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Syn' 100: Just The End Of Time PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Ewert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vovchanchyn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by the game. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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208 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norman Ewert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn avoids the body shot from Ewert.
Ewert lands with a straight right. Vovchanchyn didn't see that one coming.
Vovchanchyn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ewert on the side of the head.
It looks like Norman Ewert has been cut.
Vovchanchyn loads up on a big right hand but Ewert slips the punch.
Ewert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vovchanchyn swinging wilding here.
Ewert swinging wilding here.
A jab from Ewert misses.
Vovchanchyn throws a big shot that misses.
Ewert misses with an uppercut. Vovchanchyn saw that one coming.
Vovchanchyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ewert tries to clinch up but Vovchanchyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Vovchanchyn keeps the fight on the outside.
Ewert gets caught flat footed, as Vovchanchyn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ewert looking for a sweep. Not yet Ewert, not yet.
Vovchanchyn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ewert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewert keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully.
Ewert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vovchanchyn manages to get himself to full guard.
Ewert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vovchanchyn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vovchanchyn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ewert's head.
Ewert tries to roll over but Vovchanchyn keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ewert wants to stand back up but Vovchanchyn manages to pass into side control.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position but Ewert is working away.
Ewert manages to get back to half guard.
Vovchanchyn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn works his way into side control.
Ewert tries to improve position but can't.
Vovchanchyn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ewert keeps working.
Ewert is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position but Ewert is working away.
Ewert manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ewert missing with punches from the bottom.
Ewert tries to get to full guard but Vovchanchyn has control of the leg.
Ewert pushes Vovchanchyn off looking to stand but Vovchanchyn dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ewert throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Ewert misses with a straight right.
Ewert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Ewert.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ewert.
Ewert ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Ewert throws a shot from downtown. Vovchanchyn moves away and avoids it.
Norman Ewert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ewert connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Vovchanchyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Vovchanchyn does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Ewert.
Vovchanchyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ewert.
Vovchanchyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ewert thows a body shot but no joy.
Ewert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vovchanchyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ewert.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook. Ewert ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
Ewert slips a straight right by Vovchanchyn.
Ewert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vovchanchyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ewert.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
Norman Ewert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ewert tries to clinch up.
Ewert lands a slapping body shot.
Ewert slips under a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Ewert tries to clinch up.
Ewert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vovchanchyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vovchanchyn!
Ewert wants to clinch up but Vovchanchyn keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ewert misses with a body shot.
Ewert looks to score with a jab to the body but Vovchanchyn is just out of range.
Vovchanchyn keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Norman Ewert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Norman Ewert's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ewert connects with a body shot.
Ewert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vovchanchyn moves away.
Ewert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vovchanchyn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ewert is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vovchanchyn throws a shot from downtown. Ewert moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Ewert.
A left lands for Ewert.
Ewert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ewert jabs at Vovchanchyn's body.
Ewert lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Ewert.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ewert.
Nice shot by Ewert.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Ewert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ewert is looking to wear down Vovchanchyn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vovchanchyn is breathing heavily.
Vovchanchyn avoids the body shot from Ewert.
Norman Ewert is winning the standup battle so far.
Ewert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewert scores with a one two! Vovchanchyn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ewert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ewert thows a body shot but no joy.
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but Ewert moves out of range.
Ewert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ewert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vovchanchyn moves away.
Ewert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ewert scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ewert scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ewert.
Ewert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vovchanchyn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ewert digs a good hook to Vovchanchyn's body.
Ewert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovchanchyn.
Ewert is looking to clinch.
Vovchanchyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ewert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vovchanchyn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vovchanchyn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches up with Ewert, looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn pushes Ewert against the cage but Ewert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ewert lands a jab to Vovchanchyn's midsection.
Ewert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ewert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to de liver by Ewert. Beautiful body shot.
Ewert scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ewert.
Vovchanchyn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ewert.
Vovchanchyn is rocked!
Ewert throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Vovchanchyn stumbling backwards into the cage! Vovchanchyn bounces back off the cage towards Ewert, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ewert lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ewert celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Norman Ewert!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hipolito Adalberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hipolito Adalberto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hipolito Adalberto !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adalberto fails to land the takedown.
Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Cage as Adalberto shoots in.
Cage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adalberto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hipolito Adalberto .
Adalberto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
Cage forces Adalberto back against the cage and clinches.
Cage stops a takedown attempt from Adalberto .
Adalberto throws a head punch that misses.
Cage taking a breather.
Cage lands a body punch.
Adalberto can't break the clinch.
Adalberto tries for a takedown but Cage manages to get underhooks.
Adalberto tries to break free but Cage pushes him back against the cage.
Cage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cage presses Adalberto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adalberto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cage is stalling here.
Adalberto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cage smiles and moves away.
Adalberto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good leg kick by Cage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adalberto looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adalberto looks gassed!
Adalberto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cage pinned against the cage. Cage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cage lands a high kick!
Adalberto walks into a jab.
Adalberto moves out of range of the leg kick from Cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cage thuds his right hand into Adalberto 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adalberto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cage counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
Adalberto thows a body shot but no joy.
Cage goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Adalberto misses.
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Cage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adalberto is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cage is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Adalberto .
Adalberto just misses with a punch to the body.
Adalberto misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adalberto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Adalberto fails with the takedown
and Cage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage blocking some punches.
Cage stalling in the clinch.
Cage lands a body shot.
Adalberto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Adalberto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cage pushes Adalberto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cage lands a shot to the body.
Adalberto jumps guard but Cage stands there with Adalberto around his waist. Adalberto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cage lands a left hand.
Come on Cage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage.
Adalberto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cage as the two fighters clinch.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cage just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cage.
Adalberto is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cage.
Cage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Adalberto 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adalberto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adalberto misses with a hook to the body
and Cage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adalberto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adalberto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adalberto misses with a wild body shot.
Cage sizes up Adalberto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adalberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adalberto misses with a body shot.
Adalberto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cage rather than just go for the knockout.
Cage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage 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.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Adalberto 's shoulder, as Adalberto tries to avoid the shot.
Adalberto fails with the takedown
and Cage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adalberto 's knee momentarily.
Adalberto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adalberto misses with a takedown
and Cage counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hipolito Adalberto .
Cage moves into range and clinches up with Adalberto .
Cage lands a body shot.
Cage digs a right hand into Adalberto 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adalberto 's gas tank.
Cage lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Cage.
Adalberto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cage lands a body punch.
Cage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adalberto is breathing heavily.
Cage scores with a shot to the side of Adalberto 's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
A shot in the inside from Cage.
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
Cage has Adalberto pushed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cage.
Cage blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Cage.
Cage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adalberto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cage is stalling here.
Adalberto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto working hard to break the clinch.
Adalberto is trying to drag Cage to the mat but Cage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cage.
Adalberto fails to pull guard.
Cage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adalberto .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cage.
A body shot lands from Cage.
Cage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto tries to circle away but Cage has him pinned against the cage.
Adalberto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adalberto is trying to drag Cage to the mat but Cage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cage lands a body punch.
Adalberto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cage prevents the takedown attempt.
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Cage.
Cage digs a right hand underneath Adalberto 's ribcage. Adalberto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cage lands a hook that snaps the head of Adalberto backwards.
Cage lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage stops a takedown attempt from Adalberto .
Nice body punch from Cage.
Come on Cage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adalberto fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
A head punch on the inside from Adalberto fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Cage.
Cage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cage lands a body shot.
Adalberto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Cage lands a body shot.
Cage is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Adalberto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adalberto works Cage's body with a nice hook.
Hipolito Adalberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Adalberto down.
Adalberto misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adalberto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adalberto lands in his opponent's guard.
Adalberto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adalberto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adalberto preventing the sweep.
Adalberto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adalberto looking to pass the guard.
Adalberto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cage avoids the body shot from Adalberto .
Cage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Adalberto .
Cage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adalberto 's head backwards.
Cage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adalberto can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Adalberto takes one to the side of the head.
Adalberto misses with a takedown
and Cage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hipolito Adalberto .
Adalberto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adalberto has his takedown stuffed
and Cage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adalberto needs to keep his hands up - Cage had a free shot at his head there.
Cage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adalberto on the side of the head.
A cross from Cage lands.
Adalberto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cage counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnny Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Adalberto fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adalberto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adalberto tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adalberto 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cage moves into range and clinches up with Adalberto .
Cage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Adalberto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cage pushes Adalberto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cage.
Cage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cage - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto working hard to break the clinch.
Cage is pressed up against the cage. Adalberto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cage down to the mat. Cage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Adalberto .
Cage lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Cage.
Cage thuds his right hand into Adalberto 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cage misses with a wild combination.
Adalberto throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adalberto misses with a shot to the body
and Cage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cage works on Adalberto 's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cage.
Good body shot from Cage.
Adalberto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Adalberto down.
Adalberto shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adalberto 's knee momentarily.
Adalberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adalberto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cage connects with a single shot there.
Adalberto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cage thuds his right hand into Adalberto 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cage works over Adalberto 's head and body with a nice combination.
Adalberto tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hipolito Adalberto .
Cage works the jab nicely.
A shot to the body from Adalberto misses
letting Cage counter with a right hand.
Adalberto takes one to the side of the head.
Adalberto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adalberto fails with the takedown
and Cage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adalberto thinking.
Adalberto has his takedown stuffed
and Cage counters with a low kick, right behind Adalberto 's knee.
Cage lands a jab.
Cage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adalberto 's head.
Adalberto tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adalberto thinking.
Cage pushes Adalberto up against the cage in a clinch.
Cage leaning against his opponent.
Adalberto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cage prevents it.
Cage scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto can't get the takedown.
Adalberto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
Cage taking a breather.
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but Cage won't allow it.
Adalberto is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Cage works on Adalberto 's body with a couple of short punches.
Cage is stalling here.
Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Cage is leaning against Adalberto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adalberto has Cage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto is working for takedown but Cage is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Cage.
Cage pushes Adalberto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cage lands a body shot.
Cage pushes Adalberto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cage pushes Adalberto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cage stalls.
Adalberto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cage smiles and moves away.
Adalberto scores a takedown into full mount!
Cage sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adalberto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cage defending well though.
Cage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cage tries to get out of the position.
Cage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adalberto .
Adalberto throws a strike but Cage avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cage looking for a sweep. Not yet Cage, not yet.
Cage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adalberto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cage holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Adalberto with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Cage to counter with a crisp jab.
Cage lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage had his way with Hipolito Adalberto in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Adalberto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adalberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a right hand to the body.
Adalberto scores a takedown into full mount!
Adalberto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cage is in all sorts of trouble here.
Adalberto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cage turns into him and now he's in Adalberto 's guard.
Adalberto wants to sweep but no luck.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Adalberto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adalberto on the ground.
Adalberto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adalberto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adalberto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cage defends well.
Adalberto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Adalberto trying to strike off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Adalberto fails with the takedown
and Cage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cage avoids the body shot from Adalberto .
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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cage.
Adalberto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
Adalberto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage moves into the clinch.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hipolito Adalberto .
A right hook to the body lands for Cage.
Cage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cage scores with a hook to the body.
Cage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adalberto .
Cage stalls.
Nice body punch from Cage - that landed with a thud.
Adalberto drags the fight down to the ground.
Adalberto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.
Adalberto wants to sweep but no luck.
Cage stays in close to Adalberto 's body and controls the position.
Adalberto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cage is one step ahead there.
Hipolito Adalberto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adalberto is looking for a triangle but Cage pushes his legs off easily.
Cage trying to control but Adalberto is working from the bottom.
Adalberto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adalberto tries to strike from the bottom.
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 Johnny Cage.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cage, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Johnny Cage!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Johnny Cage!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Beastly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wahoo McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beastly comes to the cage accompanied by Boadicea by Enya. McDaniel has chosen War Dance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bam Bam Beastly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wahoo McDaniel!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniel tries to clinch but Beastly is having none of it.
Beastly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDaniel.
McDaniel throws a low kick but Beastly avoids it.
McDaniel clinches with his opponent.
McDaniel keeps control of Beastly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beastly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDaniel lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by McDaniel.
McDaniel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDaniel lands a knee to the body.
Beastly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDaniel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by McDaniel.
McDaniel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beastlys head.
Beastly jumps guard but McDaniel stands there with Beastly around his waist. Beastly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam Beastly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDaniel connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bam Bam Beastly has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by McDaniel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McDaniel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McDaniel lands a body shot.
Beastly takes a knee right on the jaw!
McDaniel prevents the takedown attempt.
Beastly drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDaniel pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDaniel lands a brutal head kick. Beastly looks out on his feet and McDaniel throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Wahoo McDaniel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einar Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Einar Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Einar Lee!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wood is able to avoid easily.
Lee jabs at Wood's body.
Lee throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Einar Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Wood missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Wood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Wood pushes him off.
A lazy left from Wood finds it's target.
Wood blocks a head kick by Lee.
Wood digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Lee! He's out on his feet! Wood rushes in and drops Lee with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rob Wood!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Colmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakuin Ekaku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Colmen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku connects with a looping right hand.
Colmen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Colmen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Colmen does no damage.
Ekaku dodges the punch combination from Colmen.
Colmen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Colmen lands with a right hand.
Colmen scores with a body shot.
Colmen moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Colmen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jay Colmen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colmen misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Colmen.
Colmen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colmen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Colmen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Colmen lands a with a good body shot.
Ekaku cracks Colmen with a good jab.
Colmen thows a body shot but no joy.
Colmen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Colmen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekaku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Colmen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekaku thinking.
Ekaku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Colmen counters with a two punch combo.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Jay Colmen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colmen throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colmen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ekaku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Colmen won't be happy with that.
Ekaku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ekaku taking a break here but Colmen is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colmen is trying to stand up here but Ekaku is controlling him well.
Ekaku is looking to take a break and control but Colmen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colmen trying to control from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Colmen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ekaku is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Colmen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Colmen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colmen wants to stand but Ekaku has his arm trapped.
Ekaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colmen just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Colmen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ekaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Colmen swinging wilding here.
Colmen takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku cracks Colmen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Colmen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Ekaku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Colmen saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Colmen tries to work over Ekaku's front leg with a kick but Ekaku checks it.
Ekaku throws a head kick that Colmen semi-blocks.
Colmen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Colmen.
Colmen takes one to the side of the head.
Colmen 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Colmen tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku cracks a nice hook into Colmen's ribs.
Colmen misses with a jab to the body
and Ekaku counters with a nice body shot.
Colmen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colmen throws a one two combo.
Colmen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ekaku rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colmen misses with a body shot.
Colmen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku throws a sloppy head kick and Colmen moves out of range easily.
Jay Colmen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colmen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colmen misses with a jab to the body
and Ekaku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colmen thinking.
Colmen checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Colmen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekaku goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the body
and Colmen counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Colmen.
Ekaku throws a lazy head kick
and Colmen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku misses with a takedown attempt - Colmen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hakuin Ekaku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colmen loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colmen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekaku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Colmen defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colmen throws a series of strikes that have Ekaku backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Colmen checks a low kick from Ekaku.
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 Hakuin Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Colmen.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colmen manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a jab when Colmen was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Colmen misses the target.
Ekaku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ekaku cracks a nice hook into Colmen's ribs.
Colmen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ekaku counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colmen.
Ekaku misses with a low kick as Colmen jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colmen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Colmen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ekaku.
Colmen throws a leg kick but Ekaku checks it.
Colmen misses with a jab to the body
and Ekaku counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ekaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colmen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Colmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colmen has Ekaku pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colmen is keeping the position for now.
Colmen wants to control but Ekaku passes easily into half guard.
Ekaku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Colmen is controlling Ekaku's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ekaku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku is looking for a kimura but Colmen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ekaku to get the leverage.
Colmen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ekaku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ekaku's back!
Ekaku is trying to break free.
Colmen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Colmen is not going to allow Ekaku to sit and survive in this position.
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.
Colmen keeps control of the position easily here as Ekaku tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Ekaku right now.
Colmen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ekaku slips a jab from Colmen.
Colmen throws a combination that misses
and Ekaku counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Colmen throws a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Colmen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Colmen.
Colmen walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Colmen misses with a hook to the body
and Ekaku counters with a flying knee. Nice.
It looks like Jay Colmen has been cut.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Colmen's shoulder, as Colmen tries to avoid the shot.
Colmen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ekaku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Colmen.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick
and Colmen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Colmen misses
and Ekaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku throws a hook but Colmen blocks it.
Colmen misses with a combination
and Ekaku counters with an inside leg kick.
Colmen throws a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a single leg into guard. Colmen didn't expect that.
Ekaku pushes down on Colmen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Colmen is looking to improve his position.
Ekaku tries to pass to full mount but Colmen defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Colmen defends it well.
Ekaku is pressing down on Colmen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Colmen is holding on for now.
Colmen gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Colmen dives on top into guard.
Colmen stands up and waves to Ekaku to follow him.
Colmen scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Colmen thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colmen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Colmen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colmen fails to land with a series of punches.
Colmen misses with a combination
and Ekaku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colmen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Colmen swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Ekaku.
Colmen ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku had his way with Jay Colmen in that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Colmen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Colmen stuffs the takedown.
Colmen misses with a jab to the body
and Ekaku counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ekaku.
Colmen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colmen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Colmen is controlling Ekaku's posture.
Let's hope that Colmen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colmen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Colmen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ekaku pushes down on Colmen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ekaku passes into side control, despite Colmen's attempt to control the position.
Ekaku landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Colmen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Colmen parries the strikes from Ekaku easily there. Ekaku is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Colmen to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colmen prevents Ekaku from moving into mount.
Colmen tries to improve position but can't.
Ekaku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ekaku sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Colmen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Colmen gets back to half guard.
Colmen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Colmen trying to control but Ekaku postures up.
Colmen tries to roll over but Ekaku keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuin Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ekaku 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Hakuin Ekaku!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Hakuin Ekaku!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Hakuin Ekaku!
Hakuin Ekaku wins by unanimous decision!
Hakuin Ekaku retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor Nansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty comes to the cage accompanied by You can't stand me now. Nansen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Prodigy - Thunder. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Doherty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tor Nansen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doherty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nansen throws a sloppy head kick and Doherty moves out of range easily.
Doherty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doherty lands the left hand.
Nansen checks a leg kick.
Doherty throws a leg kick which misses Nansen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nansen tries to avoid it.
Nansen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nansen scores with a takedown into Doherty's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doherty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doherty is trying to keep Nansen in close.
Doherty looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nansen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nansen is working away from the top position though.
Doherty is looking to improve his position.
Doherty won't allow Nansen to pass to mount.
Doherty wants to improve his position but Nansen is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doherty throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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.
Nansen thows a leg kick but Doherty checks it
and Doherty counters with a good low kick that Nansen was not able to check.
Nansen throws a sloppy body shot
and Doherty counters with a low kick, right behind Nansen 's knee.
Doherty lands a head kick!
Nansen throws a hook to the side of Doherty's head but Doherty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Nansen misses.
Nansen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nansen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doherty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nansen takes a swing at Doherty's ribcage but misses.
Nansen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nansen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Doherty counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty takes one to the chin there.
Nansen tries a head kick but it misses.
Doherty scores a takedown into full mount!
Doherty controlling from mount.
Doherty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nansen is looking to escape.
Doherty punching from mount but Nansen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen can't escape the position.
Nansen wants to control but Doherty is having none of it.
Doherty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Doherty trying to control but Nansen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nansen walks into a jab.
Nansen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nansen with a poor takedown
and Doherty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tor Nansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nansen is looking to chop away at Doherty's legs.
Nansen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Doherty makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doherty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Doherty is just out of range.
A combination from Nansen does no damage.
Doherty gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nansen throws a hook but Doherty blocks it.
Doherty lunges at Nansen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nansen's hand.
Doherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doherty tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doherty.
Doherty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doherty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nansen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doherty in his tracks.
Doherty throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nansen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doherty scores with a takedown into Nansen's guard.
Doherty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doherty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nansen 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty trying to control but Nansen is working from the bottom.
Doherty wants to pass the guard but Nansen is keeping the position.
Nansen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doherty controls the pace.
Nansen has his foot on Doherty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doherty works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doherty lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Doherty misses the target.
Doherty throws a head kick that Nansen semi-blocks.
Pete Doherty is winning the standup battle so far.
Nansen looks for the body kick but Doherty saw that one coming.
Doherty takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doherty.
Doherty tries a low kick but Nansen avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doherty.
Nansen throws a shot from downtown. Doherty moves away and avoids it.
Doherty throws a lazy body kick
and Nansen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nansen wants to take a breather but Doherty is having none of it.
Nansen lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen trying to control from half guard but Doherty is working away.
Nansen wants to advance to full mount but Doherty doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Doherty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nansen is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Doherty trying to keep a closed guard but Nansen is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab, jab by Nansen - just one landing.
Doherty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nansen.
Tor Nansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doherty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nansen is out of range and Doherty settles back down.
Nansen lands with an uppercut that bounces Doherty off the cage and back into rage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doherty, right into the meat.
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt.
Nansen lands an overhand right.
Nansen throws a head kick that misses.
Nansen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Doherty moves away from the strike by Nansen.
Nansen missing with a left hand there. Doherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nansen misses with a takedown attempt
and Doherty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Doherty misses the shot to the body.
Doherty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Doherty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doherty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doherty scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doherty.
Nansen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doherty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doherty scores a takedown into full mount!
Doherty tries to control but Nansen wriggling away.
Nansen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nansen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nansen is squirming around, avoiding Doherty's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nansen can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty looking to control but Nansen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Doherty is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nansen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nansen!
Doherty controls Nansen momentarily but Nansen frees himself.
Doherty is really struggling to control Nansen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Nansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Doherty has wrist control.
Nansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Doherty is retaining full guard.
Doherty looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nansen has picked Doherty up and slammed him! Doherty can't keep hold of the triangle and Nansen manages to pass to side control!
Nansen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nansen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doherty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nansen's best efforts.
Doherty is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nansen with a poor takedown
and Doherty counters with a low kick, right behind Nansen 's knee.
Nansen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Doherty is looking to reverse the position.
Doherty can't do much from the bottom here.
Nansen looking to control but instead Doherty has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Doherty actively working from the bottom here.
Doherty keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty tries to roll over but Nansen keeps him under control.
Doherty wants to control but Nansen is keeping busy.
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.
Nansen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doherty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nansen pulls his head out easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nansen misses with a looping left.
Nansen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nansen misses the body punch
and Doherty counters with a leg kick.
Nansen tries to clinch up.
Doherty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Doherty showed some decent athleticism there.
Nansen moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nansen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Doherty is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nansen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Doherty's back instead.
Nansen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Doherty wants to control his opponent's hands but Nansen gets his hands free.
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.
Doherty breaks Nansen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Doherty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Doherty makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Doherty pushes down on Nansen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doherty tries to pass to full mount but Nansen defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty had his way with Tor Nansen in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Doherty checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice combination there by Nansen.
Nansen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Doherty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doherty is trying to control Nansen's posture but Nansen avoids it.
Nansen is looking to take a break and control but Doherty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Doherty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nansen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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.
A shot to the body from Nansen misses
and Doherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nansen throws a leg kick
and Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nansen looks to land a right hand but Doherty moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Nansen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Doherty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nansen's calf.
A head kick from Doherty lands but Nansen takes it in his stride.
Doherty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nansen misses with a looping right.
Doherty throws a hook but Nansen blocks it.
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
Nansen misses with a body shot.
Nansen takes a swing at Doherty's ribcage but misses.
Nansen moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Doherty's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Doherty wants to control from the top but Nansen keeps moving.
Nansen working for a triangle but Doherty defends it easily.
Nansen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Doherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Nansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen keeping full guard, as Doherty tries to pass.
Doherty trying to control but Nansen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doherty slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 Pete Doherty.
Well Doherty 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Pete Doherty!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Pete Doherty!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Pete Doherty!
Pete Doherty wins by unanimous decision!
Pete Doherty retains his lightweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Lee Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Swagger's choice of entrance music: UGK - Diamonds & Wood. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Earl Lee Swagger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Ferreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Earl Lee Swagger!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ferreira misses with the combination.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch but Swagger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swagger moves out of range of the body kick from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a double jab.
Ferreira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swagger. Swagger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swagger defending well as Ferreira loads up on a big left hand.
Ferreira throws a leg kick but Swagger moved away.
Swagger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferreira.
Swagger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira manages to avoid it.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Ferreira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick from Ferreira misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the body
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swagger throws a series of punches but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ronaldo Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Swagger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swagger throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Ferreira does it's job there.
Ferreira slips under a jab from Swagger.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Swagger saw that one coming.
Swagger blocks a head kick by Ferreira.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Swagger with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger drops his hands momentarily and Ferreira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ferreira throws a sloppy head kick and Swagger moves out of range easily.
Ferreira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swagger. That did some damage!
Ferreira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ferreira wants to land a leg kick but Swagger is out of range.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swagger.
Swagger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreira circles away quickly and effectively.
Swagger blocks a head kick by Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to clinch up.
Ferreira tries a low kick but Swagger avoids it.
Ferreira misses with a combination
and Swagger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferreira thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira lands with a kick to the temple. Swagger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ferreira walks into a stiff left hand from Swagger.
A big left from Ferreira misses.
Swagger throws a body punch but Ferreira moves out of range.
Swagger slips a jab from Ferreira.
Swagger defending well as Ferreira loads up on a big left hand.
Ferreira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferreira scores with a jab.
Ferreira throws a lazy head kick
and Swagger counters with a left and a right that stings Ferreira.
Ferreira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
Ferreira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a leg kick but Swagger checks it.
Swagger's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Swagger duly obliges.
Swagger missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira connects with a high kick.
Ferreira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swagger checks it well.
Ferreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swagger.
Swagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swagger blocks the body kick.
Ferreira misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Swagger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferreira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Earl Lee Swagger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Swagger swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Swagger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferreira tries to clinch up
enabling Swagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Swagger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferreira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferreira throws a right and a left that Swagger avoids nicely.
Jab from Ferreira.
Ferreira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferreira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swagger's head.
Ronaldo Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Swagger counter with a right hand.
Ferreira moves in looking to clinch but Swagger pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ferreira staying out of range there.
Swagger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Swagger.
Ferreira throws an overhand right that lands on Swagger's shoulder, as Swagger tries to avoid the shot.
Swagger throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferreira throws a big shot that misses.
Ferreira tried to score with a low kick but Swagger checks it.
Ferreira throws a sloppy head kick and Swagger moves out of range easily.
Swagger throws a series of punches but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira throws a big shot that misses.
Swagger defending well as Ferreira loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Swagger misses with the combination.
A low kick from Swagger is predictable there
and Swagger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swagger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swagger just misses with a punch to the body.
Swagger blocks a head kick by Ferreira.
Swagger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ferreira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swagger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ferreira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swagger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreira circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferreira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferreira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ferreira misses with a body shot
and Swagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Swagger slips a jab from Ferreira.
Swagger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferreira doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira misses with a straight right.
A combination from Ferreira does no damage.
Ferreira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swagger swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira throws a hook to the side of Swagger's head but Swagger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira looks to land a combination but Swagger avoids it well.
Ferreira misses with a hook.
Ferreira misses with a looping left.
Swagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira.
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.
Swagger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferreira moves out of range as Swagger strikes.
Ferreira misses with a double jab.
Ferreira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swagger. That did some damage!
Ferreira slips a jab and a cross from Swagger.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Swagger saw that one coming.
Ferreira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ferreira connects with the punch.
Ferreira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swagger throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a head kick. Swagger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Swagger takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira throws a push kick but Swagger slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Earl Lee Swagger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swagger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Swagger.
Swagger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferreira.
A slow jab from Swagger misses its intended target.
Ferreira wants to land a leg kick but Swagger is out of range.
Swagger walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Ferreira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Swagger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Swagger misses its intended target.
Swagger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Swagger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger throws a nice looking combination but Ferreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swagger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Earl Lee Swagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swagger slips a straight right by Ferreira.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Swagger.
Ferreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferreira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swagger staying out of range there.
Ferreira has closed the distance and engaged Swagger in a clinch.
Swagger stalls.
Ferreira is trying to stall.
Ferreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferreira is looking to break free of the clinch but Swagger has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferreira.
Swagger lands a shoulder strike.
Swagger tries to circle away but Ferreira has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferreira.
Swagger keeps control of Ferreira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferreira has Swagger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swagger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ferreira is trying to force a seperation but Swagger has the dominant position.
Swagger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferreira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swagger is trying to maintain a safe position but Ferreira gets an underhook and turns Swagger into the cage.
Ferreira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swagger blocks the body kick.
Swagger ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
Swagger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferreira throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Swagger blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Swagger lands with a right hand.
Ferreira scores with a hook.
Swagger slips a jab from Ferreira.
Swagger misses with a hook. Ferreira ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Swagger lands.
Swagger misses with a two punch combination.
Ferreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferreira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swagger counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferreira throws a head kick but Swagger moves out of range.
Swagger checks the leg kick.
Ferreira throws a looping overhand right but Swagger ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Swagger moves out of range.
Ferreira looks to throw the jab but Swagger is out of range.
Swagger cracks Ferreira with a good jab.
A slow jab from Ferreira misses its intended target.
Ferreira misses with a body punch
and Swagger counters with a one-two to the body.
Ferreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swagger throws out the jab.
Swagger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Swagger connects with a body shot.
Ferreira scores with a nice right hand.
Ferreira throws a jab when Swagger was well out of range.
Ferreira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Swagger connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swagger ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Lee Swagger really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferreira walks into a straight right hand from Swagger.
Ferreira misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Ferreira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swagger.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Swagger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a looping right.
Swagger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ferreira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses
and Swagger counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger throws a right hand that Ferreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferreira also avoids with ease.
Swagger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferreira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferreira lands a really nice looking cross but Swagger seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira slips a jab and a cross from Swagger.
Ferreira tried to score with a low kick but Swagger checks it.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
Swagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a double jab
letting Swagger counter with a right hand.
Ferreira misses with a low kick as Swagger jumps back.
Swagger connects with a right hand. Ferreira shakes it off.
Ferreira moves away from the strike by Swagger.
Ferreira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferreira wants to slow Swagger down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice shot by Ferreira.
Ferreira missing with a left hand there. Swagger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira misses the body punch
enabling Swagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferreira jabs Swagger right on the nose. Swagger blinks but takes it well.
Ferreira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swagger's hands.
Ferreira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ferreira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swagger scores with a jab to the body.
Swagger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swagger throws out a leg kick but Ferreira moves out of range and Swagger only half commits.
Swagger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferreira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferreira scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Swagger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger takes one to the side of the head.
Ferreira blocks a jab.
Ferreira missing with a left hand there. Swagger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Swagger saw that one coming.
Ferreira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swagger counters with a nice body shot.
Swagger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferreira checks the leg kick.
Ferreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swagger misses with a hook.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Swagger moved out of range nicely.
Swagger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swagger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swagger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Swagger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a sloppy head kick and Swagger moves out of range easily.
Ferreira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swagger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferreira thinking.
Ferreira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swagger can pounce on him.
Ferreira takes a swing at Swagger's ribcage but misses.
Swagger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira moves away.
Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swagger.
Ferreira throws a jab when Swagger was well out of range.
Swagger avoids the head kick by Ferreira.
Ferreira blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swagger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swagger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swagger throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Lee Swagger dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swagger manages to avoid it.
Ferreira ducks right into an uppercut from Swagger.
Swagger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferreira to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferreira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swagger counters with a straight right hand.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Swagger.
Ferreira connects with a looping right hand.
Ferreira throws a wild body kick that Swagger sees coming a mile off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferreira, right into the meat.
Ferreira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swagger scores with a jab. Ferreira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swagger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ferreira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swagger's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferreira.
Swagger connects with the punch.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Swagger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Swagger moves away and avoids it.
Swagger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swagger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira manages to avoid it.
Swagger scores with a nice strike.
Ferreira misses with a hook.
Ferreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Swagger moved out of range nicely.
Swagger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ronaldo Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swagger looks to land a left hand but Ferreira moved out of range nicely.
Swagger misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Swagger misses its intended target.
Swagger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferreira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Swagger ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a head shot.
Ferreira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swagger has time to react.
Ferreira throws a hook to the side of Swagger's head but Swagger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira cracks the inside of Swagger's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger throws the left hand but Ferreira avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Ferreira.
Swagger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferreira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferreira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swagger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a lazy head kick
and Swagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swagger misses with a series of wild punches.
Swagger moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferreira misses with a combination
and Swagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger misses with a body punch
and Ferreira counters with a thumping low kick.
Swagger blocks a head kick by Ferreira.
Swagger slips under a jab.
Swagger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swagger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swagger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferreira can pounce on him.
Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swagger.
Swagger moves out of range as Ferreira strikes.
Ferreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swagger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferreira finds it's way round the side to connect with Swagger's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Earl Lee Swagger.
I've got Swagger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Earl Lee Swagger!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Earl Lee Swagger!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Earl Lee Swagger!
Earl Lee Swagger wins by unanimous decision!
Earl Lee Swagger is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Sen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let It Rock. Carver comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jay Z - Run this Town (Broken Halo Remix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jin Sen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Sen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Solomon Carver!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sen swings for the body but Carver moves out of range.
Sen misses with a looping left.
Sen tries a head kick but it misses.
Carver misses with a hook.
Carver scores with a decent looking hook.
Sen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sen scores with a nice strike.
Sen keeps Carver at a distance using the push kick.
Sen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver blocks a head kick by Sen.
Carver blocks a head kick by Sen.
Sen lands a jab to the head.
Carver throws a body punch but Sen moves out of range.
Sen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carver's head.
Carver avoids the body shot from Sen.
Sen cracks Carver with a good jab.
Sen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carver takes one to the side of the head.
Carver throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carver looks to land a right hand but Sen moved out of range.
Carver misses the jab.
Carver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sen connects with a jab.
Carver keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carver misses with an uppercut. Sen saw that one coming.
Carver misses with a body punch
and Carver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sen thinking.
Carver misses with an uppercut.
Sen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carver is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carver throws a lazy right hand but Sen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sen looks to land a right hand but Carver moved out of range.
Carver ducks under a wild hook from Sen.
Carver 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Carver leaves Sen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Carver finds it's way through Sen's defenses.
Sen throws a leg kick that misses.
Carver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sen scoring well with a low kick there.
Carver looks to score with a jab to the body but Sen is just out of range.
Sen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jin Sen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body kick there by Sen.
Sen is looking to land body kicks.
Carver throws a hook to the side of Sen's head but Sen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carver throws a lazy right hand but Sen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sen throws a lazy head kick
and Carver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick from Sen lands but Carver takes it in his stride.
Carver is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sen. That's going to slow Carver down.
Carver is still on wobbly legs! Can Sen finish him?
Carver looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sen throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Carver crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jin Sen!
Jin Sen retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Puno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cee Digits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digits comes into a darkened arena with his song building. C.$krilla - Freeze Frame kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Puno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cee Digits!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno throws a chopping leg kick but Digits manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Digits scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Fidel Puno has been cut.
Digits fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Digits scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puno there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to de liver by Digits. Beautiful body shot.
Digits swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Digits lands a nice hook to Puno's body. Puno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puno tries a low kick but Digits avoids it.
Puno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digits fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Digits is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puno rather than just go for the knockout.
Puno is breathing heavily.
Digits drops Puno with a nice combination! Digits dives into Puno's guard, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Digits is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digits trying to stand up but can't free himself from Puno's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno has his foot on Digits's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Digits works his way back into a safe position though.
Digits pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Puno 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digits avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Digits sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Puno's guard.
Digits is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Digits doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Digits manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Digits is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Digits decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Puno, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cee Digits dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Puno's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Digits 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.
Fidel Puno's cut is getting worse.
Puno throws a head kick that half lands.
Puno throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Digits to counter with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Digits scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Digits looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Digits counters with a nice body shot.
Digits just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno misses with a straight left.
Digits throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digits misses with a wild combination.
Puno thows a leg kick but Digits checks it
and Digits counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Puno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Digits moves out of range as Puno throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Digits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puno.
Digits throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
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.
Digits misses with a looping left.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Digits misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Digits swinging wilding here.
Puno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Digits.
Fidel Puno's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head kick by Puno misses
and Digits counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digits misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Digits misses with a wild combination.
Puno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Digits swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Digits misses the body punch
and Puno counters with an outside leg kick.
Digits on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puno. Puno obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digits keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Digits tries to move into range but Puno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Puno slips under a jab from Digits.
Puno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cee Digits seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Digits is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Digits uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Puno scores with a hook to the body. Digits takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Puno connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Digits to the floor! Puno dives in looking for the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Puno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Puno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looks like Cee Digits has been cut.
Puno misses with a body punch
and Digits counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Digits slips a straight right by Puno.
Fidel Puno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puno circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Digits drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Puno follows Digits to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fidel Puno!
Fidel Puno retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jigoro Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jigoro Kane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Phillips backs up against the cage.
Phillips misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Phillips throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Kane.
Kane ducks right into an uppercut from Phillips.
Kane stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillips. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillips misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Phillips takes one to the side of the head.
Phillips slips under a jab from Kane.
Kane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phillips on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips tries to clinch there but Kane circles away.
Jab by Kane.
Kane misses with an uppercut.
Jigoro Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phillips shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kane defends it nicely.
Jigoro Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Phillips.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phillips throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phillips was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phillips checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phillips looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phillips has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phillips there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phillips is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane dances in with a quick combination. Phillips is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kane snaps Phillips's head back. Phillips stumbles backwards against the cage. Kane steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Phillips's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Phillips just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jigoro Kane!
Jigoro Kane retains his welterweight title!
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