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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricoco Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin has chosen Face the Pain as his entrance music. The key to victory for Happy Gunderson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Gunderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricoco Martin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martin drives through with a takedown into Gunderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunderson is retaining full guard.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gunderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gunderson postures up.
Gunderson trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Gunderson pushes down on Martin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Martin is trying to stand up here but Gunderson is controlling him well.
Martin is defending against the submission attempts here by Gunderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gunderson seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
Gunderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunderson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Martin defend it? Gunderson steps over the head and cranks it - Martin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gunderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Happy Gunderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Hildr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Mucha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Hildr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Mucha!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mucha lands a jab to Hildr's midsection.
Hildr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mucha gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hildr taking a bit of punishment here - Mucha scoring with strikes.
Hildr taking a bit of punishment here - Mucha scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hildr dodges the ground and pound from Mucha.
Mucha in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hildr is looking for a sweep.
Mucha should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mucha advances to mount.
Hildr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mucha working for a submission but Hildr is keeping him at bay.
Mucha raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mucha landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hildr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hildr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hildr wants to control but Mucha is keeping busy.
Hildr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mucha manages to pass to mount!
Hildr wants to control but Mucha is having none of it.
Hildr is working to get back to half guard.
Mucha with good strikes from the mount here!
Hildr is breathing heavily.
Hildr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mucha looking to secure an arm triangle but Hildr defends it well.
Mucha lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hildr is in a horrible position here. Mucha smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hildr tries to hold on but Mucha postures up.
Hildr working to try and regain half guard.
Mucha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hildr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mucha punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hildr wants to hold on but Mucha pushes him away.
Mucha cracks Hildr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hildr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mucha landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mucha scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hildr?
Mucha raining down shots from the mount!
Hildr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mucha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hildr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mucha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hildr.
Mucha throws a combination that misses
and Hildr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hildr wants to take a breather but Mucha is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hildr works his way into full mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hildr tries to control but Mucha wriggling away.
Hildr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mucha looks a forlorn figure.
Hildr get's back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hildr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mucha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Mucha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mucha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hildr counters with a single leg into guard. Mucha didn't expect that.
Mucha keeping full guard, as Hildr tries to pass.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mucha has eaten all the pies!
Hildr wants to control from the top but Mucha keeps moving.
Hildr wants to stand but Mucha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mucha is breathing heavily.
Hildr trying to control but Mucha is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hildr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mucha dives on top into guard.
Mucha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hildr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mucha has managed to get both his arms back between Hildr's legs - danger averted.
Hildr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hildr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mucha's head.
Hildr is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hildr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hildr winds up and cracks Mucha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hildr wants to free his trapped foot but Mucha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hildr lands strikes from half guard.
Hildr prevents Mucha from standing back up.
Hildr is looking to advance position but Mucha won't allow it.
Mucha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hildr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hildr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hildr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hildr is trying to control the action in half guard but Mucha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hildr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mucha defends it well.
Hildr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hildr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mucha defending well though.
Mucha has hold of Hildr's hands but Hildr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hildr lands with a punch from half guard.
Hildr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hildr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hildr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hildr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mucha looks a forlorn figure.
Hildr landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hildr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hildr gets the takedown into side control.
Hildr wants to control but Mucha is keeping him busy.
Jackson Hildr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hildr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mucha is not content to let Hildr control the position.
Hildr swings around for an armbar but Mucha sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hildr's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mucha wants to get up but he can't break Hildr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hildr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hildr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mucha is one step ahead there.
Hildr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mucha is aware though and is defending well.
Hildr has his foot on Mucha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mucha works his way back into a safe position though.
Hildr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mucha with a nice head shot there.
Mucha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hildr looking for a sweep. Not yet Hildr, not yet.
That's two 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.
Mucha wanted to stand there but Hildr had control of the position.
Mucha throwing strikes from guard but Hildr blocks nicely.
Hildr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hildr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mucha defends it easily.
Hildr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mucha puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mucha is nestled in close to Hildr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hildr looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hildr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mucha passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hildr is desperately trying to improve his position but Mucha has a good base and remains in mount.
Mucha lands a heavy elbow.
Mucha unloading with bombs!
Hildr regains half guard.
Hildr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hildr wants to sweep here but Mucha controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mucha trying to control the position from guard on top but Hildr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hildr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hildr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mucha uses it to pass to side control.
Hildr tries to improve position but can't.
Hildr is trying to control Mucha's posture but Mucha avoids it.
Hildr is not content to let Mucha control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hildr is looking for a sweep.
Mucha working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Mucha.
I think Mucha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Mucha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Czeslaw Dobry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Ewing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ewing has chosen B.o.B. - Created A Monster as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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258 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Czeslaw Dobry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raul Ewing!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobry misses with a double jab
and Ewing counters with a nice body kick.
Dobry fails with the takedown
and Ewing counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dobry!
Ewing throws some wild stikes that Dobry manages to avoid easily.
Ewing with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ewing looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ewing controlling from the full mount.
Ewing throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dobry because Ewing loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewing controlling the position easily from mount.
Ewing punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dobry really wants to buck Ewing off and get back to his feet.
Dobry is breathing heavily.
Ewing controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Ewing has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ewing is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ewing looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dobry wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ewing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewing controlling from mount.
It looks like Ewing might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ewing working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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.
Ewing breaks from Dobry's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dobry is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ewing jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dobry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The strikes coming from Ewing are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ewing works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Ewing dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ewing throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ewing drops Dobry with a beautiful combination! Dobry stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ewing is looking for the KO!
Dobry is rocked!
It looks like Czeslaw Dobry has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ewing seems to be stalking Dobry here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Dobry drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raul Ewing!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mason Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Staffansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the ring accompanied by Fatboy Roberts - Made You Look/Kill Bill Remix. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Staffansson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels with a poor takedown
and Staffansson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Staffansson.
Staffansson leaning against his opponent.
Staffansson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Michaels regains guard immediately.
Staffansson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Staffansson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Staffansson wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Michaels pushes a forearm under Staffansson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Staffansson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason Michaels!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabrial Worthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas Barrett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabrial Worthington's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dallas Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabrial Worthington!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Worthington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barrett really is a fat lump.
Barrett trying to control from half guard but Worthington is working away.
Barrett thows a huge punch but Worthington dodges it nicely.
Barrett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barrett decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Barrett throws a predictable looking body shot
so Worthington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barrett is trying to control the position but Worthington postures up.
Worthington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Worthington prevents Barrett from getting back to his feet.
Barrett has Worthington pulled in close to control his posture.
Barrett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Worthington on the ground.
Worthington 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett wants to stand but Worthington is controlling the position.
Barrett 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.
Worthington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barrett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barrett tries to get out of the position.
Barrett wants to get back to his feet but Worthington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barrett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Worthington manages to get himself to full guard.
Barrett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Worthington looks gassed!
Worthington keeping full guard, as Barrett tries to pass.
Barrett wants to control from the top but Worthington keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barrett wants to pass the guard but Worthington is keeping the position.
Worthington is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Barrett rolls with it to try and escape but Worthington cranks on the arm and Barrett is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabrial Worthington!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Tronk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Fitts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tronk comes to the ring accompanied by "Go Getta" - Young Jeezy. Fitts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alice In Chains - No Excuses kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ricky Fitts struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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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205 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benny Tronk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Fitts!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tronk tries to clinch
and Fitts counters with a stiff right hand.
Tronk darts in trying to clinch
and Fitts counters with a leg kick.
Tronk throws an off balance right hand
and Fitts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitts circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Fitts counter with a right hand.
Benny Tronk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitts throws a nice looking combination but Tronk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitts moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitts throws a head kick that misses.
Tronk looks to throw a body kick
and Fitts makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fitts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tronk darts in trying to clinch
and Fitts counters with an outside leg kick.
Tronk tries to clinch but Fitts moves away
and Fitts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tronk slips a jab and a cross from Fitts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitts.
Tronk darts in trying to clinch
and Fitts counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitts slips under a jab.
Tronk tries to clinch up
letting Fitts counter with a right hand.
Tronk wants to clinch but Fitts slips to the side
and Fitts counters with a right hand to the body.
Tronk clinches up with Fitts and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tronk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tronk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitts avoids it.
Fitts is trying to push Tronk away but Tronk has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fitts avoiding damage as Tronk throws knees to the body.
Tronk lands a knee to the head.
Tronk tries to land a knee to the head but Fitts blocks with his arms.
Fitts trying to control the position but instead, Tronk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitts into the ropes.
Fitts looks gassed!
Tronk missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tronk trying to land knees to the body.
Fitts is trying to break free.
Fitts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tronk is keeping busy.
Tronk lands a good knee to the midsection. Fitts won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tronk trying to land knees to the body.
Tronk tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitts avoids the damage to the body.
Fitts managing to block the knees to the body from Tronk.
Fitts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tronk tries a knee to the head but Fitts blocks it.
Tronk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitts.
Tronk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitts is defending well for now.
Tronk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitts is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tronk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronk tries a knee to the head but Fitts blocks it.
Tronk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitts is defending well for now.
Tronk missing with knees to the body.
Fitts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitts manages to break the clinch.
Tronk darts in trying to clinch
and Tronk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tronk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tronk tries to clinch
and Fitts counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tronk closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Fitts counter with a right hand.
Tronk tries to clinch
and Fitts counters with a left and a right that stings Tronk.
Tronk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fitts counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tronk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fitts counters with a thumping low kick.
Fitts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tronk moves to clinch but Fitts breaks away
and Fitts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tronk wants to clinch
and Fitts counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tronk tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Fitts counter with a right hand.
Fitts misses with a combination
and Tronk moves into the clinch.
Fitts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tronk with a knee to the head.
Fitts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fitts tries to break free but Tronk pushes him back against the ropes.
Fitts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tronk landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Fitts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Tronk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tronk moves to clinch but Fitts breaks away
and Fitts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tronk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fitts counters with a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitts scores with a four punch combination!
Tronk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tronk tries to clinch but Fitts moves away
and Fitts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitts lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tronk takes a step back to recover.
Tronk misses with a right hand
and Fitts counters with a big head kick but Tronk shrugs it off.
Ricky Fitts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tronk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fitts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tronk pushes Fitts up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fitts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitts digs a right hand underneath Tronk's ribcage. Tronk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitts breaks from the clinch.
Tronk moves to clinch but Fitts breaks away
and Fitts counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitts.
Tronk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tronk landing knees to the head.
Fitts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Fitts.
Tronk tries to clinch
enabling Fitts to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitts loads up on a big right hand but Tronk slips the punch.
Fitts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tronk wants to clinch but Fitts slips to the side
and Fitts counters with a left and a right that stings Tronk.
Tronk throws a lazy head kick
and Fitts counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tronk tries to clinch
letting Fitts counter with a right hand.
Tronk tries to clinch up
and Fitts counters with a left and a right that stings Tronk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitts throws an off balance right hand
and Tronk counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tronk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitts managing to block the knees to the body from Tronk.
Fitts avoiding damage as Tronk throws knees to the body.
Fitts managing to block the knees to the body from Tronk.
Tronk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitts.
Fitts controlling the action here for a moment.
Tronk trying to land knees to the body.
Tronk trying to land knees to the body.
Tronk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitts avoids it.
Tronk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitts is trying to break the clinch but Tronk has him pressed against the ropes.
Tronk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tronk takes one on the button.
Fitts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronk darts in trying to clinch
and Tronk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitts throws the left hand but Tronk avoids the punch easily.
Tronk tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Fitts counter with a right hand.
Tronk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tronk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tronk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitts is defending well for now.
Tronk misses with a knee strike.
Tronk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tronk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fitts avoiding damage as Tronk throws knees to the body.
Tronk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitts's face.
Tronk misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitts avoiding damage as Tronk throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitts working hard to break the clinch.
Tronk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fitts managing to block the knees to the body from Tronk.
Fitts wants to break free but Tronk has control.
Tronk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tronk tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitts avoids the damage to the body.
Fitts managing to block the knees to the body from Tronk.
Tronk missing with knees to the body.
Tronk misses with a knee strike.
Tronk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tronk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fitts manages to break the clinch.
Ricky Fitts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tronk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tronk there as he acknowledges the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tronk wants to clinch but Fitts slips to the side
enabling Fitts to counter with a crisp jab.
Tronk wants to clinch
and Fitts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tronk moves to clinch but Fitts breaks away
and Fitts counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Fitts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benny Tronk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tronk slips under a jab.
Fitts lands a nice looking body kick.
Tronk throws a hook but Fitts blocks it.
Tronk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fitts counters with a three punch combo that has Tronk backing up. Tronk nods at Fitts to acknowledge the strikes.
Tronk dodges the punch combination from Fitts.
A combination from Fitts does no damage.
Tronk misses with a left hand
and Fitts counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Tronk misses
and Fitts counters with a three punch combo that has Tronk backing up. Tronk nods at Fitts to acknowledge the strikes.
Tronk closes the distance but Fitts moves to the side
and Fitts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tronk moves to clinch but Fitts breaks away
and Fitts counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronk darts in trying to clinch
and Fitts counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fitts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitts counters with a nice uppercut.
Tronk wants to clinch up but Fitts keeps it at a distance.
Fitts on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fitts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitts counters with a series of strikes. Tronk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tronk wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tronk tries to clinch up but Fitts circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitts misses with an uppercut. Tronk saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tronk closes the distance but Fitts moves to the side
and Fitts counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tronk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fitts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitts misses with a low kick as Tronk jumps back.
Fitts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tronk slips a jab and a cross from Fitts.
A head kick by Fitts misses
and Tronk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fitts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tronk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitts trying to control the position but instead, Tronk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitts into the ropes.
Fitts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitts wants to get back to striking at distance but Tronk won't allow it.
Tronk trying to land knees to the body.
Tronk lands a nice knee to the body.
Tronk trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitts avoiding damage as Tronk throws knees to the body.
Tronk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fitts avoiding damage as Tronk throws knees to the body.
Tronk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tronk missing with knees to the body.
Tronk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tronk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitts's efforts to push away.
Tronk misses with a knee strike.
Tronk tries a knee to the head but Fitts blocks it.
Tronk tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitts avoids the damage to the body.
Tronk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitts avoids it.
Fitts avoiding damage as Tronk throws knees to the body.
Fitts breaks the clinch.
Tronk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fitts counters with a stiff right hand.
Tronk looks to clinch
and Fitts counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ricky Fitts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tronk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fitts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tronk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fitts counters with a straight right hand.
Tronk darts in trying to clinch
and Fitts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tronk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tronk moves into range and clinches up with Fitts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitts manages to break the clinch.
Tronk looks to clinch
and Fitts counters with a nice uppercut.
Benny Tronk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tronk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Fitts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Fitts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Engrle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Engrle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Putin's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Engrle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Putin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin tries for a takedown but Engrle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Putin blocks a head kick by Engrle.
Engrle scores with a one two! Putin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Putin shoots in for a takedown but Engrle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Engrle circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Putin to the canvas! Putin doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Engrle keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Engrle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaiser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decimus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus has chosen Set It Off-MadBall as his entrance music. Kaiser Soze had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaiser Soze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Decimus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Decimus Maximus has been cut.
Maximus looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soze counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Maximus falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kaiser Soze!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Katsurou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsurou is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Coheed and Cambria - Devil in Jersey City. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Fraser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ren Katsurou!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsurou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fraser clinches.
Katsurou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fraser changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Katsurou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fraser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fraser there as he acknowledges the shot.
Katsurou gets a double leg takedown into Fraser's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fraser has momentary wrist control but Katsurou slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fraser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Katsurou defends well.
Fraser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katsurou.
Katsurou trying to control the position from guard on top but Fraser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fraser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Katsurou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fraser striking from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsurou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katsurou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Katsurou trying to control but Fraser is working from the bottom.
Katsurou postures up in Fraser's guard and throws a big left but Fraser blocks it.
Katsurou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fraser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fraser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katsurou is one step ahead there.
Katsurou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fraser's head.
Katsurou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Katsurou working some strikes from top position.
Katsurou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fraser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katsurou trying to control but Fraser is working from the bottom.
Fraser lands some strikes from the bottom.
Katsurou distracts Fraser with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsurou throws a big right hand that misses.
Katsurou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Katsurou throws a big right hand that misses.
Fraser wants to sweep here but Katsurou controlling him for the moment.
Katsurou throws a strike but Fraser rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fraser stays in close to Katsurou's body and controls the position.
Fraser missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fraser is fighting to break Katsurou's control of his arms but Katsurou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fraser trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsurou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraser being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tim Fraser.
Fraser has his takedown stuffed
and Katsurou counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Katsurou misses with some punches.
Fraser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsurou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsurou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fraser or not.
Fraser prevents a body shot from Katsurou.
Katsurou throws a punch but it's blocked by Fraser.
Katsurou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fraser.
Katsurou lands an uppercut.
Fraser is pressed up against the ropes. Katsurou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fraser down to the mat. Fraser avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fraser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fraser ducks under a wild hook from Katsurou.
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.
Katsurou misses with a body shot
and Fraser counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Katsurou!
Fraser can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Katsurou is looking to escape.
Katsurou wants to control but Fraser is having none of it.
Fraser trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Katsurou is trying desperately to improve position.
Fraser looking to control but Katsurou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Katsurou is looking to improve his position but Fraser isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ren Katsurou will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fraser tries for a takedown but Katsurou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ren Katsurou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fraser instigates a clinch.
Katsurou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katsurou misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Katsurou.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katsurou.
Katsurou struggles to land a body shot inside as Fraser controls his hands.
Katsurou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katsurou tries a body shot but Fraser blocks it.
Katsurou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fraser backwards.
Katsurou cracks Fraser with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fraser.
Fraser fails to pull guard.
Katsurou tries a body shot but Fraser blocks it.
Katsurou lands a hook that snaps the head of Fraser backwards.
Katsurou swings wildly with an uppercut but Fraser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsurou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Katsurou as the two fighters clinch.
Katsurou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsurou tries to throw a body punch but Fraser avoids it by throwing Katsurou back against the cage.
Katsurou lands a damaging elbow.
Katsurou cracks Fraser with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Katsurou.
Fraser blocks an uppercut.
Katsurou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katsurou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Katsurou.
Katsurou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Katsurou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Katsurou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katsurou lands an uppercut.
Katsurou has a couple of punches blocked by Fraser.
Fraser prevents a body shot from Katsurou.
Katsurou throws a head punch that misses.
Katsurou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fraser's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsurou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsurou tries a body shot but Fraser blocks it.
Katsurou struggles to land a body shot inside as Fraser controls his hands.
Katsurou tries a body shot but Fraser blocks it.
Fraser has clasped his hands together around Katsurou's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Katsurou can't do much from the bottom here.
Fraser tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Fraser trying to control the position but Katsurou is working away.
Katsurou tries to improve position but can't.
Katsurou is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fraser's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Katsurou taking some punishment here, with Fraser in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsurou is trying to get back to full guard.
Fraser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Katsurou defending well though.
Fraser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Katsurou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fraser missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fraser seems to be looking for submissions.
Fraser trying to control the action but Katsurou is working from the bottom.
Katsurou is looking for a sweep. Fraser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Katsurou trying to hold on to Fraser's head to control him but Fraser postures up.
Katsurou controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fraser trying to control from half guard but Katsurou is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Fraser wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fraser closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Katsurou's guard.
Katsurou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fraser's guard.
Fraser looking to control.
Fraser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fraser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ren Katsurou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Katsurou looks to land a left hand but Fraser moved out of range nicely.
Katsurou lands a body shot.
Jab by Katsurou.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katsurou.
Katsurou loads up on a big right hand but Fraser slips the punch.
Fraser throws a body punch but Katsurou moves out of range.
Fraser fails to land the takedown.
Katsurou misses with a wild body shot.
Fraser looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Katsurou keeping moving, preventing Fraser from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsurou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Katsurou is trying to control the position but Fraser postures up.
Katsurou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fraser gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fraser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fraser wants to control from the top but Katsurou keeps moving.
Fraser postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fraser. Katsurou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katsurou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Katsurou tries to throw a body punch but Fraser avoids it by throwing Katsurou back against the cage.
Katsurou tries to stall but Fraser uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Katsurou tries for a takedown. No joy.
Katsurou pushes Fraser back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsurou struggles to land a body shot inside as Fraser controls his hands.
Fraser goes for a takedown attempt but Katsurou pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Katsurou misses with a hook to the body
enabling Fraser to counter with a crisp jab.
Fraser lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fraser cracks Katsurou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The fighters circling - Katsurou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tim Fraser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsurou looks to land a right hand but Fraser moved out of range.
Katsurou throws a poor cross that misses
and Fraser counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fraser.
Fraser scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fraser throws and elbow that misses. Katsurou uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fraser's guard. Nice move by Katsurou!
Katsurou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fraser is looking for a triangle but Katsurou pushes his legs off easily.
Katsurou trying to control the position from guard on top but Fraser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsurou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tim Fraser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Katsurou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fraser's head.
Fraser thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Katsurou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fraser wants to get back to his feet but Katsurou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ren Katsurou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsurou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katsurou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Katsurou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Katsurou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Katsurou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fraser is keeping the position for now.
Fraser working for a triangle but Katsurou defends it easily.
Katsurou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tim Fraser.
I think Katsurou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Katsurou!
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