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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mason Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamada Taiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is Simon Says. A fine choice. 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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197 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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193 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yamada Taiki!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Taiki is just out of range.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Taiki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Taiki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Taiki throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Taiki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taiki moves away.
Taiki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Taiki counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Anderson off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Taiki follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Anderson was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yamada Taiki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Nappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappa has chosen battery as his entrance music. Dirk Nappa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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190 lbs
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196 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Alberto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dirk Nappa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nappa misses with a lunging right hand
and Alberto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alberto.
Nappa is trying to control the position but Alberto postures up.
Nappa is pulling down on Alberto's head. It's preventing any offense from Alberto, at least for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nappa looking for a sweep. Not yet Nappa, not yet.
Nappa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alberto being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dirk Nappa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nappa throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Alberto counter with a right hand.
Nappa throws a lazy uppercut
and Alberto counters with a takedown into side control.
Nappa sneaks back into half guard.
Nappa wants to get back to full guard.
Nappa is trying is best to control the position here.
Nappa tries to get to full guard but Alberto has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alberto is thwarting Nappa's attempts to control the position.
Alberto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappa is trying is best to control the position here.
Dirk Nappa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nappa misses with a left hand
and Alberto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Alberto as he connects with a hook.
Nappa stuns Alberto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nappa looking to score a takedown here. Alberto is defending well but Nappa drives through and ends up in Alberto's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alberto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nappa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alberto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nappa stopping the sweep attempt from Alberto.
Nappa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alberto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nappa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alberto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nappa preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Alberto wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alberto instigates a clinch.
Alberto looking to slow down the pace here.
Alberto works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Alberto trying to control but Nappa is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alberto controls the pace.
Nappa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alberto trying to control but Nappa is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jose Alberto.
Alberto fails with the takedown
and Nappa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nappa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alberto moves away.
Nappa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alberto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nappa tries to bum rush Alberto with a series of wild strikes but Alberto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nappa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Alberto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nappa is trying to hold Alberto in close to prevent damage but Alberto has managed to pass into half guard.
Nappa is looking to improve his position.
Alberto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nappa wants to control but Alberto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nappa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Alberto manages to pass to mount!
Nappa is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappa wants to control but Alberto is having none of it.
Nappa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alberto looking to control but Nappa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nappa gets back to half guard.
Nappa is looking to control Alberto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nappa avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nappa is trying to maintain the position but Alberto is very close to passing his half guard.
Alberto trying to control the action but Nappa is working from the bottom.
Nappa trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dirk Nappa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nappa misses with a left hand
and Alberto counters with a straight right hand.
Nappa throws a poor cross that misses
letting Alberto counter with a right hand.
Nappa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alberto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alberto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nappa looks to score with a jab to the body but Alberto is just out of range.
Nappa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nappa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alberto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nappa looking to control.
Alberto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nappa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alberto controls the pace.
Nappa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alberto manages to get himself to full guard.
Nappa preventing the sweep.
Alberto wants to stand and escape but Nappa is having none of it.
Nappa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alberto is trying to keep Nappa in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nappa misses with an uppercut
letting Alberto counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alberto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Alberto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nappa sprawls well. Nappa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alberto gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirk Nappa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alberto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nappa misses with a double jab
and Alberto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dirk Nappa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nappa lands a right hook to the body.
Nappa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nappa swings widly with a right hand
and Alberto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nappa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alberto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nappa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nappa is looking to sweep but instead, Alberto has passed into half guard.
Nappa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alberto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alberto's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappa misses with a punch to the head.
Nappa misses with an elbow to the head.
Alberto wants to control his opponent's hands but Nappa gets his hands free.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nappa missing with strikes from the back.
Alberto looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Nappa punches the canvas rather than the man.
Nappa thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Alberto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nappa's guard. Nice work there by Alberto.
Nappa looking for a sweep. Not yet Nappa, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nappa is on top in guard.
Alberto trying to control the position here.
Nappa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nappa won't allow Alberto to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nappa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nappa is looking to work some ground and pound but Alberto has wrist control.
Nappa is looking to work some ground and pound but Alberto has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappa thows a big elbow that misses.
Nappa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nappa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alberto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nappa!
Alberto controlling the pace for now.
Nappa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappa is trying to get back to full guard.
Nappa is looking to get back to full guard here but Alberto has managed to pass to side control instead.
Alberto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alberto avoids the strikes from the bottom by Nappa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Alberto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alberto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Alberto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griswold's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hooking Up The Lights. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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202 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Very quick |
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Powerful |
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rusty Griswold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Martinez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez wants to land a leg kick but Griswold is out of range.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez throws a leg kick but Griswold sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griswold closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Martinez quickly recovers to half guard.
Martinez trying to control here.
Griswold trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
Griswold is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Griswold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswold controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rusty Griswold just wasn't active enough.
The crowd cheers as Griswold lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martinez doesn't seem phased though.
Martinez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griswold is out of range.
Martinez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griswold pinned against the cage. Griswold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martinez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Martinez throwing strikes but Griswold manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
What's Martinez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Martinez is trying to improve his position.
Martinez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Griswold is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Martinez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Griswold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martinez tries to hold on but Griswold postures up.
Griswold looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to hold on but Griswold postures up.
Griswold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martinez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez wants to hold on but Griswold pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Griswold dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Martinez throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Griswold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez is trying to keep Griswold in close.
Griswold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Griswold from controlling successfully.
Martinez 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.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Griswold is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez wants to sweep here but Griswold controlling him for the moment.
Griswold wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Griswold checks a leg kick.
Griswold thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martinez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griswold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griswold pinned against the cage. Griswold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martinez misses with an uppercut
and Griswold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Griswold.
Griswold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinez pulls guard successfully.
Griswold content to stall in guard here.
Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griswold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to sweep here but Griswold controlling him for the moment.
Martinez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Griswold trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griswold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Griswold is proving a slippery customer.
Griswold trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Rusty Griswold wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Martinez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griswold is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Griswold there.
Griswold tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Griswold throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griswold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Griswold dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Griswold walks into a straight right hand from Martinez.
Martinez slips under a jab from Griswold.
Martinez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griswold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinez gets a takedown into half guard.
Griswold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griswold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Griswold controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Griswold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswold is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Martinez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Santiago Martinez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Griswold slips a jab from Martinez.
Griswold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santiago Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martinez shoots and misses
and Griswold counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Griswold content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martinez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griswold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martinez looking for a sweep. Not yet Martinez, not yet.
Griswold stays in close to Martinez's body and controls the position.
Griswold trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswold preventing the sweep.
Martinez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez has his hands on Griswold's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rusty Griswold.
Martinez throws a lazy uppercut
and Griswold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Griswold thows a body shot but no joy.
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.
Martinez misses with a double jab
and Griswold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martinez misses with a right hand
and Griswold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martinez leaves Griswold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martinez misses with a left hand
and Griswold counters with a right hand to the body.
Martinez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Griswold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griswold has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Griswold!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Egans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hade Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mama Said Knock You Out. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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24
160 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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30
165 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gerald Egans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hade Wood!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Egans misses with a few strikes there.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Egans throws a lazy uppercut
and Wood counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wood.
Egans is trying to keep Wood in close.
Egans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wood makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wood thows a big elbow that misses.
Egans will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood 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.
Wood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Egans dives on top into guard.
Egans stopping the sweep attempt from Wood.
Egans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wood's head.
Wood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Egans.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wood is on top in guard.
Egans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Egans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wood defends well.
Egans is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Egans throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Egans trying to control the position.
Egans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wood defends it easily.
Egans is trying to keep Wood in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood trying to control but Egans is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Egans is trying to control the position but Wood postures up.
Wood won't allow Egans to sweep him here.
Wood cracks Egans with a solid left hand.
Wood makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Egans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wood is looking to advance position but Egans has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood wants to control but Egans is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Egans throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wood is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wood sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Egans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Egans looks to land a strike but Wood avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Egans wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.
Wood working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hade Wood dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egans.
Egans lands a jab to the nose.
Egans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood counters with a nice body shot.
Egans misses with a lunging right hand
and Wood counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Egans!
Wood cracks Egans with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wood lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Egans hang on?
Egans is working to get back to half guard.
Wood landing strikes from the mount and Egans is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egans is looking to get to half guard.
Wood landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood with good strikes from the mount here!
Egans is rocked!
Wood postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Egans in real trouble here! The ref calls for Egans to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hade Wood!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Florencio Dragovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragovich has chosen Black Mages - Assault of the Silver Dragons as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Florencio Dragovich!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragovich misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragovich misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dragovich connects with a single shot there.
Dragovich misses with a right hand
and Dragovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragovich misses with a hook.
Dragovich clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dragovich pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Dragovich tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dragovich just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Dragovich takes a shot to the head.
Dragovich goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Florencio Dragovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie clobbers Dragovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dragovich takes one on the button.
Gracie tests Dragovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Dragovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dragovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Dragovich wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Dragovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dragovich advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Dragovich's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dragovich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dragovich works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dragovich throwing strikes here but Gracie is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dragovich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dragovich is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dragovich thowing shots but they're missing.
Gracie tries to hold on but Dragovich pushes him away.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Dragovich maintains control.
Dragovich landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragovich scoring with strikes but Gracie is staying in there.
Dragovich lands with some strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragovich lands a big elbow.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Dragovich isn't that keen on the idea.
Dragovich landing strikes from the mount.
Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Dragovich isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie is in a horrible position here. Dragovich smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dragovich cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gracie is rocked!
Dragovich working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee warns Gracie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dragovich unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gracie wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dragovich celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Florencio Dragovich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurokawa Kenji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Riscatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riscatelli has chosen Speak Softly Love as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurokawa Kenji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silvio Riscatelli!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riscatelli thows a leg kick but Kenji checks it
and Kenji counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Riscatelli
and Kenji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenji.
Silvio Riscatelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenji throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riscatelli gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kenji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenji misses with a leg kick
and Riscatelli counters with a nice body shot.
Kenji tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Riscatelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riscatelli misses with a left hand
and Kenji counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Riscatelli misses
and Kenji counters with a nice leg kick.
Riscatelli feints and then cracks Kenji's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenji down.
Riscatelli throws a leg kick
and Kenji counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Riscatelli tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riscatelli throws a leg kick
and Kenji counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Riscatelli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riscatelli misses with a body shot
and Kenji counters with a nice uppercut.
Riscatelli wants to clinch but Kenji slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kenji lands with an uppercut that bounces Riscatelli off the ropes and back into rage.
Riscatelli throws a leg kick
and Kenji counters with a nice uppercut.
Riscatelli throws a right hand that misses
and Kenji counters by clinching up.
Riscatelli is looking to control Kenji's arms but Kenji gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riscatelli has his back to the ropes.
Riscatelli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenji backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenji.
Kenji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riscatelli misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Kenji.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riscatelli looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Riscatelli.
Riscatelli blocks a body shot from Kenji.
A head punch on the inside from Riscatelli fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riscatelli.
Riscatelli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kenji struggles to land a body shot inside as Riscatelli controls his hands.
Kenji working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riscatelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kenji - that landed with a thud.
Riscatelli struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenji controls his hands.
Riscatelli can't find room to land a body shot as Kenji controls the action.
Riscatelli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kenji.
Kenji lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riscatelli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Kenji.
Kenji works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Kenji.
Riscatelli blocking some punches.
Kenji works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riscatelli looking to slow down the pace here.
Kenji is working Riscatelli over against the ropes.
Kenji lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riscatelli or not.
Kenji scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenji working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kenji fails to land.
Kenji lands a shot to the body.
Kenji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kenji is working Riscatelli over against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurokawa Kenji dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kenji tries to clinch there but Riscatelli circles away.
Riscatelli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenji.
Riscatelli throws a leg kick
and Kenji counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riscatelli throws a lazy body kick
and Kenji counters with an outside leg kick.
Kenji scores with a hook.
Riscatelli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riscatelli walks into a straight right hand from Kenji.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riscatelli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Riscatelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riscatelli misses with an uppercut
and Kenji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riscatelli throws a leg kick
and Kenji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenji thows a leg kick but Riscatelli checks it
and Riscatelli counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Riscatelli misses
and Kenji counters with a nice uppercut.
Riscatelli checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kenji.
Riscatelli misses with a leg kick
and Kenji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riscatelli thows a leg kick but Kenji checks it
and Kenji counters with a leg kick.
Riscatelli thows a leg kick but Kenji checks it
and Kenji counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Riscatelli tries to land a body kick
and Kenji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Kenji there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riscatelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riscatelli lands a head kick. Kenji smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kurokawa Kenji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Riscatelli misses
and Kenji counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenji takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Riscatelli is predictable there
and Riscatelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riscatelli fails to land the takedown.
Kenji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riscatelli can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riscatelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Riscatelli scores with a leg kick.
Kenji throws a lazy uppercut
and Riscatelli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Riscatelli throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riscatelli. Kenji does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurokawa Kenji dominated that second round.
That's time! Kenji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kenji throws out a loose jab but Riscatelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riscatelli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kenji counters with a good low kick that Riscatelli was not able to check.
Riscatelli fails with the takedown
and Kenji counters with a leg kick.
Riscatelli throws a leg kick
and Riscatelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riscatelli throws a leg kick
and Kenji counters with an outside leg kick.
Riscatelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenji counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riscatelli throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Riscatelli throws a head kick that Kenji semi-blocks.
Riscatelli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riscatelli connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Riscatelli misses
and Kenji counters with a slapping leg kick.
Riscatelli thows a leg kick but Kenji checks it
and Kenji counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Riscatelli misses
and Kenji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riscatelli throws a hook but Kenji blocks it.
Kenji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riscatelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riscatelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riscatelli throws a head kick that misses
and Kenji counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riscatelli misses with a body punch
and Kenji counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riscatelli thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riscatelli scores with a head kick. Kenji tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Riscatelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenji moves into the clinch.
Kenji scores with a hook to the body.
Riscatelli trying to control the position but instead, Kenji has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riscatelli into the ropes.
Kenji misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenji is working Riscatelli over against the ropes.
Riscatelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kenji misses with a body punch.
Kenji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenji's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenji working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenji lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kenji is working Riscatelli over against the ropes.
Kenji is leaning against Riscatelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kenji lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenji lands a left hand.
Kenji pushes Riscatelli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kenji is leaning against Riscatelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silvio Riscatelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenji lands a shoulder strike.
Kenji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenji lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riscatelli or not.
Kenji makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Kenji.
Kenji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kenji lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riscatelli.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurokawa Kenji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kenji has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurokawa Kenji!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaisafa Masoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cro Copout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masoe comes to the ring accompanied by Bang On by Boo Yaa Tribe. Copout is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by you throw knee, i go home. Cro Copout will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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25
281 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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288 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gaisafa Masoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cro Copout!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Copout counters with a straight right hand.
Masoe throws a leg kick but Copout sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masoe throws a leg kick
enabling Copout to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copout swings for the body but Masoe moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masoe swats away the attempt to clinch by Copout.
Masoe throws a chopping leg kick but Copout manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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.
Copout throws a leg kick
and Masoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Copout misses with a right hand
and Masoe counters with a leg kick.
Copout closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masoe circles away.
Copout moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe with a nice cross.
Masoe throws a head kick that Copout semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masoe keeps the fight on the outside.
Copout with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Copout misses with a hook.
Copout moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Copout misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaisafa Masoe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Copout misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masoe.
Masoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Copout misses with a hook. Masoe ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masoe misses with a jab to the body
and Copout cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Copout with that takedown attempt.
Copout lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Copout connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copout throws out a loose jab but Masoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Masoe misses
enabling Copout to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaisafa Masoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Copout misses with a kick to the body
and Masoe counters with a body kick that stops Copout in his tracks momentarily.
Copout scores with a jab. Masoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Copout.
Masoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Copout throws a lazy right hand but Masoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Masoe is looking to chop away at Copout's legs.
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.
Masoe is looking to land body kicks.
Masoe throws a leg kick
and Copout counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masoe throws a sloppy head kick and Copout moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gaisafa Masoe will probably get the nod.
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.
Masoe throws a lazy head kick
letting Copout counter with a right hand.
Copout checks a low kick from Masoe.
Masoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masoe swats away the attempt to clinch by Copout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copout takes a kick to the side of the head.
Copout has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Copout cracks Masoe with a good jab.
Masoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Copout takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Masoe lands a leg kick that knocks Copout off balance momentarily.
Masoe looks to land a left hand but Copout moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copout checks a low kick from Masoe.
Copout tries to clinch up but Masoe circles away and keeps his distance.
Masoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Copout at a distance.
Copout throws a hook to the side of Masoe's head but Masoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe thuds his right hand into Copout's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Masoe throws the left hand but Copout avoids the punch easily.
Masoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Copout checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masoe misses with a leg kick
and Copout counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaisafa Masoe clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Copout circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Copout counters by moving into the clinch.
Masoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masoe digs a right hand underneath Copout's ribcage. Copout let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masoe working aggressively here.
Copout throws a head punch that misses.
Masoe looking to stall.
Masoe missing with knees to the body.
Masoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Copout.
Masoe taking a breather.
Masoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Copout is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Masoe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Masoe misses with a punch to the body.
Masoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masoe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Masoe tries a body shot but Copout blocks it.
Masoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masoe looking to slow down the pace here.
Masoe holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Masoe works on Copout's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Copout.
Masoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Copout can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Masoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masoe slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gaisafa Masoe.
Masoe missing with a left hand there. Copout was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Copout. That did some damage!
Masoe misses with a head kick.
Masoe thuds his right hand into Copout's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe throws a wild body kick that Copout sees coming a mile off.
Masoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Copout is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaisafa Masoe had his way with Cro Copout in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Masoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Copout counters with a stiff right hand.
Masoe throws a head kick but Copout moves out of range.
Masoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masoe avoids the body shot from Copout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copout blocks a leg kick.
Copout connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masoe. Masoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Copout throws a right hand that misses
and Masoe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cro Copout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Copout throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Copout is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe is looking to clinch but Copout is avoiding it.
Copout misses with an uppercut
and Masoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Copout moves out of range as Masoe throws a body kick.
Good work by Copout as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe misses with a body shot.
Copout checks a leg kick nicely.
Masoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaisafa Masoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masoe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:43
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaisafa Masoe!
Gaisafa Masoe retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Step into a world - KRS One. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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155 lbs
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151 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimbo Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cormac Maguire!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a leg kick
and Maguire counters with an outside leg kick.
Maguire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nelson counters with a solid body kick.
Maguire misses with a body shot
and Nelson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maguire ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
A low kick from Nelson is predictable there
and Maguire counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nelson!
Maguire controlling from the full mount.
Nelson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Maguire controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cormac Maguire hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Maguire looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Kimbo Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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.
Nelson takes a swing at Maguire's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Nelson is predictable there
and Maguire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maguire throws an off balance right hand
and Nelson counters with a nice body shot.
Nelson swings for the body but Maguire moves out of range.
Nelson tries to land a front kick but Maguire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maguire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Maguire has Nelson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maguire misses with some punches.
Nelson tries to stall but Maguire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with an elbow over the top.
Maguire scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Maguire controls the action.
Maguire can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maguire scores with a shoulder strike.
Maguire lands a body punch.
Maguire tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Maguire back against the cage.
Maguire managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nelson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Maguire.
Maguire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maguire cracks Nelson with a nice body shot.
Maguire lands with a left to the head.
Maguire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson stalling in the clinch but Maguire improves position.
Nelson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Maguire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nelson is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Maguire.
Maguire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maguire misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Maguire.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Maguire.
A hook to the body from Maguire.
A left hand lands to the body for Maguire.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Maguire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Maguire.
A body shot lands from Maguire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nelson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maguire's brow.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maguire is keeping busy.
Maguire misses with a body punch.
Maguire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Maguire misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maguire digs a good body shot into Nelson's ribs.
Maguire throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Maguire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson cracks a nice hook into Maguire's ribs.
Maguire closes the distance and clinches.
Maguire misses with some punches.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson is looking to control Maguire's arms but Maguire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nelson has his back to the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maguire backwards.
Nelson is looking to control Maguire's arms but Maguire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nelson has his back to the ropes.
Maguire digs a right hand into Nelson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nelson's gas tank.
Maguire misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maguire avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the ropes.
Maguire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maguire lands with a short shot to the head.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Maguire.
Maguire trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Maguire.
A left hand lands to the body for Maguire.
Maguire scores with a hook to the body.
Maguire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maguire misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Maguire to counter with a crisp jab.
Maguire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson is looking to wear down Maguire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maguire counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maguire lands with a good body shot.
Nelson has Maguire up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nelson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Maguire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson has Maguire pressed against the ropes.
Maguire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maguire presses Nelson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maguire digs a right hand underneath Nelson's ribcage. Nelson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Maguire.
Still in the clinch, Maguire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nelson tries to break the clinch but Maguire is controlling the position.
Maguire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Maguire.
Nelson digs a right hand into Maguire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maguire's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Maguire.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maguire as Nelson tries to tie him up.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick.
Kimbo Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire lands a right hook to the body.
Nelson throws a leg kick
and Maguire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maguire throws a sloppy body shot
and Maguire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maguire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maguire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Maguire is blocking nicely.
Maguire presses Nelson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maguire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maguire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maguire digs a right hand underneath Nelson's ribcage. Nelson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nelson digs a right hand underneath Maguire's ribcage. Maguire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Maguire.
Maguire lands a body punch.
Nelson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maguire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Maguire.
Maguire pushes off an throws an elbow but Nelson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Maguire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for Nelson to work.
A nice left hand lands by Maguire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Maguire misses its intended target.
Nelson throws a leg kick
and Maguire counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Maguire from controlling successfully.
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but Maguire is having none of it.
Maguire looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cormac Maguire was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maguire scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maguire counters with a nice leg kick.
Maguire takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson misses with a leg kick
and Maguire counters with a thumping low kick.
Nelson misses with a hook
and Maguire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nelson thinking.
Maguire throws a leg kick which misses Nelson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nelson tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Maguire.
Maguire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nelson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses
and Maguire counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Nelson misses
and Maguire counters with a takedown into side control.
Maguire tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kimbo Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maguire wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Nelson trying to remain calm as Maguire controls from the top position.
Maguire trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Maguire is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nelson's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nelson is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face as Maguire controls the position.
Maguire wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Cormac Maguire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cormac Maguire.
Nelson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maguire throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Maguire throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson throws a right hand that misses
and Maguire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maguire thumps Nelson with a low kick.
Maguire connects with an inside leg kick.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maguire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox has chosen Sanford and Son as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint Lomax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Red Fox!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lomax looks to throw the jab but Fox is out of range.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lomax lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lomax goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
Fox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fox is looking to chop away at Lomax's legs.
Lomax connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lomax counters with a nice uppercut.
Lomax tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lomax!
Lomax throws a shot from downtown. Fox moves away and avoids it.
Lomax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lomax swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lomax circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lomax throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lomax misses with a low kick as Fox jumps back.
Lomax scores with a jab. Fox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomax.
Fox throws a big shot that misses.
Lomax closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Lomax catches Fox right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Lomax as he connects with a hook.
Fox misses with a right hand
and Lomax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lomax gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lomax throws a leg kick but Fox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lomax misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fox counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lomax's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Lomax tenderised Fox's leg. Fox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lomax misses with a series of wild punches.
Lomax swings for the body but Fox moves out of range.
Lomax misses with a hook
and Fox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lomax misses with a right hand
letting Fox counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Fox. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fox checks a leg kick.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch but Lomax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lomax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clint Lomax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Lomax is predictable there
and Fox counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lomax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lomax works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lomax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fox's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fox has a closed guard, preventing Lomax from standing up.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Lomax from controlling successfully.
Lomax postures up in Fox's guard and throws a big left but Fox blocks it.
Lomax is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Lomax from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Clint Lomax wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice shot lands for Lomax.
Lomax is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lomax pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fox is out of range and Lomax settles back down.
Lomax throws a leg kick
and Fox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fox misses with a looping left.
Fox scores with a leg kick.
Fox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lomax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fox counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fox misses with an uppercut.
Fox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fox throws a leg kick but Lomax sees it coming and moves out of range.
A cross from Lomax lands.
Lomax throws a shot from downtown. Fox moves away and avoids it.
Lomax throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax misses with a right hand
and Fox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lomax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fox.
Fox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fox throws a looping overhand right but Lomax ducks down to avoid it.
Lomax tries to work over Fox's front leg with a kick but Fox checks it.
Fox closes the distance and pushes Lomax back into the ropes.
Fox avoiding damage as Lomax throws knees to the body.
Fox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fox lands with a light punch inside.
Fox gets through Lomax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lomax misses with a straight left.
Fox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lomax looks to land a right hand but Fox moved out of range.
Lomax misses with an uppercut
and Fox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lomax throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fox counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax scores with a leg kick.
Fox is looking to clinch but Lomax is avoiding it.
Lomax misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax tried to score with a low kick but Fox checks it.
Lomax throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lomax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fox's sensitive parts.
Lomax misses with a straight left.
Lomax moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lomax throws a shot from downtown. Fox moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fox counters with a nice uppercut.
Lomax looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lomax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lomax is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lomax misses with a lunging right hand
and Fox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lomax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lomax misses with a hook
and Fox counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax misses with a left hand
and Fox counters with a good low kick that Lomax was not able to check.
Lomax cracks Fox with an open hand slap.
Lomax slips a jab from Fox.
Lomax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch but Lomax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clint Lomax is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fox.
Lomax throws a hook to the side of Fox's head but Fox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Lomax.
A low kick from Lomax misses
and Lomax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lomax throws a hook but Fox avoids it easily.
Fox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lomax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lomax misses with a left hand
and Fox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fox looks to land a left hand but Lomax moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Red Fox just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fox closes the distance and clinches up with Lomax, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes Lomax against the ropes but Lomax circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fox misses with the body kick
and Lomax counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lomax thows a body shot but no joy.
Lomax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lomax throws a leg kick
and Fox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lomax wants to control but Fox is keeping busy.
Fox with the ground and pound but Lomax uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax looking to control.
Lomax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fox's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fox 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.
Lomax is pushing down on Fox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fox is fighting to maintain full guard but Lomax has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lomax missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lomax is keen to just control but Fox is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lomax lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lomax trying to control the action but Fox is working from the bottom.
Lomax working the head and body with strikes.
Lomax wants to pass the guard but Fox is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lomax.
Fox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lomax defends well.
Lomax will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lomax trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Lomax 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lomax throws and elbow that misses. Fox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lomax's guard. Nice move by Fox!
Lomax is pulling down on Fox's head to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Clint Lomax wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax had his way with Red Fox in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lomax counters with a good, hard body kick but Fox shrugs it off.
Fox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lomax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Lomax is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lomax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fox counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lomax's knee momentarily.
Lomax drops his hands momentarily and Fox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fox.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fox, as that shot connected.
Fox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lomax swings for the body but Fox moves out of range.
Fox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fox misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
Fox stalks Lomax and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lomax's face. Lomax staggers backwards, shaken.
Clint Lomax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomax misses with a hook
and Fox moves into the clinch.
Fox has a couple of punches blocked by Lomax.
Fox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax breaks from the clinch.
Fox moves out of range of the strikes.
Lomax misses with a leg kick
and Fox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lomax throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fox counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax slips under a jab.
Lomax throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fox counter with a right hand.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lomax paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lomax connects with an inside leg kick.
Fox misses with a few strikes there.
Fox throws a hook but Lomax blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily.
Lomax misses with a lunging right hand
and Fox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fox misses with a low kick.
Fox loads up on a big right hand but Lomax slips the punch.
Fox throws a leg kick
and Lomax counters with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Fox blocks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Fox there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Red Fox.
I think Fox 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Fox!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kin Ring Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, (I'm not your) steppin' stone . The crowd seem to be enjoying Liddell's choice of entrance music: DMX Intro. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kin Ring Sackett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Liddell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell wants to clinch but Sackett slips to the side
and Sackett counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Liddell misses the target.
Sackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Liddell.
Liddell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Liddell.
Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Liddell looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett lands with a slapping head kick.
Sackett drops Liddell with a left right combo! Sackett follows him down to the ground into side control.
Liddell is rocked!
It looks like Mark Liddell has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sackett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Liddell is still in real trouble! Can Sackett finish him?
A big shot lands for Sackett! That's hurt Liddell! Will he recover? Sackett fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kin Ring Sackett!
Kin Ring Sackett retains his light heavyweight title!
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