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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Long Man Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Raze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR SOUL. Raze has chosen Scream Aim Fire - Bullet For My Valentine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Man Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Raze!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raze takes the fight into the clinch.
Raze leaning against his opponent.
Raze trying to land knees to the body.
Choi fails to pull guard.
Raze tries to break free but Choi pushes him back against the cage.
Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raze fails with a takedown attempt.
Choi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Choi looks to land a combination but Raze avoids it well.
Raze looks to land a body kick but Choi moved away.
Raze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Choi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Choi drops Raze with a beautiful combination! Raze stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Choi is looking for the KO!
It looks like Axel Raze has been cut.
Choi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raze misses with a takedown attempt - Choi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Long Man Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Raze.
Choi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raze counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Raze.
Choi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Choi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raze.
Raze shoots in and gets a takedown into Choi's guard.
Raze gets to his feet. Choi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raze counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raze.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raze looks gassed!
Choi is trying to keep Raze in close.
Raze gets to his feet - Choi follows without any prompting.
Choi lands with a nice combination. Raze backs away looking to recover.
Choi avoids the head kick by Raze.
Raze closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.
Raze throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi tries to circle away but Raze has him pinned against the cage.
Choi is working Raze over against the cage.
Raze misses with a knee strike.
Raze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raze working hard to break the clinch.
Raze tries a knee to the head but Choi blocks it.
Raze breaks from the clinch.
Long Man Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooh!!! Choi has knocked Raze down with a huge combo! Choi steps away and waves a wobbly Raze back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Raze is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raze is still on wobbly legs! Can Choi finish him?
Long Man Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Choi does no damage.
Choi throws a nice looking combination but Raze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi throws a series of punches but Raze moves out of range.
Choi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raze tries to clinch up.
Choi swinging wildly here.
Raze seems to have recovered his senses.
Raze dodges the punch combination from Choi.
Raze throws a head kick but Choi moves out of range.
Choi misses with a two punch combination.
Raze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Choi avoids a kick to the body.
Raze moves in looking to clinch but Choi pushes him off.
Choi throws a nice looking combination but Raze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raze misses with a body kick.
Choi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raze 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.
Raze decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Choi, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raze scoring well with a low kick there.
Raze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Choi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raze counters by clinching up.
Raze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raze is looking to clinch but Choi is avoiding it.
Choi misses with a two punch combination.
Raze misses with a two punch combination.
Choi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Raze has managed to clinch.
Raze pressing his opponent against the cage.
Choi tries to pull guard but Raze won't allow it.
Raze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raze is trying to break the clinch but Choi is controlling him.
Choi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raze throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range.
Choi misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi misses with a double jab
and Raze counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Choi. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Choi.
Raze connects with an inside leg kick.
Raze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Choi, pushing him back against the cage.
Raze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Choi.
Raze avoiding damage.
Raze breaks from the clinch.
Raze tries to clinch but Choi is having none of it.
Choi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Choi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raze prevents Choi from breaking the clinch.
Choi prevents Raze from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Axel Raze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Axel Raze's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Raze closes the distance and clinches.
Raze is looking to break free of the clinch but Choi has double underhooks.
Choi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Choi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raze has a takedown stuffed.
Choi throws a nice looking combination but Raze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Long Man Choi is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Raze with that takedown attempt.
Raze misses with a takedown attempt - Choi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Long Man Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Raze.
Choi looks to land a combination but Raze avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raze slips a jab and a cross from Choi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raze.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Choi misses with a wild combination.
Choi throws a series of punches but Raze avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Raze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Choi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Choi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raze throws a head kick that misses.
Raze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Choi.
Choi misses with a two punch combination.
Raze lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Raze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Raze prevents Choi from escaping the position.
Raze decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Raze shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Raze postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Choi to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Choi misses with a two punch combination.
Raze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Choi but Choi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Choi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Choi avoids the head kick by Raze.
Choi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Long Man Choi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raze throws a head kick that misses.
Raze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Choi.
Nice uppercut there from Raze.
Choi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raze has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raze is trying to break free.
Choi decides to pull guard.
Raze gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Choi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raze circles away quickly and effectively.
Choi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Choi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi looking for a sweep. Not yet Choi, not yet.
Raze decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Raze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raze feints and then cracks Choi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Choi down.
Choi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Choi stuffs the takedown.
Choi throws a right and a left that Raze avoids nicely.
Choi keeps the fight on the outside.
Raze shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Choi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Choi controls Raze momentarily but Raze frees himself.
Choi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raze on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raze stands and steps away. Choi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Raze dodges the punch combination from Choi.
Raze moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Raze's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Choi is pushing Raze up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Choi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choi trying to stall but Raze improves his position.
Choi lands with a short shot to the head.
Raze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Choi sprawls well. Choi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raze gets slowly back to his feet.
Choi throws a series of punches but Raze moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Raze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Axel Raze's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Choi does no damage.
Raze throws a head kick that misses.
Choi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Choi.
Raze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Choi is fending him off so far but Raze persists. Nope, Choi circles away and we're back to standing.
Raze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Choi misses with a combination
and Raze counters by clinching up.
Choi breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Choi does no damage.
Raze moves into the clinch.
Raze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raze counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raze is looking to break free of the clinch but Choi has double underhooks.
Raze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raze tries to clinch there but Choi circles away.
Choi throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raze wants to clinch.
Raze tries to clinch but Choi moves out of range.
Raze misses with a head kick.
Choi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Choi.
Choi throws a right and a left that Raze avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Choi misses.
Raze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Choi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raze counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raze.
Raze blocks an elbow strike.
Raze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Choi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raze counters with a takedown into side control.
Choi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Raze decides to stand back up.
Raze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Choi throws a combination that misses
and Raze counters with a single leg into guard. Choi didn't expect that.
Axel Raze has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raze decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Choi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Choi looks to land a combination but Raze avoids it well.
Raze shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Choi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Raze decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Choi avoids the head kick by Raze.
Choi misses with a few strikes there.
Raze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Choi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raze shoots in but no luck this time.
Choi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Choi wants it to stay on the feet.
Long Man Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Raze.
Raze dodges the punch combination from Choi.
Raze closes the distance and clinches up with Choi, looking for a takedown. Raze pushes Choi against the cage but Choi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raze misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi works over Raze's head and body with a nice combination.
Raze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Choi.
Choi swats away the attempt to clinch by Raze.
Choi misses with a few strikes there.
Raze closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.
Raze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raze connects with a leg kick. Choi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Choi looks to land a combination. Raze sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Raze throws a sloppy head kick and Choi moves out of range easily.
Raze slips a jab and a cross from Choi.
Choi avoids the head kick by Raze.
Choi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raze tries to clinch but Choi is having none of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Choi scores with a four punch combination!
Raze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raze stands up and waves to Choi to follow him.
Choi throws a series of punches but Raze moves out of range.
Choi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Choi won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raze decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Choi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raze. Raze obviously looking to wear him down.
Choi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raze.
Choi fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Choi as Raze shoots in.
Choi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raze tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Choi fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Choi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Raze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raze 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Raze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Buss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agapito Batongbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Buss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agapito Batongbakal!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buss shoots in for a double leg but Batongbakal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buss closes the distance and pushes Batongbakal back into the cage.
Batongbakal tries to stall but Buss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Batongbakal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buss blocks it with crossed arms.
Buss goes for a takedown attempt but Batongbakal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Batongbakal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buss moves into the clinch.
Buss goes for a takedown attempt but Batongbakal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Buss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buss has his takedown stuffed
and Batongbakal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Batongbakal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buss circles away quickly and effectively.
Batongbakal has Buss up against the cage in a clinch.
Buss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Batongbakal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Batongbakal is trying to break the clinch but Buss is controlling him.
Batongbakal is trying to break the clinch but Buss has him pressed against the cage.
Buss tries to score a body lock takedown but Batongbakal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Batongbakal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buss.
It looks like Agapito Batongbakal has been cut.
Batongbakal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batongbakal looks gassed!
Buss blocks an elbow strike from Batongbakal.
Buss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buss manages to break the clinch.
Batongbakal throws a lazy head kick
and Buss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Buss.
Buss pulls Batongbakal into guard.
Batongbakal is looking to stand up but Buss won't let him.
Buss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Buss's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Batongbakal won't allow Buss to sweep him here.
Batongbakal is looking to stand up but Buss won't let him.
Buss is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Karl Buss just wasn't active enough.
Buss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buss with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batongbakal.
Batongbakal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Buss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Batongbakal walks away with a smile on his face. Buss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Batongbakal throws a lazy uppercut
and Buss counters by moving into the clinch.
Buss lands an elbow just above Batongbakal 's eye.
Buss wants a takedown.
Buss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buss manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Buss trying to control the position.
Buss looking for a sweep. Not yet Buss, not yet.
Buss looking to control.
Batongbakal stopping the sweep attempt from Buss.
Buss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Batongbakal's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batongbakal is working an open guard so Buss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Buss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Batongbakal circles away.
Buss has a takedown stuffed.
Buss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Batongbakal tries to avoid it but Buss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Batongbakal to the ground. Batongbakal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Batongbakal. No joy for Buss on that attempt.
Batongbakal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batongbakal throws a combination that misses
and Buss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Buss.
Buss jumps guard and drags Batongbakal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Batongbakal is fighting to break Buss's control of his arms but Buss is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Batongbakal wants to stand and escape but instead Buss has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buss passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Buss happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Karl Buss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Agapito Batongbakal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Buss closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Batongbakal did well to prevent Buss getting side control.
Buss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Buss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buss controlling the action here.
Buss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batongbakal is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buss looks to land a strike but Batongbakal avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Buss tries for a takedown but Batongbakal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buss drives through and clinches with Batongbakal against the cage.
Buss blocks an uppercut.
Buss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buss pulls guard effortlessly.
Batongbakal tries to stand but Buss is controlling from the bottom.
Buss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buss scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Buss clinches up with Batongbakal and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buss scores with a knee to the head.
Buss breaks from the clinch.
Buss moves into the clinch.
Buss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Batongbakal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Buss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batongbakal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Buss tries to score a body lock takedown but Batongbakal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Batongbakal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Buss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Batongbakal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Buss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Batongbakal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Buss's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Buss goes for a takedown attempt but Batongbakal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Batongbakal swings widly with a right hand
so Buss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buss passes Batongbakal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Buss stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Batongbakal to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buss fails with a takedown attempt.
Buss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buss fails with a takedown attempt.
Buss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Batongbakal as he avoids it easily.
Buss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Agapito Batongbakal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batongbakal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buss counters by moving into the clinch.
Buss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buss shoots in for a takedown but Batongbakal shows good takedown defense.
Buss shoots in but no luck this time.
A low kick from Batongbakal is predictable there
and Buss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Buss.
Buss lands an elbow inside that Batongbakal shrugs off.
Buss goes for a takedown attempt but Batongbakal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Buss throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Batongbakal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Buss.
Buss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batongbakal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Batongbakal as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buss moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Buss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Agapito Batongbakal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Batongbakal tries to keep at a distance but Buss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buss jumps guard but Batongbakal stands there with Buss around his waist. Buss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batongbakal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Batongbakal tries a knee to the head but Buss blocks it.
Batongbakal lands a nice uppercut.
Buss successfully pulls guard.
Buss striking from the bottom.
Buss wants to sweep but no luck.
Buss pulls Batongbakal in close to prevent any damage.
Batongbakal wants to stand but Buss has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Batongbakal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batongbakal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buss is on top in guard.
Buss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Batongbakal is working an open guard so Buss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batongbakal has Buss up against the cage in a clinch.
Batongbakal struggles to land a body shot inside as Buss controls his hands.
Buss displaying some good clinch control by pressing Batongbakal up against the cage.
Buss wants a takedown but no success here.
Buss manages to pull guard.
Buss has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Batongbakal off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Buss rushes Batongbakal and presses him up against the cage.
Buss has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Batongbakal uses from the top position.
Buss pushes Batongbakal off and gets back to his feet.
Buss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buss breaks from the clinch.
Buss shoots in and drives through. Batongbakal sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Buss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buss shoots in and drives through. Batongbakal sprawls well.
Buss feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Batongbakal's calf.
Buss darts in and clinches Batongbakal up against the cage.
Batongbakal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buss.
Buss connects with a nasty looking knee right to Batongbakal's face.
Buss just leaning against Batongbakal, taking a breather.
Buss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Batongbakal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buss is trying hard to land a takedown here. Batongbakal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the body from Batongbakal misses
and Buss moves into the clinch.
Buss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Batongbakal smiles and moves away.
Buss darts in and clinches Batongbakal up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buss jumps guard but Batongbakal stands there with Buss around his waist. Buss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Agapito Batongbakal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buss is stalling here.
Batongbakal struggles to land a body shot inside as Buss controls his hands.
Batongbakal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buss ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Buss no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Batongbakal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Batongbakal has managed to get both his arms back between Buss's legs - danger averted.
Buss has a closed guard, preventing Batongbakal from standing up.
Karl Buss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Batongbakal wants to stand and escape but instead Buss has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Buss gets to his feet. Batongbakal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Buss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buss, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Buss!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Cordova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiernan's entrance music is I Need A Doctor. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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209 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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, Josh Kiernan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Cordova!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordova looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Freddy Cordova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cordova takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cordova connects with the punch.
Kiernan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Cordova as he connects with a hook.
Cordova jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kiernan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Cordova lands.
Cordova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kiernan's sensitive parts.
Cordova throws out a powerful jab.
Kiernan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cordova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kiernan ducks under a wild hook from Cordova.
Cordova looks to throw the jab but Kiernan is out of range.
Kiernan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cordova finds it's way round the side to connect with Kiernan's head.
Kiernan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cordova tries to avoid it but Kiernan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cordova to the ground. Cordova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cordova cracks Kiernan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cordova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kiernan takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiernan walks into a left hand.
Cordova cracks Kiernan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cordova loads up on a big right hand but Kiernan slips the punch.
Freddy Cordova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cordova throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiernan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cordova won't be happy with that.
Cordova is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiernan is trying to get an arm triangle but Cordova is defending well.
Kiernan is breathing heavily.
Cordova pushes Kiernan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kiernan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kiernan lands some shots froms side control.
Kiernan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiernan prevents Cordova from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordova taking a bit of punishment here - Kiernan scoring with strikes.
Cordova is trying to get back to his feet.
Kiernan misses with the ground and pound.
Cordova is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cordova sneaks out the side door and pushes Kiernan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cordova looks to land a right hand but Kiernan moved out of range.
Cordova throws a jab when Kiernan was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cordova, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Cordova.
Kiernan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cordova misses with an uppercut
and Kiernan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kiernan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiernan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cordova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kiernan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordova wants to stand and escape but Kiernan is having none of it.
Kiernan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kiernan prevents Cordova from getting back to his feet.
Cordova is looking to stand back up but Kiernan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cordova.
Kiernan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kiernan is trying to work for a kimura but Cordova is defending well.
Kiernan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cordova wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cordova is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kiernan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kiernan is trying to work for a kimura but Cordova is defending well.
Kiernan 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.
Kiernan stops Cordova from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiernan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cordova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiernan.
Cordova looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddy Cordova will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Cordova finds it's way through Kiernan's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Cordova. That snapped Kiernan's head back.
Cordova sizes up Kiernan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kiernan moves forwards but Cordova connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kiernan avoids the head kick by Cordova.
Cordova throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiernan counters with a single leg into guard. Cordova didn't expect that.
Kiernan throws a big right hand that misses.
Kiernan stops Cordova from standing up.
Kiernan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiernan stops Cordova from standing up.
Kiernan wants to pass the guard but Cordova is keeping the position.
Cordova is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kiernan is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiernan stands and steps away. Cordova gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kiernan moves forwards but Cordova connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kiernan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cordova is fending him off so far but Kiernan persists. Nope, Cordova circles away and we're back to standing.
Cordova feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kiernans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cordova lands a nice looking body shot.
Cordova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cordova lands a really nice looking cross but Kiernan seems unphased.
Cordova lunges at Kiernan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kiernan's hand.
Kiernan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cordova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kiernan. Kiernan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cordova scores with a decent looking hook.
Cordova lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordova throws a hook but Kiernan avoids it easily.
Cordova scores with a spinning back kick!
Kiernan walks into a left hand.
Kiernan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cordova swivels and escapes.
Cordova with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cordova.
A lazy left from Cordova finds it's target.
Cordova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cordova lands with a right hand.
Cordova lands with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Cordova.
Cordova lands a slapping body shot.
Cordova scores with a sloppy right hand. Kiernan should have avoided that one.
Cordova paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordova connects with a right hand. Kiernan shakes it off.
Cordova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cordova lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cordova.
Cordova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cordova, as that shot connected.
Kiernan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kiernan drops his hands momentarily and Cordova takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Freddy Cordova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cordova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiernan's hands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cordova.
A jab from Cordova does it's job there.
Cordova scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Cordova misses its intended target.
Cordova wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cordova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cordova connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cordova scores with a jab to the head.
Kiernan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot by Cordova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cordova connects with a single shot there.
Kiernan is rocked!
Cordova paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Kiernan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kiernan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kiernan seems to have got his legs back now.
Cordova works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cordova misses with a few strikes there.
Cordova tests Kiernan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cordova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cordova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cordova swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kiernan.
Cordova jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Cordova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kiernan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A cross from Cordova lands.
Kiernan needs to keep his hands up - Cordova had a free shot at his head there.
Cordova pounces like a tiger and cracks Kiernan with a vicious hook! Kiernan is down but not out! Cordova follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Freddy Cordova!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamushek Selskiy (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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194 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Materla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamushek Selskiy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Selskiy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Materla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Selskiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Selskiy is working an open guard so Materla takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Selskiy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Materla, pushing him back against the cage.
Selskiy pushes off an throws an elbow but Materla leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Materla tries to score a body lock takedown but Selskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Selskiy lands a right hand.
It looks like Michal Materla has been cut.
Selskiy lands a shoulder strike.
Selskiy jumps guard and drags Materla to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Selskiy holds on and takes a little breather.
Materla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Selskiy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Materla has Selskiy in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Selskiy is aware though and is defending well.
Selskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Selskiy thows a big elbow that misses.
Selskiy throws a big right hand that misses.
Materla is looking for a triangle but Selskiy pushes his legs off easily.
Selskiy landing with the ground and pound.
Selskiy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Selskiy landing with the ground and pound.
Materla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Selskiy defends well.
Selskiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selskiy wants to control from the top but Materla keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Selskiy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Selskiy is in close to Materla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Materla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Selskiy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Selskiy is sitting in close to Materla's body. Materla has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Selskiy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Selskiy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Materla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michal Materla!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Pramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sairanix Lokren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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167 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Pramuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sairanix Lokren!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lokren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pramuk circles away.
Lokren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pramuk.
Lokren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pramuk tries to avoid it but Lokren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pramuk to the ground. Pramuk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lokren shoots in but Pramuk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Max Pramuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sairanix Lokren.
Pramuk moves into the clinch successfully.
Pramuk landing knees to the head.
Lokren using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pramuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pramuk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lokren looks gassed!
Pramuk connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sairanix Lokren has been cut.
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!
A knee to the head by Pramuk.
Lokren letting Pramuk take a breather here.
Pramuk connects with a knee to the head.
Pramuk with a knee to the head.
Lokren is rocked!
Pramuk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lokren is still on wobbly legs! Can Pramuk finish him?
Nice elbow from Pramuk.
Pramuk looking to throw knees to the head but Lokren is blocking nicely.
Pramuk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pramuk misses with a knee strike.
Pramuk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pramuk looking to throw knees to the head but Lokren is blocking nicely.
Pramuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pramuk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pramuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pramuk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lokren seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pramuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pramuk connects with a knee to the head.
Lokren lands a nice elbow.
Pramuk is struggling to control the position.
Pramuk avoids the elbow strike from Lokren, against the cage.
Lokren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pramuk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lokren throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pramuk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lokren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pramuk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pramuk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pramuk lands a nice knee to the body.
Pramuk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lokren's face.
Pramuk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokren with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pramuk crunches a lovely knee into Lokren's ribcage.
Pramuk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Pramuk.
Knees to the body from Pramuk.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pramuk throws an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Pramuk.
Pramuk landing knees to the head.
Pramuk wants to stall.
Lokren with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pramuk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lokren blocks the elbow strike.
Lokren with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pramuk connects with a knee to the head.
Pramuk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pramuk lands a nice knee to the body.
Pramuk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pramuk lands a nice knee to the body.
Pramuk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pramuk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pramuk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lokren up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pramuk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lokren throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pramuk blocks it with crossed arms.
Pramuk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lokren's face.
Pramuk crunches a lovely knee into Lokren's ribcage.
Pramuk connects with a knee to the head.
Lokren misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pramuk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pramuk lands a knee to the head.
Pramuk is struggling to control the position.
Pramuk landing knees to the head.
Lokren takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pramuk's brow.
Pramuk avoids a wild elbow strike from Lokren.
Pramuk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pramuk with a knee to the head.
Lokren lands an elbow inside.
Lokren takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pramuk connects with a knee to the head.
Pramuk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lokren is defending well for now.
Lokren connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pramuk's face.
Pramuk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lokren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pramuk lands a good knee to the midsection. Lokren won't want to take too many of those.
Lokren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lokren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pramuk stalling.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pramuk obliges.
Pramuk blocks the elbow strike.
Pramuk lands a knee to the head.
Pramuk with a knee to the head.
Pramuk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Pramuk.
Pramuk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pramuk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lokren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pramuk crunches a lovely knee into Lokren's ribcage.
Pramuk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lokren avoiding damage as Pramuk throws knees to the body.
Lokren misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Pramuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sairanix Lokren'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.
Pramuk takes the fight into the clinch.
Pramuk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pramuk.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lokren throws an elbow but misses.
Pramuk connects with a knee to the head.
Pramuk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pramuk jerks Lokren's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Lokren drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Pramuk goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Pramuk because Lokren was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Max Pramuk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pope John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pope John!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Pierce misses.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Pierce counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps John thinking.
John misses with a left hand
and Pierce counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Pierce.
John misses with an uppercut
and Pierce counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Pierce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pierce counters with a nice uppercut.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Pierce counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps John thinking.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Pierce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John walks into a jab.
Pierce swings for the body but John moves out of range.
Pierce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
Pope John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John throws a lazy uppercut
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pierce connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between John's hands.
John misses with an uppercut
and Pierce counters with a left and a right that stings John.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pierce jabs John to the body, keeping him at a distance.
John moves away from the strike by Pierce.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John misses with a right hand
and Pierce counters with a straight right hand.
John is rocked!
John leaves his chin hanging out and Pierce seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! John crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Pierce!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Areli Durga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Godsmack - Voodoo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Areli Durga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Miller!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Durga finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Durga closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Durga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Durga.
Miller looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Durga.
Durga stalling in the clinch.
Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durga connects with a knee to the head.
Durga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durga with a knee to the head.
Durga taking a breather.
Durga landing knees to the body.
Durga lands a knee to the head.
Durga connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miller's face.
Durga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durga leaning against his opponent.
Durga scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller dodges an elbow strike from Durga.
Durga connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miller's face.
Durga leaning his opponent against the cage.
Durga landing knees to the head.
Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Durga scores with a knee to the head.
Durga scores with a knee to the head.
Durga misses with an elbow strike.
Durga tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Durga misses with an elbow over the top.
Durga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durga tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Durga tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durga walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Durga does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durga instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Durga creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durga has him pressed against the cage.
Durga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Durga is blocking nicely.
Durga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durga slows down the pace here.
Durga with a knee to the head.
Durga misses with an elbow over the top.
Durga scores a nice knee to the body.
Durga misses with a knee to the head.
Durga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Durga.
Durga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller fails to pull guard.
Areli Durga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Miller.
Durga misses with a knee to the head.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durga is defending well for now.
Durga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Durga controls the action.
Durga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Durga prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Durga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Durga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Durga misses with a knee to the head.
Miller fails to pull guard.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Durga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Durga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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.
Durga goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Durga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durga as he avoids it easily.
Miller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Durga rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Durga landing knees to the head.
Durga has Miller pushed against the cage.
Durga pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Durga scores with a knee to the head.
Durga gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Durga throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Durga throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Areli Durga 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.
Durga connects with an inside leg kick.
Durga gets a clinch.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters up against the cage, Durga throws an elbow but misses.
Durga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Durga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Durga with a knee to the head.
Durga throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Durga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Areli Durga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Miller.
Durga moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durga connects with a knee to the head.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durga connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durga connects with a knee to the head.
Miller is rocked!
Durga just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
Durga lands a good knee to the midsection. Miller won't want to take too many of those.
Durga scores with a knee to the head.
Durga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Durga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Durga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Durga lands with a nice body kick.
Durga clinches up against the cage.
Areli Durga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durga with a knee to the head.
Durga scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller fails to pull guard.
Durga controlling the action here for a moment.
Durga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durga working Miller over with knees to the body.
Durga crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage.
Durga is pushing Miller up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Durga connects with a knee to the head.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Durga smiles and moves away.
Durga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Durga.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Durga.
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Durga to the mat! Durga manages to get full guard.
Miller trying to control but Durga is working from the bottom.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Durga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking to control.
Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durga tries to stand but Miller is controlling from the bottom.
Miller is controlling Durga's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Areli Durga dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Durga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Durga throws a head kick that half lands.
Durga lands a high kick!
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Durga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durga clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Durga has him pressed against the cage.
Miller taking a breather.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees to the body from Durga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Durga finish him?
Durga misses with a knee to the head.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
Durga has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Miller - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Durga, and another! Miller is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Areli Durga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willy Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azato Yasutsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
166 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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20
164 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azato Yasutsune!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yasutsune connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wallace lands with a shot to the body.
Wallace throws a shot to the body.
Yasutsune throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yasutsune tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Yasutsune feints and then cracks Wallace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wallace down.
Wallace lands the left hand.
Yasutsune takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yasutsune slips under a jab.
Donk. Wallace catches Yasutsune right on the button with a cross.
Wallace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wallace checks a low kick from Yasutsune.
Wallace throws a right hand that misses
and Yasutsune counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yasutsune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yasutsune gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wallace looking to slow down the pace here.
Wallace takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasutsune landing knees to the head.
Yasutsune is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wallace is keeping busy.
Yasutsune wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wallace has him pressed against the cage.
Yasutsune misses with a knee to the head.
Yasutsune stalling against the cage.
Wallace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yasutsune tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace stalls.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yasutsune is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Wallace has denied him.
Yasutsune throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yasutsune is pressed up against the cage. Wallace has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yasutsune down to the mat. Yasutsune avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yasutsune does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yasutsune is looking to score with low kicks.
Yasutsune lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yasutsune throws out a powerful jab.
Wallace shoots in and bounces Yasutsune off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wallace looking to pass the guard.
Wallace seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasutsune is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yasutsune holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Azato Yasutsune.
Yasutsune moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Willy Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Wallace blocks the low kick.
Yasutsune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yasutsune. Yasutsune obviously looking to wear him down.
Yasutsune works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wallace misses with a left hand
and Yasutsune counters with a leg kick.
Yasutsune thows a leg kick but Wallace checks it
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Yasutsune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace shoots in but no luck this time.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Yasutsune tries to hold on but Wallace postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yasutsune is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wallace is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azato Yasutsune dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick which misses Wallace's front leg but catches the back leg as Wallace tries to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yasutsune lands the left hand.
Yasutsune keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wallace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yasutsune's sensitive parts.
Yasutsune staying out of range there.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yasutsune.
Wallace tries to bum rush Yasutsune with a series of wild strikes but Yasutsune uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yasutsune is looking to chop away at Wallace's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Wallace blocks the leg kick.
Yasutsune misses with a body kick.
Yasutsune is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Yasutsune misses its intended target.
Yasutsune takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yasutsune scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace jabs Yasutsune right on the nose. Yasutsune blinks but takes it well.
Wallace on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yasutsune has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yasutsune finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yasutsune misses with a looping left.
Yasutsune blocks a leg kick.
Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yasutsune's hands.
Yasutsune bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yasutsune. That's going to slow Wallace down.
Yasutsune keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Yasutsune finds it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yasutsune's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wallace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yasutsune scrambles back to his feet.
Yasutsune misses with a head kick.
Yasutsune pushes Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants a takedown but no success here.
Yasutsune manages to break the clinch.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Yasutsune ducks down to avoid it.
Yasutsune scores with a kick to the body.
Yasutsune lands a head kick!
Yasutsune punishes Wallace's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Yasutsune gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yasutsune tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wallace avoids it.
Yasutsune wants to stall.
Yasutsune with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Yasutsune.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Knees to the body from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yasutsune misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yasutsune misses with a knee to the head.
Yasutsune is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Wallace.
Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Yasutsune controls the action.
Yasutsune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallace has Yasutsune pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yasutsune manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yasutsune tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Yasutsune with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Wallace - that landed with a thud.
Yasutsune breaks the clinch.
Yasutsune jabs Wallace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yasutsune looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Yasutsune tries to land a body kick
and Wallace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasutsune swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yasutsune is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Yasutsune keeps moving.
Wallace postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azato Yasutsune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yasutsune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azato Yasutsune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Yasutsune is just out of range.
Wallace drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wallace misses with the ground and pound.
Wallace controlling the position from side mount.
Yasutsune can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace tries to move to full mount but Yasutsune actually manages to regain half guard.
Yasutsune is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wallace passes into side control, despite Yasutsune's attempt to control the position.
A lull in the action here as Wallace stalls from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yasutsune can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune is looking to regain half guard here but Wallace keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Yasutsune manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yasutsune tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wallace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Azato Yasutsune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Willy Wallace wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Yasutsune moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yasutsune.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Willy Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yasutsune lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yasutsune has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azato Yasutsune!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zvonimir Soldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lionel Messi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lionel Messi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zvonimir Soldo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soldo throws a looping overhand right but Messi ducks down to avoid it.
Messi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lionel Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soldo ducks straight into an uppercut from Messi and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Soldo manages to regain guard straight away.
Soldo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Messi with a nice head shot there.
Soldo is still in real trouble! Can Messi finish him?
Messi passes Soldo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soldo seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messi wants to stand up but Soldo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Messi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soldo defending well though.
Soldo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Messi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Messi wants to pass the guard but Soldo is keeping the position.
Soldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Messi stands and steps away. Soldo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Messi waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Soldo. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Soldo to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldo looking for a sweep. Not yet Soldo, not yet.
Messi tries to free his leg and advance position but Soldo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Messi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Messi defends well.
Messi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Messi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Messi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soldo is keeping the position for now.
Messi throws a big right hand that misses.
Soldo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Soldo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Messi's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soldo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Messi defending well though.
Messi keeping control of the position.
Messi wants to control but Soldo is keeping busy.
Soldo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Messi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soldo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Messi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soldo on the ground.
Soldo with the ground and pound but Messi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldo pushing down on Messi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Soldo seems to be working for a kimura but Messi defends the submission attempt.
Soldo 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.
Soldo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Messi defend it? Soldo steps over the head and cranks it - Messi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Soldo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zvonimir Soldo!
Zvonimir Soldo is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kosuki Masahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimmy Hewston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosuki Masahara has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kosuki Masahara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimmy Hewston!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hewston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masahara has his takedown stuffed
and Hewston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Masahara won't be happy with that.
Hewston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masahara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Masahara trying his best to control but Hewston has mounted him.
Masahara is working to get back to half guard.
Masahara wants to hold on but Hewston pushes him away.
Masahara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Masahara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hewston working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masahara is trying to escape the mount.
Hewston looking to secure an arm triangle but Masahara defends it well.
Hewston jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Masahara manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hewston is trying to get an arm triangle but Masahara is defending well.
Masahara can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masahara is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Masahara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewston tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hewston has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masahara tries to buck Hewston off but Hewston is having none of it.
Hewston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Masahara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hewston's guard! Nice work there by Masahara!
Masahara wants to control from the top but Hewston keeps moving.
Masahara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masahara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hewston keeping full guard, as Masahara tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hewston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masahara wants to control from the top but Hewston keeps moving.
Masahara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Masahara trying to control the position from guard on top but Hewston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masahara stands and throws Hewston's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hewston is trying to control Masahara's posture but Masahara avoids it.
Masahara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hewston misses with a strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimmy Hewston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hewston 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.
Hewston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hewston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Masahara looking to control.
Hewston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hewston postures up.
Hewston drops back looking for a leg! Masahara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masahara manages to kick Hewston off! Hewston jumps back into Masahara's guard.
Masahara trying to keep a closed guard but Hewston is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masahara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kosuki Masahara just wasn't active enough.
Masahara tries to clinch but Hewston moves away
and Hewston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hewston.
Masahara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Masahara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hewston throwing strikes from guard but Masahara blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masahara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masahara has his foot on Hewston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hewston works his way back into a safe position though.
Masahara controls Hewston momentarily but Hewston frees himself.
Hewston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masahara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hewston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masahara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hewston has managed to get both his arms back between Masahara's legs - danger averted.
Hewston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hewston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hewston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hewston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masahara is controlling Hewston's posture.
Hewston throws a big right hand that misses.
Masahara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hewston defends well.
Hewston postures up in Masahara's guard and throws a big left but Masahara blocks it.
Masahara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Masahara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hewston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hewston is breathing heavily.
Masahara has Hewston pulled in close to control his posture.
Masahara working a defensive guard here.
Hewston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hewston drops back looking for a leg! Masahara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masahara manages to kick Hewston off! Hewston jumps back into Masahara's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimmy Hewston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Masahara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hewston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Masahara is looking for a triangle but Hewston pushes his legs off easily.
Dimmy Hewston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hewston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Masahara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hewston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hewston wants to control from the top but Masahara keeps moving.
Hewston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masahara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masahara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hewston has managed to get both his arms back between Masahara's legs - danger averted.
Masahara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hewston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masahara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hewston throws a big right hand that misses.
Masahara is looking for a triangle but Hewston pushes his legs off easily.
That's two 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.
Masahara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hewston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hewston drops back looking for a leg! Masahara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masahara manages to kick Hewston off! Hewston jumps back into Masahara's guard.
Masahara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hewston thows a big elbow that misses.
Masahara looking for a guillotine here but Hewston defends easily.
Masahara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masahara has Hewston pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kosuki Masahara just wasn't active enough.
Masahara closes the distance but Hewston moves to the side
and Hewston counters with a takedown into side control.
Masahara is looking for a sweep.
Hewston works to advance to full mount. Masahara defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hewston is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Masahara can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Masahara tries to hold on but Hewston pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimmy Hewston really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Masahara tries to clinch up but Hewston circles away and keeps his distance.
Hewston swats away the attempt to clinch by Masahara.
Masahara rushes Hewston and presses him up against the cage.
Masahara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hewston is defending well for now.
Masahara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masahara throws an elbow but it misses.
Hewston blocks the elbow strike.
Masahara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hewston avoiding damage as Masahara throws knees to the body.
Hewston avoids the elbow strike from Masahara, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masahara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hewston blocks the elbow strike.
Hewston drags the fight down to the ground.
Hewston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masahara defends well.
Hewston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masahara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hewston dives on top into guard.
Hewston postures up.
Hewston trying to control but Masahara is working from the bottom.
Masahara is looking for a triangle but Hewston pushes his legs off easily.
Masahara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Masahara working for a triangle but Hewston defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masahara controls Hewston momentarily but Hewston frees himself.
Hewston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hewston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Masahara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hewston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewston is looking to work some ground and pound but Masahara has wrist control.
Masahara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hewston defends it easily.
Hewston is fighting to break Masahara's control of his arms but Masahara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Masahara is trying to control the position but Hewston postures up.
Hewston trying to control the position from guard on top but Masahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masahara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masahara pulls Hewston in close to prevent any damage.
Kosuki Masahara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hewston.
Masahara struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masahara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimmy Hewston dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Masahara shoots and misses
and Hewston counters with a shoot takedown. Masahara fights it but they end up in guard.
Masahara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Masahara working a defensive guard here.
Masahara is really struggling to control Hewston but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Masahara is controlling Hewston's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kosuki Masahara.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Masahara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hewston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hewston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hewston fails with a takedown attempt.
Masahara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hewston counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Hewston tries for a kimura but Masahara is defending well.
Masahara can't do much from the bottom here.
Hewston throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Hewston seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hewston tries to score with some ground and pound. Masahara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Masahara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hewston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hewston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masahara holds on to Hewston's head and controls the position momentarily.
Masahara gets back to half guard.
Masahara is trying to control but can't.
Hewston is trying to work for a kimura but Masahara is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masahara is looking to control Hewston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masahara avoid being mounted?
Masahara controlling the position for now.
Masahara looking for submissions off his back.
Masahara tries to roll over but Hewston keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masahara looks like he's trying to stand up.
Masahara is trying to control but can't.
Masahara keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kosuki Masahara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Masahara tries to clinch
and Hewston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kosuki Masahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masahara is pressing down on Hewston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Masahara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hewston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hewston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimmy Hewston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hewston 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimmy Hewston!
Dimmy Hewston is the new lightweight champion!
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