postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grimaldi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bonjasky, into his guard.
Grimaldi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grimaldi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grimaldi misses with a straight left.
Grimaldi fails to land the takedown.
Remy Bonjasky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Grimaldi.
Grimaldi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bonjasky has his takedown stuffed
and Grimaldi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Grimaldi seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky won't allow Grimaldi to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grimaldi in particular looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Grimaldi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from Bonjasky as Grimaldi shoots in.
Grimaldi looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonjasky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grimaldi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bonjasky won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Grimaldi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bonjasky moves into the clinch.
Bonjasky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grimaldi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grimaldi has had enough of the clinch but Bonjasky keeps him there for the moment.
Grimaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimaldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Grimaldi scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonjasky should have avoided that one.
Mike Grimaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimaldi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bonjasky tries to lock up and control but Grimaldi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grimaldi controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Grimaldi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Grimaldi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Grimaldi.
Bonjasky with a poor takedown
and Grimaldi counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grimaldi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bonjasky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grimaldi counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remy Bonjasky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimaldi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky prevents Grimaldi from moving into mount.
Grimaldi controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grimaldi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Grimaldi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonjasky sprawls well. Bonjasky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grimaldi gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonjasky with a lazy takedown attempt
so Grimaldi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bonjasky can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grimaldi controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldi stands and steps away. Bonjasky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bonjasky tries a low kick but Grimaldi avoids it.
Grimaldi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonjasky swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Bonjasky. No joy for Grimaldi on that attempt.
Bonjasky fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Grimaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonjasky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grimaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grimaldi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grimaldi lands in his opponent's guard.
Grimaldi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grimaldi gets to his feet - Bonjasky follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonjasky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grimaldi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grimaldi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky being controlled here, momentarily.
Grimaldi gets to his feet. Bonjasky looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Grimaldi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grimaldi fails to land the takedown.
Grimaldi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remy Bonjasky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimaldi drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonjasky looking for a guillotine here but Grimaldi defends easily.
Grimaldi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bonjasky, up you get!
Grimaldi takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bonjasky.
Grimaldi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonjasky takes one to the chin there.
Bonjasky misses with a takedown attempt
and Grimaldi counters with a left and a right that stings Bonjasky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Grimaldi.
Remy Bonjasky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimaldi with a poor takedown
and Bonjasky counters with a big head kick but Grimaldi shrugs it off.
Grimaldi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonjasky but Bonjasky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bonjasky has his takedown stuffed
and Grimaldi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Grimaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grimaldi 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Grimaldi!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Makke Hakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lebaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makke Hakala had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Makke Hakala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Lebaron!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hakala is working for takedown but Lebaron is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lebaron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hakala's defenses.
It looks like Makke Hakala has been cut.
Lebaron effectively controlling the action here.
Lebaron is pressed up against the cage. Hakala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lebaron down to the mat. Lebaron avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hakala shoots in for a takedown but Lebaron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makke Hakala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakala is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lebaron, right into the meat.
Lebaron scores with a decent looking hook.
A right-left combo lands from Lebaron.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lebaron. Hakala shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakala takes one to the chin there.
Lebaron digs a good body shot into Hakala's ribs.
Lebaron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lebaron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lebaron tests Hakala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lebaron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lebaron feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hakala sprawling to the canvas! Hakala rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lebaron finish him?!
Hakala is rocked!
Makke Hakala's cut is getting worse.
Lebaron drops Hakala with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hakala looks back up at him and smiles so Lebaron waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Hakala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lebaron lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Lebaron!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Malfoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morton has chosen Rock N Roll-Led Zeppelin as his entrance music. Ricky Morton has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Malfoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Morton!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malfoy misses with a wild combination.
Malfoy tries a head kick but it misses.
Morton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morton slips a jab from Malfoy.
Morton lands a slapping body shot.
Morton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malfoy keeps working.
Morton lands a nice forearm strike.
Malfoy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morton scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Malfoy is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Morton can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Morton!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nobutaka Hiyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Neckpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiyoshi comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nobutaka Hiyoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sam Neckpunch!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neckpunch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hiyoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Neckpunch misses with an uppercut.
Hiyoshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Neckpunch.
Hiyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckpunch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Neckpunch.
Hiyoshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Neckpunch counters with a shoot takedown. Hiyoshi fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Neckpunch wants to control from the top but Hiyoshi keeps moving.
Neckpunch throws and elbow that misses. Hiyoshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Neckpunch's guard. Nice move by Hiyoshi!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckpunch trying to keep a closed guard but Hiyoshi is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiyoshi preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiyoshi wants to stand but Neckpunch is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Hiyoshi wants to control from the top but Neckpunch keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big right from Hiyoshi misses.
Neckpunch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiyoshi misses with a hook to the body
and Neckpunch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Neckpunch throws a strike but Hiyoshi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hiyoshi wants to pass the guard but Neckpunch is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch trying to keep a closed guard but Hiyoshi is proving a slippery customer.
Neckpunch wants to sweep here but Hiyoshi controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hiyoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neckpunch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hiyoshi is one step ahead there.
Neckpunch is looking for a triangle but Hiyoshi pushes his legs off easily.
Neckpunch has a closed guard, preventing Hiyoshi from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Neckpunch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hiyoshi misses with a hook to the body
and Neckpunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neckpunch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckpunch manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiyoshi. Neckpunch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckpunch moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiyoshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Neckpunch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiyoshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hiyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Hiyoshi throws a hook but Neckpunch avoids it easily.
Neckpunch throws a hook but Hiyoshi avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckpunch lands with a shot to the body.
Hiyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neckpunch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi scores with a jab.
It looks like Sam Neckpunch has been cut.
Hiyoshi misses the body punch
and Neckpunch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckpunch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hiyoshi defending well though.
Neckpunch trying to control the pace.
Neckpunch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neckpunch is looking to take a break and control but Hiyoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neckpunch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hiyoshi!
Neckpunch thowing shots but they're missing.
Neckpunch with a couple of short strikes.
Hiyoshi working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch working Hiyoshi over with strikes here.
Neckpunch looking to finish with strikes here!
Neckpunch throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Neckpunch breaks from Hiyoshi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Nobutaka Hiyoshi has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Neckpunch tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hiyoshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neckpunch throwing shots but Hiyoshi is blocking nicely.
Hiyoshi is refusing to be controlled, as Neckpunch sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Neckpunch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hiyoshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Neckpunch misses with a straight right.
Neckpunch throws a series of punches but Hiyoshi moves out of range.
Hiyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckpunch moves away.
Neckpunch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Neckpunch staying out of range there.
Hiyoshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hiyoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neckpunch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hiyoshi!
Neckpunch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hiyoshi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckpunch 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.
Neckpunch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hiyoshi passes into side control.
Neckpunch is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hiyoshi decides to stand back up. Hiyoshi steps back and let's Neckpunch get back to his feet.
Hiyoshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Neckpunch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hiyoshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiyoshi cracks Neckpunch with an open hand slap.
Hiyoshi loads up on a big right hand but Neckpunch slips the punch.
Hiyoshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Neckpunch counters with a left to the body.
Neckpunch scores with a hook to the body. Hiyoshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hiyoshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Neckpunch counters with a straight right hand.
Hiyoshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Neckpunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiyoshi. Neckpunch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiyoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckpunch manages to avoid it.
Hiyoshi throws a one two combo.
Hiyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckpunch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hiyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Neckpunch's shoulder, as Neckpunch tries to avoid the shot.
Hiyoshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hiyoshi is looking to wear down Neckpunch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hiyoshi misses with a body punch
and Neckpunch counters with a straight right hand.
Hiyoshi throws a hook to the side of Neckpunch's head but Neckpunch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Hiyoshi misses.
Neckpunch moves away from the strike by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hiyoshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hiyoshi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Neckpunch counters with a stiff right hand.
Hiyoshi misses with a body punch
and Neckpunch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiyoshi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Neckpunch counters with a two punch combo.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neckpunch loads up on a big right hand but Hiyoshi slips the punch.
Hiyoshi scores with a jab to the body.
Neckpunch looks to land a right hand but Hiyoshi moved out of range.
Hiyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckpunch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hiyoshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiyoshi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hiyoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hiyoshi slips a jab and a cross from Neckpunch.
Hiyoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckpunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi swings for the body but Neckpunch moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Neckpunch lands a head shot.
Neckpunch with a hook.
Hiyoshi misses with a looping right.
Neckpunch moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiyoshi cracks Neckpunch with a good jab.
Hiyoshi misses the body punch
and Neckpunch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neckpunch throws the left hand but Hiyoshi avoids the punch easily.
Neckpunch misses with an uppercut. Hiyoshi saw that one coming.
A jab from Neckpunch does it's job there.
Hiyoshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neckpunch.
Hiyoshi missing with a left hand there. Neckpunch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiyoshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neckpunch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hiyoshi misses with a jab to the body
and Neckpunch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hiyoshi thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckpunch slips under a jab.
Neckpunch tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiyoshi misses the body punch
letting Neckpunch counter with a right hand.
Neckpunch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckpunch moves away.
A swing and a miss from Neckpunch.
Hiyoshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Neckpunch.
Hiyoshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiyoshi throws a hook to the side of Neckpunch's head but Neckpunch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neckpunch lands a glancing blow to the side of Hiyoshi's head.
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.
Hiyoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckpunch lands with a straight right. Hiyoshi didn't see that one coming.
Hiyoshi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neckpunch counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Hiyoshi misses.
Neckpunch dodges the punch combination from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi misses the body punch
letting Neckpunch counter with a right hand.
Hiyoshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hiyoshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Neckpunch is looking to chop away at Hiyoshi's legs.
Neckpunch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neckpunch throws the left hand but Hiyoshi avoids the punch easily.
Hiyoshi missing with a left hand there. Neckpunch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neckpunch slips a jab from Hiyoshi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi misses with a body shot
and Neckpunch counters with a left and a right that stings Hiyoshi.
Neckpunch 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.
Neckpunch slips under a jab from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Neckpunch.
Hiyoshi misses the jab.
Neckpunch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Neckpunch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiyoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiyoshi misses the target.
A cross from Neckpunch lands.
Neckpunch looks to land a right hand but Hiyoshi moved out of range.
Hiyoshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckpunch.
Neckpunch scores with a sloppy right hand. Hiyoshi should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi misses with a double jab
and Neckpunch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neckpunch connects with a nice looking jab.
Hiyoshi misses with a body shot
letting Neckpunch counter with a right hand.
Hiyoshi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Neckpunch counters with a straight right hand.
Neckpunch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiyoshi misses the jab.
Hiyoshi cracks Neckpunch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hiyoshi throws a hook but Neckpunch avoids it easily.
Neckpunch shoots in and bounces Hiyoshi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hiyoshi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neckpunch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Neckpunch dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hiyoshi needs to keep his hands up - Neckpunch had a free shot at his head there.
Hiyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiyoshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hiyoshi cracks Neckpunch with a good jab.
Hiyoshi misses with a body shot.
Neckpunch defending well as Hiyoshi loads up on a big left hand.
Hiyoshi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Neckpunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Hiyoshi walks into a straight right hand from Neckpunch.
Hiyoshi misses the shot to the body.
Hiyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Neckpunch's shoulder, as Neckpunch tries to avoid the shot.
Hiyoshi avoids the head kick by Neckpunch.
Hiyoshi misses the body punch
and Hiyoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hiyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Neckpunch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hiyoshi throws a hook to the side of Neckpunch's head but Neckpunch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckpunch manages to avoid it.
Hiyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiyoshi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Neckpunch counters with a two punch combo.
Neckpunch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiyoshi misses with a hook to the body
and Neckpunch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiyoshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neckpunch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiyoshi.
Neckpunch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hiyoshi counters with a nice body shot.
Hiyoshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Neckpunch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hiyoshi scrambles back to his feet.
Hiyoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckpunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Neckpunch counters with a straight right hand.
Hiyoshi misses with an uppercut.
Hiyoshi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Neckpunch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Neckpunch both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi staying out of range there.
No joy there for Neckpunch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiyoshi misses with a looping left.
Hiyoshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Neckpunch misses.
Neckpunch misses with a hook.
Hiyoshi misses with a body shot
and Neckpunch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hiyoshi throws a shot from downtown. Neckpunch moves away and avoids it.
Neckpunch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Neckpunch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hiyoshi misses with a hook. Neckpunch ducked under it nicely.
Hiyoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiyoshi misses with a hook. Neckpunch ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Neckpunch misses.
Neckpunch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiyoshi on the side of the head.
Neckpunch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hiyoshi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neckpunch shoots in looking for a takedown. Hiyoshi tries to sprawl out of it but Neckpunch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hiyoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hiyoshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hiyoshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hiyoshi misses the jab.
Hiyoshi staying out of range there.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiyoshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sam Neckpunch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neckpunch throws a one two combo.
Hiyoshi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Neckpunch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Hiyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch defending well as Hiyoshi loads up on a big left hand.
Neckpunch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hiyoshi.
Neckpunch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neckpunch misses the body punch
enabling Hiyoshi to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Sam Neckpunch's cut even more.
Neckpunch ducks right into an uppercut from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi misses with a double jab
and Neckpunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiyoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Neckpunch.
Hiyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckpunch moves away.
Hiyoshi misses with a straight right.
Hiyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Neckpunch misses the jab.
Hiyoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckpunch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nobutaka Hiyoshi.
Well Neckpunch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Neckpunch!
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