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EUFC 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mike miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonjiro Fuuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, mike miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yonjiro Fuuma!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
miller wants to clinch.
mike miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuuma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fuuma pulls his leg out and moves away.
miller digs a good body shot into Fuuma's ribs.
miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuuma manages to avoid it.
Fuuma tries a head kick but it misses.
miller throws a series of punches but Fuuma moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by miller!
Fuuma checks a leg kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Fuuma blocks the low kick.
Fuuma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around miller's waist but miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fuuma off to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuuma moves into the clinch.
Fuuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of miller backwards.
miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fuuma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Fuuma has double underhooks.
Fuuma is trying to trip miller. He has hold of a leg but miller is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fuuma persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
miller is trying to keep Fuuma in close.
Fuuma thows a big elbow that misses.
miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if miller tries to get out of the position.
Fuuma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed miller's guard.
Fuuma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed miller's head.
Fuuma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fuuma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
miller preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
miller is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuuma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fuuma lands with a punch from half guard.
miller trying to hold on to Fuuma's head to control him but Fuuma postures up.
Fuuma prevents miller from improving his position.
Fuuma wants to take a breather but miller is having none of it.
miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuuma.
Fuuma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
miller is looking to escape.
Fuuma working over miller with some ground and pound. miller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuuma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fuuma moves into the clinch successfully.
miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fuuma has him pressed against the cage.
miller wants to break free but Fuuma has control.
miller is breathing heavily.
Fuuma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Fuuma.
Fuuma turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
miller tries to bench press Fuuma off him but Fuuma keeps the position.
miller avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fuuma.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
miller taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fuuma working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuuma fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fuuma landing a few strikes.
miller is looking for a sweep.
miller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fuuma scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuuma cracks miller with a big right hand but miller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fuuma on the ground.
Fuuma in side control, throwing shots but miller defends.
Fuuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but miller keeps working.
Fuuma landing a few strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuuma is putting a hurting on miller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fuuma creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonjiro Fuuma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fuuma shoots in for a double leg but miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
miller swings for the body but Fuuma moves out of range.
Fuuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from miller.
miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuuma has miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuuma has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed miller clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
miller rolls, trying to escape but Fuuma keeps control of the position.
Fuuma lands a shot to the head.
Fuuma scores with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuuma lands a shot to the head.
Fuuma punishes miller with strikes from the back mount.
Yonjiro Fuuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
miller covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
miller covering up well and avoiding damage.
miller takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Fuuma is punishing miller with strikes - can he finish him?!
Fuuma scores with strikes from the back.
Fuuma lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can miller hold on?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuuma lands a shot to the body.
Fuuma lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Fuuma scores with punches and elbows.
Fuuma is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. miller knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften miller for a finish.
Fuuma is not going to allow miller to sit and survive in this position.
Fuuma tightening his grip on miller, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
miller grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
miller tries to break free.
Fuuma is punishing miller with strikes - can he finish him?!
Fuuma lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Fuuma.
Fuuma punishes miller with strikes from the back mount.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Fuuma. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
miller trying to control the hands but Fuuma won't let him.
I would not like to be miller right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
miller wants to control his opponent's hands but Fuuma gets his hands free.
Fuuma lands a shot to the body.
Fuuma lands a shot to the head.
Fuuma throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting miller!
Can miller hold on?! Fuuma is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Fuuma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fuuma scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. miller is looking for a way out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
miller is trapped and Fuuma is scoring with shots to the head and body.
miller grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonjiro Fuuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
miller tries to clinch
and Fuuma counters by clinching up.
Fuuma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuuma tries to clinch up.
miller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fuuma to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fuuma thows a big elbow that misses.
miller trying to keep a closed guard but Fuuma is proving a slippery customer.
Fuuma wants to control from the top but miller keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuuma throwing strikes but missing.
Fuuma throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuuma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fuuma postures up and lands a big shot to miller's brow.
Fuuma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed miller's guard.
Fuuma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fuuma working the head and body with strikes.
Fuuma is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, miller has managed to free his arm - good work.
miller is staying active underneath Fuuma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fuuma thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing miller to regain full guard.
Fuuma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuuma throws a big right hand that misses.
Fuuma thows a big elbow that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
miller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fuuma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
mike miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
miller misses with a hook. Fuuma ducked under it nicely.
Fuuma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fuuma goes for a takedown attempt but miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fuuma looks for a takedown but miller sprawls well.
Fuuma tries to clinch up but miller circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
miller throws a hook but Fuuma avoids it easily.
Fuuma rushes miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fuuma lands a right hand.
Fuuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuuma blocks the elbow strike.
Fuuma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
mike miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonjiro Fuuma.
Fuuma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
miller trying to control the position but instead, Fuuma has worked for underhooks and has pushed miller into the cage.
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.
miller tries to circle away but Fuuma has him pinned against the cage.
Fuuma looking for a takedown.
Fuuma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from miller.
mike miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, miller throws an elbow but misses.
Yonjiro Fuuma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuuma is stalling here.
Fuuma gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yonjiro Fuuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fuuma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonjiro Fuuma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Kuassimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinse Mambosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuassimo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dejale Caer Todo El Peso. Mambosa has chosen Baba Yetu as his entrance music. 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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222 lbs
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220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simo Kuassimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kinse Mambosa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mambosa.
Mambosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuassimo lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Kuassimo misses its intended target.
Mambosa dodges the punch combination from Kuassimo.
Mambosa tries to clinch up but Kuassimo circles away and keeps his distance.
Mambosa is looking to clinch but Kuassimo is avoiding it.
Mambosa throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Simo Kuassimo has been cut.
Mambosa thuds his shin into the meat of Kuassimo's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mambosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mambosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuassimo circles away.
Kuassimo lands a front kick.
Mambosa feints and then cracks Kuassimo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuassimo down.
Kuassimo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mambosa connects with a high kick.
Kuassimo is rocked!
Kuassimo is looking to land body kicks.
Oh Kuassimo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot by Kuassimo.
Kuassimo looks for the body kick but Mambosa saw that one coming.
Kuassimo seems to have got his legs back now.
Mambosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuassimo managing to block the knees to the body from Mambosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kuassimo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mambosa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mambosa pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuassimo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mambosa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Mambosa on the inside.
Simo Kuassimo's cut is getting worse.
Kuassimo takes an elbow to the temple.
Mambosa misses with a knee to the head.
Kuassimo breaks from the clinch.
Kuassimo looks to land a combination but Mambosa avoids it well.
Kuassimo is breathing heavily.
Mambosa wants to clinch up but Kuassimo keeps it at a distance.
Kuassimo needs to keep his hands up - Mambosa had a free shot at his head there.
Mambosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuassimo circles away.
Kinse Mambosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuassimo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuassimo fails to land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mambosa!
Mambosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mambosa.
Mambosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuassimo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuassimo swats away the attempt to clinch by Mambosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuassimo keeps the fight on the outside.
Mambosa tries to clinch but Kuassimo moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mambosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mambosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mambosa walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Kuassimo.
Mambosa instigates a clinch.
Mambosa is trying to stall.
Mambosa prevents Kuassimo from breaking the clinch.
Kuassimo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuassimo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mambosa throws an elbow that misses.
Mambosa connects with a knee to the head.
Kuassimo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simo Kuassimo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kuassimo can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mambosa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuassimo avoids it.
Mambosa tries to land a knee to the head but Kuassimo blocks with his arms.
Kuassimo dodges an elbow strike from Mambosa.
Mambosa landing knees to the head.
Mambosa connects with a knee to the head.
Mambosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuassimo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mambosa has him pressed against the cage.
Mambosa tries to land a knee to the head but Kuassimo blocks with his arms.
Kuassimo blocks the elbow strike.
Kuassimo has had enough of the clinch but Mambosa keeps him there for the moment.
Mambosa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuassimo is trying to break the clinch but Mambosa is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mambosa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuassimo's brow.
Mambosa throws a head punch that misses.
Mambosa tries to throw a body punch but Kuassimo avoids it by throwing Mambosa back against the cage.
The referee calls for Mambosa to work.
Mambosa pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuassimo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuassimo wants to get back to striking at distance but Mambosa won't allow it.
Mambosa misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four 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.
Kuassimo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mambosa misses with a knee strike.
Mambosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuassimo controls his hands.
Mambosa throws an elbow that misses.
Kuassimo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuassimo dodges an elbow strike from Mambosa.
Kuassimo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuassimo catches Mambosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mambosa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kuassimo throws the kick towards the body but Mambosa avoids it.
Kuassimo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mambosa is just out of range.
Mambosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mambosa is rocked!
Kuassimo lands the left hand.
Mambosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuassimo finish him?
Kuassimo misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mambosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuassimo throws a jab but it's blocked by Mambosa.
Kuassimo drops Mambosa with a huge uppercut! Mambosa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kuassimo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Kuassimo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arkadi Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beasty Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kannegaard has chosen Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become as his entrance music. Beasty Kannegaard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arkadi Novikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beasty Kannegaard!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannegaard has managed to clinch.
Kannegaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Novikov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kannegaard is trying to buck Novikov off.
Kannegaard parries the strikes from Novikov easily there. Novikov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kannegaard to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Novikov is trying to ground and pound but Kannegaard uses the momentary lack of control by Novikov to regain half guard.
Novikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Novikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Novikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kannegaard's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Novikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Novikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Novikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kannegaard wants to get back to his feet but Novikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Novikov throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novikov thows a big elbow that misses.
Novikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kannegaard has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Novikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Novikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kannegaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kannegaard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kannegaard digs a good body shot into Novikov's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kannegaard moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kannegaard takes a swing at Novikov's ribcage but misses.
Beasty Kannegaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kannegaard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kannegaard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kannegaard connects with a nice looking jab.
Novikov dives in and grabs Kannegaard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kannegaard pushes down on Novikov's head and hops out.
Kannegaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kannegaard scores with a punch to the head.
Novikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novikov is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard scores with a jab to the body.
Kannegaard connects with a stiff jab that staggers Novikov - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Beasty Kannegaard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Kronburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owens is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Disturbed- Inside the Fire. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Kronburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Owens!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Owens misses its intended target.
Kronburger tests Owens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Owens - that will leave a mark!
Owens slips a jab from Kronburger.
Owens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kronburger throws a shot to the body.
Owens staying out of range there.
Kronburger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kronburger wants it to stay on the feet.
Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kronburger is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Kronburger circles away and we're back to standing.
Owens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Owens misses with a body kick.
Kronburger lands a glancing blow to the side of Owens's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronburger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Owens misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger throws a front kick aimed at Owens's knee but Owens avoids it well.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
Kronburger looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.
Kronburger's corner calls for a 1-2. Kronburger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Owens is rocked!
Owens switches off momentarily and Kronburger cracks him with a monster right hand! Owens topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kronburger dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kronburger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Kronburger!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Izreal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Izreal comes into the arena with In The Morning blaring out of the sound system. 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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169 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Izreal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Daniel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Izreal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daniel is looking to clinch but Izreal is avoiding it.
Daniel misses with a kick to the body.
Daniel is looking to clinch but Izreal is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Izreal!
Daniel is looking to clinch.
Izreal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Daniel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Izreal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Izreal stands up.
Izreal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daniel.
Daniel defending well as Izreal loads up on a big left hand.
Izreal keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izreal.
The fighters circling - Izreal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Izreal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Izreal stands up and waves to Daniel to follow him.
Daniel moves in looking to clinch but Izreal pushes him off.
Daniel moves into range and clinches up with Izreal.
Daniel missing with knees to the body.
Izreal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daniel walks away with a smile on his face. Izreal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daniel wants to clinch.
Daniel is looking to clinch.
Izreal looks to land a left hand but Daniel moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel doesn't manage to clinch there - Izreal circles away.
Izreal keeps the fight on the outside.
Izreal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Izreal throws a right hand that Daniel ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniel also avoids with ease.
Daniel is looking to clinch but Izreal is avoiding it.
Daniel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Izreal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daniel rushes Izreal and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Izreal as Daniel tries to tie him up.
Daniel wants to break free but Izreal has control.
Izreal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daniel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daniel misses with a body kick.
Izreal keeps the fight on the outside.
Daniel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daniel wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Izreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izreal scores with a three punch combo!
Jack Daniel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Izreal is breathing heavily.
Daniel tries to clinch up but Izreal circles away and keeps his distance.
Izreal throws a big shot that misses.
Izreal thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel tries to clinch but Izreal moves out of range.
Daniel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daniel misses the jab.
Daniel moves away from the strike by Izreal.
Daniel has closed the distance and engaged Izreal in a clinch.
Daniel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daniel tries to land knees in the clinch but Izreal avoids the damage to the body.
Daniel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Daniel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Izreal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daniel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dan Izreal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniel wants to clinch.
Daniel throws out a loose jab but Izreal uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel tries to clinch up but Izreal circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniel tries to clinch up but Izreal circles away and keeps his distance.
Izreal shoots in but no luck this time.
Daniel moves in looking to clinch but Izreal pushes him off.
Izreal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daniel circles away.
Daniel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Izreal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Daniel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Daniel regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniel is looking to improve his position.
Daniel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Izreal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daniel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Izreal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daniel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Izreal.
A slow jab from Izreal misses its intended target.
Izreal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daniel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Izreal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daniel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Izreal somewhat.
Daniel is looking to clinch but Izreal is avoiding it.
Izreal defending well as Daniel loads up on a big left hand.
Daniel tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izreal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniel sprawls well. Daniel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Izreal gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daniel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniel tries to clinch but Izreal moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Izreal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Daniel as Izreal shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Izreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Izreal blocks a head kick by Daniel.
Daniel tries to clinch up.
Daniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izreal moves away.
Daniel tries to clinch up but Izreal circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Izreal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniel doesn't manage to clinch there - Izreal circles away.
No joy there for Daniel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dan Izreal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniel stuffs the takedown.
Daniel tries to clinch there but Izreal circles away.
Izreal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Izreal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Daniel is trying to defend but Izreal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daniel is looking to control Izreal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daniel avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel is trying to stand up here but Izreal is controlling him well.
Daniel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Izreal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Izreal's back!
Izreal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Izreal is trying to shake Daniel off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Daniel won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Daniel lands with a nice body punch.
Daniel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniel wants to clinch.
Izreal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniel throws a series of punches but Izreal moves out of range.
Izreal avoids the body shot from Daniel.
Izreal feints and as Daniel raises his hands in defense, Izreal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izreal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Daniel is proving hard to escape from.
Daniel trying to control the position.
Daniel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daniel wants to get back to his feet but Izreal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Izreal stands and steps away. Daniel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Daniel throws a sloppy head kick and Izreal moves out of range easily.
Daniel tries to clinch but Izreal moves out of range.
Izreal gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izreal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniel keeps working.
Daniel is looking to control Izreal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daniel avoid being mounted?
Daniel actively working from the bottom here.
Izreal decides to return to a standing position.
Some wild striking there from Izreal.
Izreal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Izreal dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Izreal defending well as Daniel loads up on a big left hand.
Izreal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daniel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Izreal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Izreal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Daniel's guard.
Daniel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Izreal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniel looking to control but Izreal passes into half guard.
Izreal wants to stand but Daniel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Daniel tries to get to full guard but Izreal has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel is not content to let Izreal control the position.
Izreal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniel defends it well.
Daniel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Izreal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Izreal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dan Izreal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Daniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Izreal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daniel.
Izreal lands a jab.
Daniel moves in looking to clinch but Izreal pushes him off.
Daniel is looking to clinch but Izreal is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Izreal moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Daniel.
Nice defenses there by Daniel.
Izreal throws a jab when Daniel was well out of range.
Daniel is looking to clinch but Izreal is avoiding it.
Izreal avoids the body shot from Daniel.
Daniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Izreal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Izreal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Izreal with a hook.
Daniel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Izreal finds it's way round the side to connect with Daniel's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izreal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniel tries to clinch but Izreal is having none of it.
Daniel misses with a double jab.
Daniel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Izreal rather than just go for the knockout.
Izreal 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.
Daniel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Izreal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Izreal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daniel is looking to stand up but Izreal isn't so interested in that idea.
Izreal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daniel, up you get!
Izreal tests Daniel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daniel tries to clinch but Izreal moves out of range.
Daniel tries to clinch up but Izreal circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel tries to clinch there but Izreal circles away.
Izreal 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.
Daniel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Izreal stands up from Daniel's guard - Izreal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Izreal misses with a straight left.
Jack Daniel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel wants to clinch up but Izreal keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniel takes a swing at Izreal's ribcage but misses.
Daniel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniel tries to clinch there but Izreal circles away.
Daniel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Izreal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Izreal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Izreal!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrel Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raian Baaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Highway to Hell. Raian Baaden is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrel Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raian Baaden!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
Baaden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sackett sprawls well. Sackett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baaden gets slowly back to his feet.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Baaden checks it.
Sackett throws a body punch but Baaden moves out of range.
Baaden scores with a takedown into Sackett's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Baaden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baaden wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baaden stops Sackett from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Baaden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Baaden to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Baaden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sackett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baaden connects with a decent elbow.
Sackett is looking to regain half guard here but Baaden keeps moving and retains side control.
Baaden working the ground and pound but Sackett is defending the strikes.
Baaden working the head with strikes.
Baaden misses with the ground and pound.
Sackett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baaden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baaden off and has taken his back!
Sackett is hanging on to Baaden's back as he tries to escape.
Sackett trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Baaden tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Baaden tries to reverse the position but Sackett maintains control.
Sackett lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Sackett.
Baaden is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Raian Baaden has been cut.
Sackett has control of Baaden's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baaden regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Baaden is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baaden can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sackett cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That has opened up Raian Baaden's cut even more.
Baaden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sackett controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sackett cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Raian Baaden's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raian Baaden's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyrel Sackett!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Monsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy comes to the cage accompanied by Walk With Me In Hell. Monsson has chosen Tenacious D - Master Exploder as his entrance music. Sebastian Monsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Monsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy is looking to clinch.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Monsson walks into a left hand.
Monsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCarthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy drops his hands momentarily and Monsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monsson.
Monsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Monsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
Monsson trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
Monsson trying to advance position but McCarthy counters by regaining guard.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monsson is one step ahead there.
Monsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Monsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCarthy misses with a few strikes there.
Monsson avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monsson manages to avoid it.
Monsson scores with a nice head shot.
Monsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Monsson is avoiding it.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a big shot that misses.
McCarthy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monsson throws out the jab.
McCarthy wants to clinch up but Monsson keeps it at a distance.
McCarthy drops Monsson with a beautiful combination! Monsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCarthy is looking for the KO!
It looks like Sebastian Monsson has been cut.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Monsson saw that one coming.
McCarthy lands a big right hand that sends Monsson crashing to the mat! McCarthy stays standing though and waves Monsson back to his feet!
Monsson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by McCarthy. That's going to slow Monsson down.
McCarthy cracks the inside of Monsson's front leg.
Monsson dives in and grabs McCarthy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes down on Monsson's head and hops out.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Monsson.
Monsson looks gassed!
McCarthy misses with a few strikes there.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monsson.
McCarthy moves out of range as Monsson strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy throws a low kick, looking for Monsson's leg but Monsson calmly moves out of range.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from McCarthy.
A left and a right from Monsson both land. Nice combination.
McCarthy misses with a straight right.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarthy doesn't seem bothered though.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Monsson.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Monsson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Monsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the body.
Monsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monsson shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense.
McCarthy thows a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCarthy throws the left hand but Monsson avoids the punch easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Monsson can't get the takedown.
McCarthy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Monsson.
McCarthy lands a nice uppercut.
Monsson is breathing heavily.
McCarthy lands a left hand.
McCarthy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy can't find room to land a body shot as Monsson controls the action.
McCarthy presses Monsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monsson goes for a takedown attempt but McCarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Monsson avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCarthy.
Cormac McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but Monsson avoids it well.
McCarthy looks to land a combination. Monsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Monsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
Monsson keeps the fight on the outside.
McCarthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monsson lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand.
McCarthy throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCarthy connects with a solid leg kick.
Monsson blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
Cormac McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for McCarthy.
Monsson walks into a stiff left hand from McCarthy.
Monsson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
Monsson drops his hands momentarily and McCarthy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monsson is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?
McCarthy throws out a powerful jab.
McCarthy tries to clinch there but Monsson circles away.
Monsson seems to have recovered his senses.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monsson can do to turn this around?
McCarthy misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but Monsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monsson scores with a decent looking hook.
McCarthy wants to clinch.
Monsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
Monsson dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Monsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monsson moves away.
McCarthy is looking to clinch.
Monsson ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
Monsson lands a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monsson blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Monsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Monsson shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab from McCarthy.
Monsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCarthy sprawls well. McCarthy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Monsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Monsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy catches Monsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCarthy slips a jab from Monsson.
A big left from Monsson misses.
McCarthy throws a big shot that misses.
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Monsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCarthy's knee momentarily.
Monsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCarthy as he jumps to the side.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Monsson.
McCarthy lands a big head kick that sends Monsson tumbling to the mat! McCarthy takes a step backwards and waves Monsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsson blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
A telegraphed right hand from McCarthy misses the target.
Cormac McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monsson blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Monsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCarthy is able to avoid easily.
McCarthy misses with a looping right.
Nice sprawl there from McCarthy as Monsson shoots in.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Monsson. Monsson gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Monsson moves out of range.
Monsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
McCarthy won't allow Monsson to pass to mount.
McCarthy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCarthy trying to control but Monsson postures up.
Monsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monsson.
Monsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCarthy is doing well to control the position and prevent Monsson from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsson blocks the strikes from McCarthy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Monsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monsson slips under a jab from McCarthy.
Monsson throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy wants to clinch
and Monsson counters with a leg kick.
Sebastian Monsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Monsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Monsson.
Monsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monsson looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but Monsson checks it.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Monsson.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from McCarthy lands.
McCarthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Monsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Monsson moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick
and Monsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mini Boxo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Finklestein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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218 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mini Boxo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Finklestein!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Finklestein.
Boxo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finklestein was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finklestein is defended easily by Boxo.
Boxo throws a body punch but Finklestein moves out of range.
Finklestein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boxo tries to avoid it but Finklestein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boxo to the ground. Boxo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Boxo there.
Finklestein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boxo defends it nicely.
Mini Boxo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Finklestein.
Boxo defending well as Finklestein loads up on a big left hand.
Boxo misses with a hook.
Boxo lands an overhand right.
Boxo throws a big shot that misses.
Boxo drops Finklestein with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Finklestein looks back up at him and smiles so Boxo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Finklestein is rocked!
It looks like Fedor Finklestein has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finklestein is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxo finish him?
A big right followed by a crushing left from Boxo knocks Finklestein out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mini Boxo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eomer Eastfold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastfold comes to the cage accompanied by You Will Die. Eomer Eastfold could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dean Martin 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eomer Eastfold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Martin !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tests Eastfold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eastfold connects with a crisp jab.
Martin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Eastfold pushes Martin off looking to stand but Martin dives back in and keeps control.
Martin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eastfold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eastfold is trying to stand.
Martin content to control rather than advance.
Eastfold is not content to let Martin control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throwing shots but Eastfold is blocking nicely.
Eastfold is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eastfold is looking to clinch.
Martin feints and as Eastfold raises his hands in defense, Martin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eastfold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eastfold keeping full guard, as Martin tries to pass.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eastfold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eastfold tries to get out of the position.
Eastfold pushes Martin off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastfold has managed to clinch.
Eastfold breaks the clinch.
Eastfold throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eastfold misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Martin misses.
Martin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Martin .
Martin digs a good body shot into Eastfold's ribs.
Eastfold leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eastfold is trying to defend but Martin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin with the ground and pound but Eastfold uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Eastfold is keeping the position.
Eastfold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
Martin wants to control from the top but Eastfold keeps moving.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eastfold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martin wants to control from the top but Eastfold keeps moving.
Martin lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dean Martin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Eastfold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Martin . That snapped Eastfold's head back.
Eastfold ducks under a wild hook from Martin .
Eastfold walks into a straight right hand from Martin .
Eastfold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin walks into a left hand.
It looks like Dean Martin has been cut.
Eastfold clinches up against the cage.
Martin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eastfold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eastfold keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Eastfold is keeping the position.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Eastfold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eastfold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eastfold is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martin is controlling him.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eastfold is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Martin scores a takedown into full mount!
Martin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Martin throws some wild stikes that Eastfold manages to avoid easily.
Eastfold holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Martin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Martin unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Martin .
Martin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eastfold is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin controlling the pace for now.
Martin punching from mount but Eastfold doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Martin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Martin wants to control but instead Eastfold manages to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin thows a huge punch but Eastfold dodges it nicely.
Dean Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eastfold is trying to stand up here but Martin is controlling him well.
Martin trying to control from Eastfold's half guard. Eastfold has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Eastfold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Martin 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Martin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eastfold napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Martin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Martin trying to control the position but Eastfold is working away.
Eastfold pushes Martin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Martin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Martin scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Martin 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Martin controlling the position from side mount.
Eastfold stops Martin from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin prevents Eastfold from escaping the position.
Eastfold is not content to let Martin control the position.
The strikes coming from Martin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Eomer Eastfold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Martin scores with punches from side control.
Martin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Eastfold is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Martin trying to control the action but Eastfold is working from the bottom.
Eastfold managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Martin .
Eastfold takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Eastfold is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Martin is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastfold takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Martin advances nicely into full mount.
Martin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Martin controlling the pace for now.
Martin wants to control the pace but Eastfold is squirming around nicely.
Martin throws some wild stikes that Eastfold manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin with shots to the head and body - Eastfold looks very uncomfortable down there.
Martin looking to ground and pound but Eastfold is blocking nicely.
Martin raining down shots from the mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eastfold is squirming around, avoiding Martin 's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Martin !
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Yoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Van Buren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Buren has chosen Dead Souls as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Marty Van Buren enters the cage!
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220 lbs
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214 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taka Yoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marty Van Buren!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Buren has time to react.
Yoshi connects with a body shot.
Van Buren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Buren tries to clinch there but Yoshi circles away.
Van Buren checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshi moves out of range easily.
Van Buren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yoshi.
Yoshi throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buren moves out of range easily.
Yoshi wants to land a leg kick but Van Buren is out of range.
Yoshi throws a right and a left that Van Buren avoids nicely.
Yoshi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Buren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Buren looks to land a body kick but Yoshi moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Van Buren moves out of range of the leg kick from Yoshi.
Van Buren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Yoshi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshi.
Yoshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Buren stuffs the takedown attempt from Yoshi. Yoshi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Yoshi misses
and Van Buren counters with a left to the body.
Van Buren misses with the combination.
Yoshi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yoshi swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Yoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshi.
Van Buren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshi.
Van Buren throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yoshi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshi.
Yoshi misses with a hook to the body
and Van Buren counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yoshi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Buren counters with a two punch combo.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshi.
Van Buren dips to his left and cracks Yoshi with an uppercut!
A head kick by Van Buren misses
and Yoshi counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshi shoots in but Van Buren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taka Yoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Buren scores with a body shot.
Yoshi is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yoshi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick
and Yoshi counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Yoshi misses.
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yoshi moves out of range as Van Buren throws a body kick.
Yoshi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Buren counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yoshi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Buren.
A punch combination from Van Buren misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshi takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Van Buren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yoshi misses with a double jab
and Van Buren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshi.
Yoshi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Buren is fending him off so far but Yoshi persists. Nope, Van Buren circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoshi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van Buren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Buren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Van Buren controls Yoshi momentarily but Yoshi frees himself.
Yoshi pushing down on Van Buren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Buren trying to hold on to Yoshi's head to control him but Yoshi postures up.
Yoshi looks to land a strike but Van Buren avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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.
Yoshi throws a strike but Van Buren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yoshi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Buren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Buren won't allow Yoshi to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Buren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Buren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Buren controlling from the top position.
Van Buren trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshi working a defensive guard but Van Buren manages to pass into side control anyway.
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.
You can see the frustration on Yoshi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Buren controlling the position.
Yoshi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Buren trying to control the action but Yoshi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marty Van Buren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Van Buren as he connects with a hook.
Yoshi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Buren swivels and escapes.
Van Buren lands a head kick!
A low kick from Yoshi misses
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Yoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Van Buren lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Buren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Buren feints and then cracks Yoshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshi down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Yoshi moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren swinging wilding here.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshi.
Van Buren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Buren, right into the meat.
Yoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshi avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
Van Buren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Buren tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Buren throws a nice looking combination but Yoshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yoshi is looking to wear down Van Buren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yoshi.
Yoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Buren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Buren.
Yoshi is trying to trip Van Buren. He has hold of a leg but Van Buren is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yoshi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Van Buren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Buren keeping moving, preventing Yoshi from controlling successfully.
Van Buren wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoshi with a nice head shot there.
Van Buren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Buren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshi pushing down on Van Buren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yoshi wants to pass the guard but Van Buren is defending well.
Yoshi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Buren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Buren preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yoshi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Buren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yoshi.
Van Buren is not content to let Yoshi control the position.
Van Buren is looking to control Yoshi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Buren avoid being mounted?
Yoshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Buren keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Van Buren really dominated 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.
Yoshi misses with a takedown attempt - Van Buren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body kick there by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick
and Yoshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Buren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Buren wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Buren misses with a wild combination.
Yoshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Buren.
A punch combination from Yoshi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
Van Buren stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taka Yoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshi.
Yoshi is looking to slow Van Buren down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick from Yoshi misses.
Van Buren goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Buren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yoshi counters with an outside leg kick.
Yoshi scores with a kick to the body.
Yoshi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Buren!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yoshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Buren, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Yoshi checks it.
Van Buren scores with a shot to the body.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Buren counters with a good, hard body kick but Yoshi shrugs it off.
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Buren tries to clinch up but Yoshi circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Buren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Buren throws a combination that misses
and Yoshi counters with a series of strikes. Van Buren will be more careful next time no doubt.
Van Buren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yoshi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Taka Yoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoshi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Buren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren looks for the body kick but Yoshi saw that one coming.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Yoshi misses its intended target.
Van Buren lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren connects with a jab.
Yoshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Buren throws the left hand but Yoshi avoids the punch easily.
Marty Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Buren closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yoshi misses the body punch
and Van Buren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Buren tries to clinch up.
Van Buren swinging wilding here.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Buren feints and then cracks Yoshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshi down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Van Buren dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Buren takes a swing at Yoshi's ribcage but misses.
Yoshi throws a combination that misses
and Van Buren counters with a three punch combo that has Yoshi backing up. Yoshi nods at Van Buren to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
Yoshi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Buren scores with a leg kick.
Van Buren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A low kick from Van Buren is predictable there
and Yoshi counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Buren throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yoshi's head.
Yoshi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body kick there by Yoshi.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick
letting Yoshi counter with a right hand.
Yoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yoshi counters with a left to the body.
Yoshi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Buren defends it nicely.
Van Buren misses with a low kick as Yoshi jumps back.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Yoshi avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Buren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yoshi is defended easily by Van Buren.
Yoshi looks to land a combination but Van Buren avoids it well.
Yoshi cracks a nice hook into Van Buren's ribs.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yoshi's sensitive parts.
Taka Yoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Buren thumps Yoshi with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren doesn't manage to clinch there - Yoshi circles away.
Yoshi lands with a shot to the body.
Van Buren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yoshi.
Van Buren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Buren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Van Buren
and Yoshi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshi.
Marty Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Buren lands with a kick to the temple. Yoshi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren feints and then cracks Yoshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshi down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren lands a head kick. Yoshi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yoshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Buren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marty Van Buren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshi avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshi has his takedown stuffed
and Van Buren counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Buren 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 46:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Van Buren!
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