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IP XIX: Aurum Velint PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bj Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illumi Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by Pride FC. Illumi Zordick looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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130 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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23
136 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bj Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illumi Zordick!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a leg kick
letting Zordick counter with a right hand.
Zordick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evans finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Evans clinches up against the cage.
Evans pulls guard effortlessly.
Zordick stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Evans uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Evans has closed the distance and engaged Zordick in a clinch.
Zordick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Evans smiles and moves away.
Evans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zordick to the ground. Evans is now in Zordick's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zordick looks gassed!
Evans advances position into side control!
Evans works to advance to full mount. Zordick defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Evans with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Evans controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Evans lands a shot to the body.
Evans struggling to land strikes to the head as Zordick covers up.
Zordick covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Evans misses with punches from the back.
Evans has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Zordick's body.
Evans lands with a hammerfist to the side of Zordick's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Zordick is looking for a way out.
Evans has good solid back control here.
Evans throwing damaging strikes from the back! Zordick could be in trouble here!
Evans sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Zordick taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bj Evans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scipio Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killer Elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer Elite will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scipio Africanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killer Elite!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Africanus shoots in looking for a takedown but Elite manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Africanus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Elite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Elite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Elite slaps away a takedown attempt from Africanus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scipio Africanus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Africanus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elite defends it nicely.
Africanus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elite stuffs the takedown attempt from Africanus. Africanus gets slowly back to his feet.
Africanus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scipio Africanus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Africanus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Elite sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Africanus somewhat.
Africanus shoots in for a double leg but Elite sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Africanus drops his hands momentarily and Elite takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Africanus misses with a takedown attempt - Elite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Africanus is breathing heavily.
Elite stuffs the takedown attempt from Africanus. Africanus gets slowly back to his feet.
Elite scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elite lands a slapping body shot.
Elite lands with a hook. Africanus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Africanus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Elite lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Danga de danga de dang - Elite scores with a four punch combination!
Elite defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Africanus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elite digs a good body shot into Africanus's ribs.
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!
Africanus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Elite lands a slapping body shot.
Africanus needs to keep his hands up - Elite had a free shot at his head there.
Elite digs a good body shot into Africanus's ribs.
Elite has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheers as Elite lands an impressive looking overhand right. Africanus doesn't seem phased though.
Africanus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Elite throws a one two combo.
Elite throws a series of strikes that have Africanus backpedaling.
Elite scores with a hook.
Elite lands with a shot to the body.
Elite misses with a series of wild punches.
Elite fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Elite. No joy for Africanus on that attempt.
Elite scores with a punch to the head.
Africanus needs to keep his hands up - Elite had a free shot at his head there.
Elite lands a lovely overhand right.
Africanus shoots in for a double leg but Elite sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elite listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elite cracks Africanus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Elite lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Elite.
Elite scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elite scores with a nice strike.
Elite connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elite connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Africanus's hands.
Africanus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Africanus shoots in looking for a takedown but Elite manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Africanus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Africanus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Africanus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elite drops Africanus with a nice combination! Elite dives into Africanus's guard, looking to finish!
Africanus is rocked!
It looks like Scipio Africanus has been cut.
Elite is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh Africanus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Killer Elite.
Africanus walks into a left hand.
Africanus seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left and a right from Elite both land. Nice combination.
Elite smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Africanus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Elite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scipio Africanus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Elite leaves Africanus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Africanus shoots in for a takedown but Elite shows good takedown defense.
Elite listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Africanus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Elite sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Africanus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scipio Africanus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elite lands an overhand right.
Africanus closes the distance and clinches up with Elite, looking for a takedown. Africanus pushes Elite against the cage but Elite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elite fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Africanus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Africanus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elite listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elite lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elite scores with a hook to the body. Africanus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Killer Elite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Africanus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Elite connects with a jab.
Elite lands a two punch combo.
Elite stuns Africanus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Elite.
Elite swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Africanus.
Elite lunges at Africanus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Africanus's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Elite. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Elite.
Elite displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Africanus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Elite misses with a few strikes there.
Scipio Africanus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elite lands with a nice combination. Africanus backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elite bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Africanus's head backwards.
Nice sprawl there from Elite as Africanus shoots in.
Nice cross by Elite.
Africanus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Africanus takes one to the side of the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Africanus. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Africanus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Elite lands a nice looking body shot.
Elite lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elite.
Elite connects with a body shot.
A left and a right from Elite both land. Nice combination.
Killer Elite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elite lands with an uppercut that bounces Africanus off the cage and back into rage.
Nice straight punches there by Elite. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Elite.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus moves forwards but Elite connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Elite connects with the punch.
Elite lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Elite fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Africanus on the side of the head.
Elite lands with an uppercut that bounces Africanus off the cage and back into rage.
Africanus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Elite lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Africanus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elite as he avoids it easily.
Elite scores with a jab.
Elite scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Africanus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Africanus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Africanus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elite connects with a single shot there.
Elite lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
and Elite counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Africanus! He's just covering up as Elite starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Elite!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Zhuravlevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Zhuravlevich!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhuravlevich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gomez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zhuravlevich defend it? Gomez steps over the head and cranks it - Zhuravlevich is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gomez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Gomez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Mant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Mant!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mann counters with a shoot takedown. Mant fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mant working a defensive guard here.
Mann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Mant.
Mann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mann stands up from Mant's guard - Mann perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
Mant digs a good hook to Mann's body.
Mann closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mant's guard.
Mann wants to stand and escape but instead Mant has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mant trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mann manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mann preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann gets to his feet. Mant looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mant looks to land a left hand but Mann moved out of range nicely.
Mant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mant finds it's way round the side to connect with Mann's head.
Mant throws a shot from downtown. Mann moves away and avoids it.
Mant looks to throw the jab but Mann is out of range.
Mant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mant scores with the left hand. Mann knows he should have avoided that one.
Mant throws an off balance right hand
and Mann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mant wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment.
Mann postures up.
Mant wants to sweep but no luck.
Mann tries to stand but Mant is controlling from the bottom.
Mant looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mann stands up from Mant's guard - Mann perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Mant.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Mant misses.
A jab lands there for Mant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mann 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.
Mann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mant.
Mann takes one to the chin there.
Mant misses with a left hand
and Mann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mant's guard.
Mant wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mann is now in half guard.
Bobby Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mann wants to get back to his feet.
Mant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mant wants to sweep but no luck.
Mann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mant's guard.
Mant looking for a sweep. Not yet Mant, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mann wants to stand but Mant has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mant is trying to control the position but Mann postures up.
Mann is looking to stand up but Mant won't let him.
Mant looking for a sweep. Not yet Mant, not yet.
Bobby Mann has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A swing and a miss from Mant.
Mant misses with a looping right.
Mann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mant sprawls well initially but Mann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mant is trying to get back to full guard.
Mann decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mant might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mann tries to clinch up.
Mant blocks a head kick by Mann.
Mann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mant wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
Mant is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann prevents Mant from improving his position.
Mann stands up from half guard.
Mant throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range.
Mant misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming.
Mant cracks a nice hook into Mann's ribs.
Mant misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mann dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mant throws a hook but Mann avoids it easily.
Mant looks to throw the jab but Mann is out of range.
Mant cracks a nice hook into Mann's ribs.
Mant sizes up Mann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mann scrambles back to his feet.
Mann darts in and clinches Mant up against the cage.
Mann has picked Mant up - he's going for a ride! Mann dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mann tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mant controls his leg.
Mant trying to control but Mann postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mant gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mant 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.
Mann wanted to stand there but Mant had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mant gets caught napping as Mann dives in and scores a takedown. Mant manages to retain guard.
Mant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mant's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mann on the side of the head.
Mann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mant thuds a left hand into Mann's body.
Mann blocks a jab.
Rock Mant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Mann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mant misses with a lunging right hand
and Mann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Mann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demon Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Okano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aalto - Resolution kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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28
163 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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28
168 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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World class MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demon Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koji Okano!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Okano.
Okano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Okano is predictable there
and Beast counters with a nice body shot.
Okano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okano throws a leg kick
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Okano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okano lands a head kick!
Koji Okano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okano throws a leg kick
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Beast throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Okano misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beast checks a low kick from Okano.
Okano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beast moves out of range as Okano throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Okano.
A low kick from Okano misses
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
Okano throws a leg kick
and Beast counters with an outside leg kick.
Okano lands a leg kick that knocks Beast off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Okano misses
and Beast counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okano misses with a head kick.
Okano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koji Okano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beast counters with a series of strikes. Okano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Okano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beast throws a body kick that misses.
Okano misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Okano tries to work over Beast's front leg with a kick but Beast checks it.
Okano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okano misses with a lunging right hand
and Beast counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okano throws a leg kick
and Beast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okano thows a leg kick but Beast checks it
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okano looks to throw the jab but Beast is out of range.
A low kick from Okano misses
and Beast counters with a good low kick that Okano was not able to check.
Okano throws a leg kick
and Beast counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Okano is staying active underneath Beast, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beast throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beast is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Okano reverses the position - he's now on top in Beast's guard.
Okano trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beast's guard.
Beast doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Beast 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.
Beast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beast escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Okano is looking to stand up but Beast won't let him.
Beast lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Okano!
Beast trying to control but Okano is having none of it.
Okano blocking the ground and pound.
Okano tries to reverse the position but Beast maintains control.
Beast working Okano over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Beast dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Okano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okano lands a jab to Beast's midsection.
Okano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Okano is predictable there
and Beast counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beast.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beast wants to pass the guard but Okano is keeping the position.
Beast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Okano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Okano decides to return to a standing position.
Okano throws a solid leg kick but Beast takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okano thows a leg kick but Beast checks it
and Beast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beast misses with a straight left.
Okano throws a lazy head kick
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Okano throws a leg kick
and Beast counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Okano misses
and Beast counters with a nice double leg into side control. Okano won't be happy with that.
Beast working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beast is putting a hurting on Okano here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okano managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Beast.
Okano is looking to regain half guard here but Beast keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okano struggling a bit here.
Beast cracks Okano with a big right hand but Okano just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Beast scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Okano to see if he's OK.
Okano seems a little lost for a moment, as Beast dominates the positioning.
Okano manages to get back to half guard.
Beast missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Okano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beast.
Beast misses with a head shot. Okano uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okano has Beast pulled in close to control his posture.
Beast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Okano is trying to keep Beast in close.
Beast throws a big right hand that misses.
Okano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beast lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Okano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beast won't allow Okano to sweep him here.
Okano is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beast postures up in Okano's guard and throws a big left but Okano blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Okano can't keep his opponent in guard - Beast advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Okano tries to roll over but Beast keeps him under control.
Beast not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Okano trying to control from the bottom.
Okano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Beast.
Okano looking to control.
Beast chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast trying to control but Okano is working from the bottom.
Okano working a defensive guard but Beast manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Beast dominated that second round.
That's time! Beast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Okano throws a leg kick
and Beast counters with a straight right hand.
Okano jabs at Beast's body.
Okano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beast throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okano thows a leg kick but Beast checks it
and Beast counters with a body kick that stops Okano in his tracks momentarily.
Okano misses with a leg kick
and Beast counters with a series of strikes. Okano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Okano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Beast counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Okano!
Okano wants to hold on but Beast pushes him away.
Okano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beast can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okano is looking to escape.
Beast throwing strikes here but Okano is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Okano wants to control but Beast is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast unloads with some shots from mount but Okano bucks and avoids them well.
Demon Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okano wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Beast.
Beast can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okano is looking to escape.
Beast throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Okano is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Okano is looking to get to half guard.
Okano blocking the ground and pound.
Okano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beast tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Beast working the ground and pound effectively.
Okano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beast tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Koji Okano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beast landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Beast.
Okano gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Beast there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast throwing shots but Okano is blocking nicely.
Okano trying to hold on to Beast's head to control him but Beast postures up.
Beast throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Okano tries to roll over but Beast keeps him under control.
Okano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beast thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Okano's head.
Beast is trying to control the action in half guard but Okano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beast prevents Okano from improving his position.
Beast not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beast not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Okano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okano trying to keep a closed guard but Beast is proving a slippery customer.
Beast lands a couple of digs.
Okano trying to control the position.
Beast throwing strikes but missing.
Okano keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Beast thows a big elbow that misses.
Demon Beast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okano has momentary wrist control but Beast slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beast, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Beast!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yago Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaatu Nicto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutierrez comes to the cage accompanied by Justified by AMEN. 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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28
190 lbs
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24
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yago Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klaatu Nicto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gutierrez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicto.
Nicto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gutierrez is looking to clinch.
Gutierrez throws a body punch but Nicto moves out of range.
Nicto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gutierrez.
Nicto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gutierrez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutierrez thows a huge punch but Nicto dodges it nicely.
Gutierrez trying to pass the guard but Nicto defending well.
Gutierrez is taking a breather. Nicto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez wants to pass to mount but Nicto is defending the position.
Gutierrez is looking for a kimura but Nicto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gutierrez to get the leverage.
Gutierrez 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.
Gutierrez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicto keeps working.
Gutierrez prevents Nicto from improving his position.
Nicto is trying to maintain the position but Gutierrez is very close to passing his half guard.
Nicto is refusing to be controlled, as Gutierrez sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gutierrez slips a nice elbow through Nicto's hands, connecting with Nicto's forehead.
Nicto tries to get to full guard but Gutierrez has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nicto is looking to improve his position.
Gutierrez thows a huge punch but Nicto dodges it nicely.
Gutierrez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gutierrez content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gutierrez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gutierrez's back!
Nicto gets his hands free as Gutierrez looks to control.
Nicto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gutierrez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nicto is hanging on to Gutierrez's back as he tries to escape.
Nicto thows a strike but Gutierrez uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Gutierrez as he ends up in Nicto 's guard!
Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutierrez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Gutierrez trying to control but Nicto is working from the bottom.
Gutierrez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nicto has wrist control.
Nicto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gutierrez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gutierrez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutierrez looking to sit in guard and control but Nicto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gutierrez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nicto manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Gutierrez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nicto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gutierrez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gutierrez lands a body shot.
Nicto goes for a takedown attempt but Gutierrez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nicto looks to land a right hand but Gutierrez moved out of range.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gutierrez moves to clinch but Nicto breaks away
and Nicto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez trying to control from the bottom.
Nicto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gutierrez is looking for a sweep. Nicto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gutierrez is pressing down on Nicto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gutierrez is trying to keep Nicto in close.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Nicto from controlling successfully.
Gutierrez is adopting a defensive guard.
Gutierrez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot by Gutierrez.
Nicto fails with the takedown
and Nicto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yago Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaatu Nicto.
Gutierrez misses with a hook
and Nicto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gutierrez scores with a jab.
Nicto throws a combination that misses
and Gutierrez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Nicto moves out of range.
Nicto misses with a takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicto tries for a takedown but Gutierrez circles away easily
and Gutierrez counters with a nice body shot.
Nicto is breathing heavily.
Nicto lands a two punch combo.
Gutierrez misses the shot to the body.
Nicto has his takedown stuffed
and Gutierrez counters with a nice body shot.
Gutierrez is looking to clinch.
Gutierrez shoots in and bounces Nicto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicto keeping moving, preventing Gutierrez from controlling successfully.
Gutierrez content to stall in guard here.
Gutierrez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nicto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nicto controls Gutierrez momentarily but Gutierrez frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Gutierrez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.
Gutierrez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gutierrez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gutierrez darts in and clinches Nicto up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gutierrez lands a right hand.
Gutierrez works on Nicto's body with a couple of short punches.
Gutierrez lands a body punch.
Gutierrez pushes Nicto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nicto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gutierrez lands a left hand.
Gutierrez swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Gutierrez.
Nicto prevents a body shot from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicto controls his hands.
Gutierrez misses with a body punch.
Nicto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nicto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gutierrez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nicto trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Gutierrez pulls Nicto in close to his closed guard and prevents Nicto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gutierrez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gutierrez, not yet.
Gutierrez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nicto postures up.
Klaatu Nicto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yago Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nicto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gutierrez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gutierrez has escaped and now he's on top!
Nicto controlling Gutierrez's posture.
Gutierrez wants to control from the top but Nicto keeps moving.
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.
Gutierrez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nicto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nicto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gutierrez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gutierrez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicto is working for takedown but Gutierrez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yago Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaatu Nicto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicto wants a takedown.
Gutierrez misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yago Gutierrez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gutierrez 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yago Gutierrez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hara comes to the cage accompanied by Armin van Buuren - Sail. Carlo Gambino told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Hara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo Gambino!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino tries to clinch there but Hara circles away.
Hara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gambino counters with a right hand to the body.
Gambino misses with the combination.
Hara fails with the takedown
and Gambino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gambino counters with a three punch combo that has Hara backing up. Hara nods at Gambino to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Hara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hara avoids the head kick by Gambino.
Gambino throws a sloppy head kick and Hara moves out of range easily.
Gambino clinches.
Gambino prevents the takedown attempt.
Gambino tries to break free but Hara pushes him back against the cage.
Gambino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hara is keeping busy.
Gambino can't break the clinch.
Gambino stops a takedown attempt from Hara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hara has him pressed against the cage.
Gambino working hard to break the clinch.
Gambino wants to get back to striking at distance but Hara won't allow it.
Gambino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hara as Gambino tries to tie him up.
Gambino wants to get back to striking at distance but Hara won't allow it.
Gambino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gambino slowing the pace effectively.
Hara has Gambino pressed against the cage, preventing Gambino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Gambino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
Hara goes for a takedown attempt but Gambino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gambino darts in trying to clinch
and Hara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hara trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gambino dives on top into guard.
Gambino prevents Hara from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hara uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hara is breathing heavily.
Gambino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gambino lands a glancing blow to the side of Hara's head.
It looks like Josh Hara has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gambino lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hara is rocked!
Hara is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Gambino just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Hara has gone limp, and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlo Gambino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruiner Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quik Yin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett comes to the cage accompanied by canceled forever. Yin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Got A Feeling (lol :P). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
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29
222 lbs
20 - 12 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruiner Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quik Yin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yin's sensitive parts.
Barnett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Yin.
Barnett has his takedown stuffed
and Yin counters with a straight right hand.
Barnett throws a push kick but Yin slaps the foot to one side.
Barnett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yin wants to sweep but no luck.
Yin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yin controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
Yin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barnett is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnett looking to control.
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.
Yin looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barnett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ruiner Barnett just wasn't active enough.
Yin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnett swivels and escapes.
Yin looks to throw a body kick
letting Barnett counter with a right hand.
Yin throws a head kick that misses
and Barnett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yin's guard.
Yin has Barnett pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yin pulls Barnett in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett landing some decent shots from guard.
Yin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Yin has wrist control.
Yin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnett.
Barnett throws a strike but Yin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barnett trying to control the position here.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Yin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yin passes Barnett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yin is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnett won't allow Yin to pass to mount.
Barnett is pressing down on Yin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnett has his hands on Yin's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruiner Barnett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yin checks the leg kick.
Barnett scores with a jab. Yin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnett misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Barnett does it's job there.
Barnett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnett has his takedown stuffed
and Yin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnett has his foot on Yin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yin works his way back into a safe position though.
Yin wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yin looking to pass the guard.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Yin wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ruiner Barnett.
Barnett throws a leg kick but Yin moved away.
Barnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnett moves in looking to clinch but Yin pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Barnett.
Barnett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yin gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yin takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Quik Yin has been cut.
Barnett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yin breaks from the clinch.
Yin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnett sprawls well. Barnett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yin gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnett fakes the leg kick and cracks Yin in the body.
Yin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnett misses with a straight right.
Barnett connects with a looping right hand.
Barnett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barnett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barnett.
Yin is breathing heavily.
Barnett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Barnett misses.
Yin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnett. Barnett obviously looking to wear him down.
Yin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barnett fails to land.
Barnett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnett tightens his grip and picks Yin up, before dumping him to the ground. Yin manages to land in guard.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnett postures up and lands a big shot to Yin's brow.
Barnett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yin has momentary wrist control but Barnett slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett has gone for a leg lock! Yin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnett's guard.
Ruiner Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yin stops Barnett from standing up.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yin won't allow Barnett to get back to his feet.
Yin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnett trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruiner Barnett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quik Yin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barnett misses with a takedown
so Yin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barnett is adopting a defensive guard.
Yin 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.
Barnett seems keen to control Yin's posture.
Barnett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Yin tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett trying to control the position here.
We're going to have a standup here because Ruiner Barnett wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barnett misses with a looping right.
Barnett misses with a takedown
and Yin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Yin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnett's guard.
Yin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Yin is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to stand up here but Yin is controlling him well.
Barnett holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barnett gets back to full guard.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Yin is proving a slippery customer.
Yin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnett's guard.
Yin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barnett's thigh. Barnett counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yin is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnett has wrist control.
Yin trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett is trying to keep Yin in close.
Yin wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett controls Yin momentarily but Yin frees himself.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Yin from controlling successfully.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ruiner Barnett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Barnett motions for Yin to come forward. Barnett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yin throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
Yin throws a looping overhand right but Barnett ducks down to avoid it.
Barnett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiner Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Yin is proving a slippery customer.
Quik Yin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yin trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quik Yin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruiner Barnett!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eiki Daikaura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Buu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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139 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eiki Daikaura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Buu!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daikaura thows a leg kick but Buu checks it
and Buu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Daikaura misses with a leg kick
and Buu counters with a nice body kick.
Daikaura tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Daikaura misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Buu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daikaura throws a head kick that misses.
Daikaura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Daikaura if he has to take too many more of those.
Daikaura scores with a head kick. Buu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Buu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Daikaura takes a step back to recover.
Daikaura tries to clinch up
and Buu counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buu keeps the fight on the outside.
Buu misses with a head kick.
Buu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daikaura lands a high kick!
Buu connects with a solid leg kick.
Buu misses with a head kick.
Buu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Buu misses
and Daikaura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daikaura.
Buu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daikaura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daikaura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buu misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buu avoids the elbow strike from Daikaura, against the cage.
Daikaura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Daikaura throws an elbow but it misses.
Daikaura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buu looking to throw knees to the head but Daikaura is blocking nicely.
Daikaura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buu tries a knee to the head but Daikaura blocks it.
Buu stalling against the cage.
Daikaura avoiding damage as Buu throws knees to the body.
Buu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buu tries to land a knee to the head but Daikaura blocks with his arms.
Daikaura takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daikaura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buu avoids it.
Buu working Daikaura over with knees to the body.
Daikaura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu crunches a lovely knee into Daikaura's ribcage.
Daikaura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daikaura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Buu trying to land knees to the body.
Buu avoids a wild elbow strike from Daikaura.
Buu manages to break the clinch.
Daikaura looks to clinch
and Buu counters with a nice leg kick.
Daikaura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Buu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Buu connects with an inside leg kick.
Daikaura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buu checks it well.
Buu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daikaura throws a leg kick
and Buu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Buu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daikaura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buu misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Buu is predictable there
and Daikaura counters with a head kick.
Daikaura misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buu.
Buu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Buu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Buu misses
and Daikaura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daikaura throws a leg kick
and Buu counters with a right hand to the body.
Buu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daikaura finds it's way round the side to connect with Buu's head.
Buu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daikaura is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Buu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daikaura tries to clinch but Buu is having none of it.
Daikaura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Buu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daikaura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daikaura's sensitive parts.
Buu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daikaura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Buu.
A head kick misses from Buu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buu gets tackled into the cage by Daikaura. Daikaura maintains the clinch.
Buu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Eiki Daikaura has been cut.
Daikaura presses Buu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Buu wants to break free but Daikaura has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daikaura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Daikaura is stalling here.
Buu stalling the fight.
Daikaura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buu misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daikaura.
Daikaura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Buu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daikaura takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daikaura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Buu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daikaura is defending well for now.
Daikaura is trying to maintain a safe position but Buu gets an underhook and turns Daikaura into the cage.
Daikaura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buu takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Daikaura.
Buu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Daikaura to work.
Daikaura being controlled against the cage.
Buu avoids a wild elbow strike from Daikaura.
Buu landing knees to the head.
Buu tries to land knees in the clinch but Daikaura avoids the damage to the body.
Buu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daikaura avoids it.
Buu tries a knee to the head but Daikaura blocks it.
Daikaura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daikaura.
Buu lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura misses with a knee to the head.
Daikaura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buu backwards.
Daikaura tries to land knees in the clinch but Buu avoids the damage to the body.
Buu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daikaura blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buu.
Buu letting Daikaura take a breather here.
Buu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daikaura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Buu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buu looking to throw knees to the head but Daikaura is blocking nicely.
Buu looking to throw knees to the head but Daikaura is blocking nicely.
Buu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Buu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daikaura misses with some punches.
Buu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daikaura managing to block the knees to the body from Buu.
Buu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daikaura blocks it with crossed arms.
Buu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daikaura tries a knee to the head but Buu blocks it.
Buu manages to break the clinch.
Buu checks a low kick from Daikaura.
An inside leg kick lands from Daikaura.
Daikaura closes the distance and clinches.
Buu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daikaura takes a knee to the side of the body.
Daikaura looking to slow down the pace here.
Buu managing to block the knees to the body from Daikaura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Buu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eiki Daikaura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Buu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buu throws a head kick but Daikaura moves out of range.
Buu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daikaura.
Buu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daikaura tries a head kick but it misses.
Daikaura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daikaura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daikaura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daikaura throws a leg kick which misses Buu's front leg but catches the back leg as Buu tries to avoid it.
Buu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daikaura avoids the head kick by Buu.
A low kick from Buu is predictable there
and Daikaura counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daikaura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buu. Daikaura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buu throws a leg kick
and Daikaura counters with a body kick.
Buu throws a leg kick
and Daikaura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Buu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Some bone on bone action there as Buu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Daikaura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daikaura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Buu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Daikaura takes a step back to recover.
Daikaura tries to clinch up.
Buu misses with a leg kick
and Daikaura counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Buu misses
and Daikaura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daikaura.
Daikaura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daikaura throws an elbow but misses.
Buu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daikaura pushes off an throws an elbow but Buu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buu tries to land a knee to the head but Daikaura blocks with his arms.
Daikaura avoiding damage as Buu throws knees to the body.
Buu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daikaura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daikaura blocks it with crossed arms.
Buu managing to block the knees to the body from Daikaura.
Daikaura managing to block the knees to the body from Buu.
Buu dodges an elbow strike from Daikaura.
Buu misses with a knee to the head.
Daikaura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Buu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daikaura is keeping busy.
Buu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daikaura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Buu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daikaura avoids it.
Buu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buu trying to stall but Daikaura improves his position.
Daikaura pushes off an throws an elbow but Buu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daikaura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buu avoids it.
Daikaura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buu looking to throw knees to the head but Daikaura is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Buu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daikaura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Buu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Buu counters with a leg kick.
Buu throws a leg kick
and Daikaura counters with a leg kick.
Daikaura tries to clinch up.
Daikaura blocks a head kick by Buu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daikaura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buu thows a leg kick but Daikaura checks it
and Daikaura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Daikaura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Buu counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Eiki Daikaura did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Eiki Daikaura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Buu misses with the body kick
and Daikaura counters with a nice leg kick.
Daikaura tries to clinch there but Buu circles away.
Daikaura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Buu. That did some damage!
Kid Buu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daikaura thumps Buu with a low kick.
Buu scoring well with a low kick there.
Daikaura tries to clinch there but Buu circles away.
Buu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Daikaura counters with a leg kick.
Daikaura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daikaura throws a hook but Buu blocks it.
Buu throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buu throws a low kick but Daikaura avoids it.
Daikaura gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Buu counters with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Daikaura blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Daikaura misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Buu throws a low kick, looking for Daikaura's leg but Daikaura calmly moves out of range.
Buu misses with a low kick.
Buu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buu throws a head kick but Daikaura moves out of range.
Daikaura looks to land a right hand but Buu moved out of range.
Daikaura doesn't manage to clinch there - Buu circles away.
Buu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Daikaura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice body kick from Buu.
Daikaura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Buu counters with a body kick that stops Daikaura in his tracks momentarily.
Good leg kick by Buu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Buu looks to throw a body kick
enabling Daikaura to counter with a crisp jab.
Daikaura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Daikaura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Buu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daikaura.
Buu throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Buu misses
and Daikaura counters with a thumping low kick.
Buu tries a head kick but it misses.
Daikaura fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu scores with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Buu is predictable there
and Daikaura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daikaura throws out a loose jab but Buu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buu.
Buu moves out of range of the leg kick from Daikaura.
Buu blocks a head kick by Daikaura.
Daikaura tries to clinch up but Buu circles away and keeps his distance.
Daikaura throws a sloppy head kick
and Buu counters with an outside leg kick.
Daikaura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buu under the eye.
Good work by Buu as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buu throws an off balance right hand
and Daikaura counters by moving into the clinch.
Daikaura letting Buu take a breather here.
Buu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daikaura blocks it with crossed arms.
Buu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daikaura.
Buu looking to throw knees to the head but Daikaura is blocking nicely.
Buu is trying to push Daikaura away but Daikaura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daikaura.
Buu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daikaura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Buu avoiding damage as Daikaura throws knees to the body.
Buu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daikaura stalls.
Daikaura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kid Buu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eiki Daikaura's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Buu throws a head kick that misses.
Daikaura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buu manages to avoid it.
Daikaura lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buu.
Daikaura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daikaura is looking to score with low kicks.
Kid Buu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Daikaura is predictable there
and Buu counters with an outside leg kick.
Buu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daikaura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buu blocks a head kick by Daikaura.
Daikaura misses with a low kick.
Buu swats away the attempt to clinch by Daikaura.
Buu tried to score with a low kick but Daikaura checks it.
Buu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Daikaura counters with a big head kick but Buu shrugs it off.
Daikaura throws a wild body kick that Buu sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Daikaura is predictable there
and Buu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Buu - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura tries to clinch up
and Buu counters with a leg kick.
Daikaura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Daikaura gets a clinch.
Daikaura pushes off an throws an elbow but Buu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daikaura's elbow.
Daikaura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Buu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daikaura's face.
Daikaura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Buu wants to get back to striking at distance but Daikaura won't allow it.
Buu tries a knee to the head but Daikaura blocks it.
Buu trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buu misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Buu.
Daikaura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Daikaura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eiki Daikaura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daikaura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buu tries to land a knee to the head but Daikaura blocks with his arms.
Daikaura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daikaura keeps control of Buu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daikaura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Buu tries to work over Daikaura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buu lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buu trying to land knees to the body.
Buu tries to land knees in the clinch but Daikaura avoids the damage to the body.
Daikaura avoiding damage as Buu throws knees to the body.
Buu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daikaura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daikaura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buu's brow.
Buu trying to stall but Daikaura improves his position.
Buu misses with a knee to the head.
Daikaura stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Buu.
Daikaura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buu avoids it.
Kid Buu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daikaura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daikaura stalling the fight.
Buu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daikaura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buu is defending well for now.
Daikaura misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Buu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Buu!
Kid Buu is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryfus Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Spaceboy. Ryfus Kelly has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryfus Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds shoots and misses
and Kelly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reynolds thinking.
Reynolds fails with the takedown
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly thumps Reynolds with a low kick.
Reynolds has his takedown stuffed
and Kelly counters with a low kick, right behind Reynolds 's knee.
Ryfus Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Reynolds.
Reynolds takes one on the button.
Reynolds has his takedown stuffed
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kelly counters with a good low kick that Reynolds was not able to check.
Kelly works Reynolds's body with a nice hook.
Kelly lands a head shot.
Reynolds is rocked!
Reynolds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kelly counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tim Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Kelly. That snapped Reynolds's head back.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?
Kelly cracks Reynolds with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Reynolds tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kelly pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Reynolds is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryfus Kelly!
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