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ONI73 - Kojiro's Birthday Bash PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aoki's choice of entrance music: Prodigy - Breathe. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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194 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Van Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilbert Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilder scores with a head kick.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wilder throws a low kick but Aoki avoids it.
Wilder throws a hook but Aoki blocks it.
Wilder misses with a double jab.
Aoki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilder lands a jab.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up with Wilder, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes Wilder against the cage but Wilder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wilder!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Gilbert Aoki has been cut.
Van Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki shoots in but Wilder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilder scores with a decent looking hook.
Aoki shoots for a takedown but Wilder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Aoki.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Aoki as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Wilder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aoki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder lands with a nice body kick.
Wilder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilder throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Aoki checks a low kick from Wilder.
Aoki is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wilder is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Aoki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moves out of range of the body kick from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Wilder swinging wildly here.
Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aoki throws a leg kick that misses.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilder is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki walks into a straight right hand from Wilder.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilder, as that shot connected.
Wilder lunges at Aoki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aoki's hand.
Wilder throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Wilder throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilder sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aoki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilder lands a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aoki.
The crowd cheers as Wilder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aoki doesn't seem phased though.
Wilder throws a low kick, looking for Aoki's leg but Aoki calmly moves out of range.
Wilder throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Wilder.
Wilder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wilder scores with a shot to the body.
Wilder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aoki's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aoki's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense.
Wilder misses with a left hand
so Aoki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet but Aoki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aoki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilder is looking to stand up but Aoki isn't so interested in that idea.
Aoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Aoki 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.
Wilder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aoki on the ground.
Aoki stops Wilder from standing up.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throwing strikes but missing.
Aoki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aoki with a nice head shot there.
Aoki stands up over Wilder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aoki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wilder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wilder has escaped and now he's on top!
Wilder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aoki's guard.
Aoki has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wilder doesn't defend quickly enough and Aoki has managed to lock this one up! Can Wilder escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Aoki on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gilbert Aoki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caeser Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kal Too (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kal Too is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caeser Augustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kal Too!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustus swings for the body but Too moves out of range.
Too slips a jab and a cross from Augustus.
Augustus scores with a nice head shot.
Augustus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Augustus misses with a series of wild punches.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Too blocks a jab.
Too throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Too, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Augustus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Too tries to close the distance and clinch up but Augustus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Too throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Too is looking to clinch but Augustus is avoiding it.
Augustus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Augustus punishes Too's body with a nice straight punch.
Too throws a push kick but Augustus slaps the foot to one side.
Augustus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Augustus swats away the attempt to clinch by Too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Too takes one to the side of the head.
Augustus swinging wildly here.
Too swings widly with a right hand
letting Augustus counter with a right hand.
Too fails to land the takedown.
Augustus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Augustus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Too rushes Augustus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Augustus throws a head punch that misses.
Too is trying to drag Augustus to the mat but Augustus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Too breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Augustus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Augustus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Too defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Augustus.
Too tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Augustus counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus shoots in but no luck this time.
Too closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
Too tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Augustus is not content to let Too control the position.
Augustus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Too wants to free his trapped foot but Augustus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Too missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Too works his way into side control.
Too wants to control for a moment but Augustus uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Augustus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Augustus keeping full guard, as Too tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Too doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Too manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Augustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Too is one step ahead there.
Too in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Too lying in Augustus's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Augustus decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Too taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caeser Augustus!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Otto Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Breque do Breleque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Otto Grimm has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Otto Grimm seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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147 lbs
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142 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otto Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Breque do Breleque!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm gets caught napping as do Breleque dives in and scores a takedown. Grimm manages to retain guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
do Breleque trying to move into half guard but instead Grimm has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
do Breleque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grimm trying to control the position from guard on top but do Breleque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
do Breleque working for a triangle but Grimm defends it easily.
Grimm advances position into side control!
Grimm thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
do Breleque tries to improve position but can't.
Grimm working away.
Grimm trying to control the position but do Breleque is working away.
Grimm tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
do Breleque can't do much from the bottom here.
do Breleque tries to bench press Grimm off him but Grimm keeps the position.
Grimm stands up.
do Breleque shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grimm counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for do Breleque!
Grimm lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
do Breleque wants to hold on but Grimm pushes him away.
Grimm looking to control but do Breleque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grimm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimm working for a guillotine from mount but do Breleque is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm looking to control but do Breleque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grimm looking to control and managing it successfully.
do Breleque is bucking up trying to escape but Grimm cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Grimm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as do Breleque is looking to escape.
Grimm is standing up, even though he is in mount.
do Breleque fails to land the takedown.
do Breleque dives in and scores a takedown into Grimm's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm looking to control.
Grimm is pulling down on do Breleque's head. It's preventing any offense from do Breleque, at least for the moment.
do Breleque is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimm has wrist control.
do Breleque thows a big elbow that misses.
do Breleque is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimm has wrist control.
do Breleque trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimm looking to control.
Grimm pushes do Breleque off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
do Breleque looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Otto Grimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breque do Breleque.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
do Breleque cracks Grimm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
do Breleque has his takedown stuffed
and Grimm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
do Breleque tries for a takedown but Grimm circles away easily
and Grimm counters with a straight right hand.
do Breleque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
do Breleque fails to land the takedown.
Breque do Breleque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimm misses with an uppercut.
do Breleque shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimm defends it nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
do Breleque is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grimm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, jab by do Breleque - just one landing.
do Breleque doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grimm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grimm.
do Breleque jumps guard and drags Grimm to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grimm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimm wants to control from the top but do Breleque keeps moving.
Grimm tries to free his leg and advance position but do Breleque is retaining full guard.
do Breleque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
do Breleque keeping moving, preventing Grimm from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
do Breleque is looking for a triangle but Grimm pushes his legs off easily.
Grimm's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grimm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. do Breleque is keeping the position for now.
do Breleque seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
do Breleque tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Otto Grimm just wasn't active enough.
do Breleque doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grimm counters by moving into the clinch.
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!
do Breleque avoids the elbow strike from Grimm, against the cage.
do Breleque on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grimm really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
do Breleque prevents a body shot from Grimm.
do Breleque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
do Breleque tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grimm smiles and moves away.
Grimm lands with a right hand.
do Breleque shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
do Breleque with a poor takedown
and Grimm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grimm.
Grimm misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimm swings wildly with an uppercut but do Breleque uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
do Breleque jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grimm walks away with a smile on his face. do Breleque gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
do Breleque shoots in for a takedown but Grimm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
do Breleque shoots in and gets a takedown into Grimm's guard.
do Breleque stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm.
Grimm manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
do Breleque tries to control Grimm's body but Grimm pushes him off. do Breleque squirms to his side and now Grimm has his back!
Grimm sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! do Breleque taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto Grimm!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hansa Georgowich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enae Volare Mezzo. This should be a great matchup!
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285 lbs
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260 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hansa Georgowich!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Georgowich.
Georgowich throws a head kick that misses.
Georgowich lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lesnar fails to land the takedown.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut. Georgowich saw that one coming.
Georgowich throws a leg kick
and Lesnar counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Georgowich staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Georgowich.
Lesnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Georgowich counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgowich connects with an inside leg kick.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crunch! Georgowich slams his shin into Lesnar's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Georgowich lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Georgowich.
Georgowich throws a leg kick which misses Lesnar's front leg but catches the back leg as Lesnar tries to avoid it.
Lesnar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Georgowich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Georgowich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgowich connects with a right hand. Lesnar shakes it off.
Lesnar with a poor takedown
and Georgowich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Georgowich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lesnar on the side of the head.
Hansa Georgowich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Georgowich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lesnar avoids the head kick by Georgowich.
Georgowich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Georgowich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Georgowich lands a jab to the head.
Georgowich lands a nice looking body shot.
Georgowich throws a powerful right kick. Lesnar tried to block low but the kick was high! Lesnar was taken right off of his feet! Georgowich jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hansa Georgowich!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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162 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyron Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Berry!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kyron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Berry to the mat! Berry manages to get full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie prevents Berry from standing back up.
Berry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Berry dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berry's head.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Berry is defending well.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Berry is defending the position.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Berry is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berry defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Berry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie prevents Berry from standing back up.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Berry is defending well.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry is looking to escape.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Berry dodges it nicely.
Gracie working over Berry with some ground and pound. Berry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Berry pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie wants to control but Berry is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie winds up and cracks Berry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Berry dodges it nicely.
Berry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie winds up and cracks Berry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Berry's head.
Berry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie throwing shots but Berry is blocking nicely.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Berry to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Berry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie postures up in Berry's guard and throws a big left but Berry blocks it.
Gracie 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.
Berry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Berry has wrist control.
Gracie stays in close to Berry's body and controls the position.
Berry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie won't allow Berry to get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Berry has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
Berry is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gracie trying to stall but Berry improves his position.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Berry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Berry working aggressively here.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berry walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Berry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berry feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berry manages to avoid it.
Berry lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Berry scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Berry with a jab.
Berry cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berry.
Berry moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie is working for takedown but Berry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Berry lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berry.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Berry.
Berry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Berry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Berry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Berry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Berry digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berry works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Berry presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berry.
Berry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Berry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Berry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Berry.
Berry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Berry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Berry will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Berry moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Berry - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Berry. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Berry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie throws a hook but Berry avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berry. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Berry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berry tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Berry lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Mark Berry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Berry is just out of range.
Berry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berry wants to clinch.
Gracie shoots and misses
enabling Berry to counter with a crisp jab.
Berry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Berry is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry pushes Gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Berry misses with a body kick.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berry was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Berry missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berry throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Berry tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berry as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie is looking to wear down Berry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Berry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Berry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Berry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie throws a hook but Berry blocks it.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice combination there by Berry.
Berry is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
A jab lands there for Berry.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Berry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Berry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berry thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
Berry connects with the punch.
Berry scores with a shot to the body.
Berry slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Berry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berry cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Berry lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Berry works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Berry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Berry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berry moves away.
Berry scores with a nice body kick.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Berry.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Berry sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Berry throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Berry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Berry plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Berry. That's going to slow Gracie down.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Berry enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Berry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Berry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Berry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Berry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Berry misses with a looping right.
Berry lands a head kick!
Berry moves into the clinch.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mark Berry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Berry is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Berry down to the mat. Berry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Berry lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Berry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Berry gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Berry misses with a punch to the body.
Berry stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berry.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Berry scores with a shoulder strike.
Berry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berry scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Berry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Berry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Berry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Berry lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Berry gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Berry.
Gracie jumps guard but Berry stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Berry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Berry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Berry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie is rocked!
Berry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berry lands a shot to the body.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Berry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berry lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Berry.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Berry digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Berry lands a nice uppercut.
Berry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry lands an uppercut.
Berry tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Berry can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berry walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Berry punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Berry scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Berry lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Berry digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Berry rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Berry prevents a takedown attempt there.
A hook to the body from Berry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berry lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Berry.
Berry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berry.
A right hook to the body lands for Berry.
A right handed body shot lands from Berry.
Berry breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Berry finds it's target.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Berry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berry as he avoids it easily.
Berry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berry scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berry thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mark Berry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berry lands with a cross.
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Berry.
Berry lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Berry as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berry connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Nice takedown defense from Berry. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Good shot there by Berry.
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!
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Berry is looking to clinch.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Berry as he jumps to the side.
Berry scores with a head kick.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Berry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Berry blocks a jab.
Berry connects with the punch.
Berry looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Berry throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Berry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Berry slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Berry cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Berry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berry scores with a leg kick.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Berry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Berry lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Berry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berry throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berry counters with a right hand to the body.
Berry ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Berry catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berry as he avoids it easily.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Berry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Berry really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berry throws out a powerful jab.
Berry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Berry scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Berry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Berry jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berry counters with a leg kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berry as he avoids it easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Berry does no damage.
Berry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berry digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Berry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Berry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berry.
Berry misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Berry. Berry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Berry.
Berry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Berry lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berry circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Berry.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Berry.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berry rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie is trying to drag Berry to the mat but Berry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Berry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Berry counters with a stiff right hand.
Berry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Gracie misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Berry counters with a right hand to the body.
Berry scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Berry avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Berry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berry misses with a wild combination.
Berry lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Berry takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Berry.
Berry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Berry.
A nice left hand lands by Berry.
Gracie jumps guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berry wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berry is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berry wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berry wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Berry has wrist control.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berry's head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Berry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Berry dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Berry blocks a jab.
Berry slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berry pinned against the cage. Berry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Berry to the mat! Berry manages to get full guard.
Berry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
Berry wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Berry trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Berry ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berry wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kyron Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berry keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Berry wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws and elbow that misses. Berry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Berry!
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Berry from standing up.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Berry defends easily.
Gracie looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berry decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berry swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Berry.
Berry misses the shot to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berry is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berry throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Berry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Berry circles away easily
and Berry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Berry sprawls well. Berry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Berry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berry tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berry to the ground. Berry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A good leg kick by Berry.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berry counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Berry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Berry counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Berry throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Berry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Berry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
That kick from Berry tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berry has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Berry lands a body shot.
Berry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Berry smiles and moves away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berry feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Jab, jab by Berry - just one landing.
Berry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Berry cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Berry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Berry catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Kyron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Berry.
I've got Berry winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Mark Berry!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Mark Berry!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Mark Berry!
Mark Berry wins by unanimous decision! Mark Berry retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peppu Reiska MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodel Hiligaynon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ENNIO MORRICONE -"Sixty Seconds To What?". Hiligaynon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rodel, bomaye! Rodel, bomaye! Rodel, bomaye!. Peppu Reiska MacDonald had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodel Hiligaynon!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for MacDonald.
MacDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiligaynon's sensitive parts.
Hiligaynon throws a hook but MacDonald avoids it easily.
Hiligaynon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
MacDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hiligaynon thows a body kick. MacDonald tries to catch it but that hurt him.
MacDonald moves into range and clinches up with Hiligaynon.
A shot in the inside from MacDonald.
A knee to the head by Hiligaynon.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Hiligaynon has him pinned against the cage.
Hiligaynon tries to throw a body punch but MacDonald avoids it by throwing Hiligaynon back against the cage.
MacDonald is trying to break the clinch but Hiligaynon has him pressed against the cage.
MacDonald misses with a body punch.
MacDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hiligaynon is keeping busy.
Hiligaynon is looking to control MacDonald's arms but MacDonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hiligaynon has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon tries a knee to the head but MacDonald blocks it.
Hiligaynon is struggling to control the position.
Hiligaynon gets underhooks to prevent MacDonald's takedown attempt.
MacDonald avoiding damage as Hiligaynon throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacDonald.
Hiligaynon is stalling here.
Hiligaynon misses with a knee to the head.
MacDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiligaynon.
MacDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hiligaynon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacDonald is defending well for now.
MacDonald lands an uppercut.
Hiligaynon has clasped his hands together around MacDonald's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
MacDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hiligaynon trying to control the position but MacDonald is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
Hiligaynon trying to control the position but MacDonald is working away.
MacDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hiligaynon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiligaynon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacDonald!
MacDonald wants to hold on but Hiligaynon pushes him away.
Hiligaynon controlling from mount.
Hiligaynon wants to take his opponent's back but MacDonald doesn't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is looking to get to half guard.
MacDonald is squirming around, avoiding Hiligaynon's attempts to control the action.
MacDonald prevents Hiligaynon from taking his back.
Hiligaynon content just to control the position here.
MacDonald is looking to improve his position but Hiligaynon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon fails to advance to MacDonald's back.
MacDonald wants to hold on but Hiligaynon pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiligaynon looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacDonald wants to control but Hiligaynon is having none of it.
Hiligaynon content just to control the position here.
MacDonald tries to reverse the position but Hiligaynon maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon controlling the pace for now.
Hiligaynon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hiligaynon fails to take his opponent's back.
MacDonald wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon gets his hands free as MacDonald looks to control.
Hiligaynon is looking to control MacDonald but MacDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy.
MacDonald tries to roll but Hiligaynon sticks to his back.
Hiligaynon biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiligaynon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hiligaynon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
MacDonald is working hard here to advance position.
MacDonald is trying to reverse the position but instead Hiligaynon has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiligaynon biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacDonald trying to control the action but Hiligaynon just sinks the hooks in.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacDonald trying to control the action but Hiligaynon just sinks the hooks in.
Hiligaynon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
MacDonald rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacDonald controlling the position well.
Hiligaynon stalling away here and it's allowed MacDonald to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald looking to control.
Hiligaynon stopping the sweep attempt from MacDonald.
Hiligaynon trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
Hiligaynon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodel Hiligaynon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
MacDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hiligaynon is looking to slow MacDonald down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodel Hiligaynon dominated that round.
That's time! MacDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hiligaynon misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from MacDonald.
Hiligaynon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacDonald's head backwards.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacDonald, as that shot connected.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacDonald counters with a good low kick that Hiligaynon was not able to check.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that half lands.
MacDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hiligaynon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hiligaynon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from MacDonald fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hiligaynon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hiligaynon wants a takedown but no success here.
Hiligaynon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacDonald lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hiligaynon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiligaynon swings wildly with an uppercut but MacDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiligaynon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Hiligaynon is breathing heavily.
MacDonald lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Hiligaynon backwards.
Hiligaynon connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacDonald's face.
Hiligaynon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiligaynon looking to throw knees to the head but MacDonald is blocking nicely.
Hiligaynon connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacDonald's face.
MacDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
MacDonald tries a body shot but Hiligaynon blocks it.
A knee to the head by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacDonald avoids it.
Hiligaynon pressing his opponent against the cage.
MacDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from MacDonald.
MacDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiligaynon's elbow.
Hiligaynon blocks a body shot from MacDonald.
Hiligaynon is trying to stall.
MacDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiligaynon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiligaynon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hiligaynon looking to throw knees to the head but MacDonald is blocking nicely.
Hiligaynon breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald motions for Hiligaynon to come forward. MacDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacDonald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hiligaynon takes a step back to recover.
MacDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiligaynon ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon has his takedown stuffed
and MacDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodel Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacDonald checks a low kick from Hiligaynon.
An inside leg kick lands from MacDonald.
Hiligaynon throws out a leg kick but MacDonald moves out of range and Hiligaynon only half commits.
Hiligaynon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDonald has Hiligaynon up against the cage in a clinch.
Hiligaynon lands a left hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiligaynon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodel Hiligaynon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
MacDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiligaynon blocking some punches.
MacDonald lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
MacDonald wants to take a breather but Hiligaynon is having none of it.
MacDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
Hiligaynon is refusing to be controlled, as MacDonald sits in half guard.
Hiligaynon trying to control but MacDonald postures up.
Hiligaynon tries to roll over but MacDonald keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacDonald is looking for a kimura here.
MacDonald prevents Hiligaynon from improving his position.
Hiligaynon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacDonald.
MacDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hiligaynon defending well though.
MacDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hiligaynon has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiligaynon is concentrating on defense, preventing MacDonald from advancing position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon is not content to let MacDonald control the position.
Rodel Hiligaynon has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacDonald passes to side control.
Hiligaynon tries to buck MacDonald off but MacDonald is having none of it.
Hiligaynon is not content to let MacDonald control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hiligaynon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hiligaynon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on MacDonald's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
MacDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hiligaynon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hiligaynon defending well though.
Hiligaynon trying to control but MacDonald postures up.
MacDonald stops Hiligaynon from getting back to his feet.
MacDonald wants to control but Hiligaynon is keeping him busy.
MacDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hiligaynon wants to get back to full guard but MacDonald has mounted him!
MacDonald raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiligaynon is looking to get to half guard.
MacDonald lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
MacDonald with a couple of short strikes.
MacDonald fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
MacDonald content just to control the position here.
Hiligaynon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by MacDonald.
MacDonald scores with a couple of good head shots there.
MacDonald raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hiligaynon is rocked!
MacDonald content just to control the position here.
MacDonald avoids the attempt from Hiligaynon to control.
MacDonald working Hiligaynon over with strikes here.
Hiligaynon is still in real trouble! Can MacDonald finish him?
Hiligaynon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hiligaynon seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hiligaynon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
MacDonald controlling the pace for now.
Hiligaynon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hiligaynon stuffs the takedown attempt from MacDonald. MacDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiligaynon throws a push kick but MacDonald slaps the foot to one side.
Hiligaynon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacDonald is out of range.
MacDonald slips a jab from Hiligaynon.
MacDonald shoots in and drives through. Hiligaynon sprawls well.
MacDonald throws a hook but Hiligaynon blocks it.
MacDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hiligaynon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Hiligaynon or perhaps it was just good defense by MacDonald which made him look bad.
Hiligaynon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hiligaynon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacDonald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peppu Reiska MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacDonald.
Hiligaynon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacDonald throws a front kick aimed at Hiligaynon's knee but Hiligaynon avoids it well.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacDonald avoids the head kick by Hiligaynon.
MacDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hiligaynon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hiligaynon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Hiligaynon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hiligaynon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacDonald is leaning against Hiligaynon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Hiligaynon has him pinned against the cage.
Hiligaynon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hiligaynon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
MacDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Hiligaynon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiligaynon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Hiligaynon misses with a punch to the body.
Hiligaynon taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Hiligaynon controls the action.
MacDonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hiligaynon crunches a lovely knee into MacDonald's ribcage.
MacDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Hiligaynon blocks the leg kick.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacDonald counters with a straight right hand.
Hiligaynon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
Hiligaynon landing knees to the head.
MacDonald working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Hiligaynon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiligaynon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hiligaynon circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Hiligaynon.
MacDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hiligaynon's waist but Hiligaynon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacDonald off to one side.
Hiligaynon walks into a left hand.
MacDonald tries to sprawl but Hiligaynon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Hiligaynon seems content to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is looking for a sweep. Hiligaynon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacDonald 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.
Hiligaynon postures up.
Hiligaynon sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacDonald looking to control.
Hiligaynon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacDonald trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Peppu Reiska MacDonald just wasn't active enough.
Hiligaynon is looking to slow MacDonald down with leg kicks.
MacDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiligaynon.
A head kick misses from Hiligaynon.
MacDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hiligaynon thumps MacDonald with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacDonald checks a leg kick.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiligaynon tries to land a leg kick but MacDonald saw it coming and moves away.
MacDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon misses with a kick to the body.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hiligaynon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by MacDonald.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiligaynon moves away.
Hiligaynon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacDonald's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hiligaynon.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Hiligaynon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hiligaynon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
MacDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald moves in looking to clinch but Hiligaynon pushes him off.
Hiligaynon tries to score with a low kick but MacDonald moves his leg out of the way.
Hiligaynon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacDonald moves away from the strike by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacDonald manages to avoid it.
Hiligaynon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hiligaynon slips under a jab.
Hiligaynon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacDonald.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald checks a low kick from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hiligaynon throws a wild body kick that MacDonald sees coming a mile off.
MacDonald cracks Hiligaynon with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hiligaynon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacDonald.
Hiligaynon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hiligaynon with a nice cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hiligaynon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Hiligaynon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodel Hiligaynon really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MacDonald wants to clinch up but Hiligaynon keeps it at a distance.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hiligaynon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacDonald.
Hiligaynon keeps the fight on the outside.
Hiligaynon staying out of range there.
MacDonald avoids the head kick by Hiligaynon.
MacDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hiligaynon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiligaynon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacDonald counters with a straight right hand.
MacDonald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hiligaynon's guard.
Hiligaynon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hiligaynon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
MacDonald lands a couple of elbows.
Hiligaynon trying to control the position.
Hiligaynon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
MacDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hiligaynon trying to control but MacDonald is having none of it.
MacDonald is looking to improve his position but Hiligaynon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon avoids the attempt from MacDonald to control.
Hiligaynon content just to control the position here.
MacDonald gets back to half guard.
MacDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Hiligaynon sits in half guard.
MacDonald is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodel Hiligaynon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hiligaynon throws a push kick but MacDonald slaps the foot to one side.
MacDonald thumps Hiligaynon with a low kick.
Hiligaynon defending well as MacDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Hiligaynon tries to bum rush MacDonald with a series of wild strikes but MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiligaynon lands a leg kick that knocks MacDonald off balance momentarily.
Hiligaynon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hiligaynon just misses with a punch to the body.
MacDonald tries to clinch there but Hiligaynon circles away.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald works over Hiligaynon's head and body with a nice combination.
Hiligaynon takes one on the button.
MacDonald avoids the head kick by Hiligaynon.
MacDonald scores with a takedown into Hiligaynon's guard.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Hiligaynon keeps moving.
Hiligaynon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
MacDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Hiligaynon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hiligaynon is aware though and is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacDonald wants to sweep here but Hiligaynon controlling him for the moment.
Hiligaynon pushes down on MacDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hiligaynon tries to pass to full mount but MacDonald defends it.
Hiligaynon slows the pace down in half guard.
Hiligaynon wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacDonald keeps working.
Well, if Hiligaynon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald wants to get back to his feet.
Hiligaynon wants to control but MacDonald is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rodel Hiligaynon.
MacDonald checks the leg kick.
Hiligaynon scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacDonald in his tracks.
MacDonald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hiligaynon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Hiligaynon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hiligaynon, as that shot connected.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon throws a chopping leg kick but MacDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hiligaynon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacDonald.
MacDonald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hiligaynon is looking to chop away at MacDonald's legs.
Hiligaynon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacDonald.
MacDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hiligaynon motions for MacDonald to come forward. Hiligaynon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hiligaynon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hiligaynon.
MacDonald connects with a single shot there.
A clash of legs there as MacDonald blocks the low kick.
MacDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hiligaynon checks it well.
MacDonald throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hiligaynon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiligaynon.
MacDonald moves out of range as Hiligaynon throws a body kick.
Hiligaynon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon wants to clinch.
Hiligaynon misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiligaynon walks into a stiff left hand from MacDonald.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hiligaynon but Hiligaynon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacDonald throws a hook to the side of Hiligaynon's head but Hiligaynon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Peppu Reiska MacDonald will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiligaynon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MacDonald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacDonald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab from MacDonald.
MacDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Hiligaynon throws a chopping leg kick but MacDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hiligaynon is looking to land body kicks.
Hiligaynon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hiligaynon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hiligaynon avoids it really well and circles away.
MacDonald cracks a nice hook into Hiligaynon's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiligaynon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Hiligaynon misses
and MacDonald counters with a good, hard body kick but Hiligaynon shrugs it off.
A big right from MacDonald misses.
MacDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
MacDonald throws a wild body kick that Hiligaynon sees coming a mile off.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
MacDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiligaynon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiligaynon lands with a straight right. MacDonald didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Hiligaynon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Hiligaynon.
MacDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hiligaynon swivels and escapes.
Hiligaynon misses with an uppercut. MacDonald saw that one coming.
MacDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hiligaynon avoids a kick to the body.
MacDonald scores with a leg kick.
MacDonald scores with a three punch combo!
Hiligaynon connects with an inside leg kick.
Hiligaynon misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hiligaynon thumps MacDonald with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by MacDonald. Beautiful body shot.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Hiligaynon is having none of it.
Hiligaynon misses with a hook.
MacDonald moves into range and clinches up with Hiligaynon.
MacDonald breaks the clinch.
MacDonald wants to clinch
and Hiligaynon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for MacDonald!
MacDonald tries to lock up and control but Hiligaynon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Let's hope that Hiligaynon 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.
MacDonald can't escape the position.
Hiligaynon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacDonald can't escape the position.
MacDonald tries to hold on but Hiligaynon pushes him away.
MacDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
Hiligaynon can't control as he wanted to and MacDonald manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rodel Hiligaynon wasn't active enough on the ground.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hiligaynon.
MacDonald throws a front kick aimed at Hiligaynon's knee but Hiligaynon avoids it well.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick but MacDonald moved away.
Hiligaynon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacDonald's head backwards.
MacDonald throws a push kick but Hiligaynon slaps the foot to one side.
Hiligaynon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacDonald wants to clinch up but Hiligaynon keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from MacDonald misses the target.
Hiligaynon scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Hiligaynon.
MacDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hiligaynon blocks the body kick.
Hiligaynon lands a nice shot to the body.
MacDonald throws a hook but Hiligaynon blocks it.
The fighters circling - Hiligaynon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon motions for MacDonald to come forward. Hiligaynon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiligaynon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacDonald. That did some damage!
Hiligaynon misses with an uppercut.
MacDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiligaynon moves away.
Hiligaynon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacDonald if he has to take too many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Hiligaynon blocks the leg kick.
Hiligaynon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon avoids the head kick by MacDonald.
MacDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hiligaynon is out of range and MacDonald settles back down.
Hiligaynon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacDonald throws out a loose jab but Hiligaynon uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDonald moves away from the strike by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon wants to land a leg kick but MacDonald is out of range.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick
and MacDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiligaynon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacDonald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hiligaynon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hiligaynon looks to land a right hand but MacDonald moved out of range.
Good leg kick by MacDonald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hiligaynon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacDonald moves out of range as Hiligaynon throws a body kick.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hiligaynon blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiligaynon connects with a leg kick. MacDonald looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
MacDonald tries to bum rush Hiligaynon with a series of wild strikes but Hiligaynon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Hiligaynon misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodel Hiligaynon.
I think Hiligaynon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Rodel Hiligaynon!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Rodel Hiligaynon!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Rodel Hiligaynon!
Rodel Hiligaynon wins by unanimous decision! Rodel Hiligaynon retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Light comes to the cage accompanied by Ride for This-Fabolous. Oliveira has chosen Breaking Benjamin - So Cold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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283 lbs
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315 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Light!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernesto Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Light buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oliveira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby Light seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Light throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Light misses with a combination
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Light throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliveira.
No luck for Light with that takedown attempt.
Oliveira tries to move into range but Light moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Light lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Oliveira tenderised Light's leg. Light is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oliveira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Light shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oliveira defends it nicely.
Light lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliveira circles away quickly and effectively.
Ernesto Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Light swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Light swinging wildly here.
Oliveira has Light up against the cage in a clinch.
Light blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Light fails to land.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Light tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliveira just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Light. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Light swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Light fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Oliveira - that landed with a thud.
Light is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Light.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Light wants to break free but Oliveira has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Light backwards.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but Light blocks it.
Light fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira pushes Light back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliveira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Light takes a shot to the head.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Light's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Light letting Oliveira take a breather here.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Light avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a body punch.
Oliveira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oliveira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
Light is rocked!
Oliveira drops Light onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Light is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Light is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Light to his knees! Oliveira keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Oliveira! Ernesto Oliveira retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawk Seibold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seibold has chosen SCOTTISH PIPE as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Payne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hawk Seibold!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne throws a low kick but Seibold moves out of range easily.
Payne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Payne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seibold.
Seibold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Payne scores with a sloppy right hand. Seibold should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne throws a right and a left that Seibold avoids nicely.
Seibold gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Hawk Seibold has been cut.
Payne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seibold.
A clash of legs there as Seibold blocks the low kick.
Payne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seibold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Payne somewhat.
Noah Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payne shoots in but Seibold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seibold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payne as he avoids it easily.
Payne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payne throws a body punch but Seibold moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Seibold.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seibold manages to avoid it.
Payne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Seibold counters with a nice double leg into side control. Payne won't be happy with that.
Payne is looking to regain half guard here but Seibold keeps moving and retains side control.
Seibold landing strikes.
Payne is looking to reverse the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seibold wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seibold grinds an elbow into Payne's temple.
The ground and pound from Seibold seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Payne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Seibold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Payne struggling a bit here.
Payne manages to get back to half guard.
Seibold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seibold throwing shots but Payne is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Payne is trying to keep Seibold in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne has his hands on Seibold's head, controlling the position.
Payne keeping full guard, as Seibold tries to pass.
Seibold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seibold wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Payne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Payne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Seibold from controlling successfully.
Payne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne controls Seibold momentarily but Seibold frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seibold postures up in Payne's guard and throws a big left but Payne blocks it.
Seibold throws a strike but Payne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Payne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Payne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Payne throwing strikes but missing.
Seibold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payne is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Seibold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Payne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Payne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seibold pulls Payne in close to prevent any damage.
Payne postures up in Seibold's guard and throws a big left but Seibold blocks it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Payne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payne 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.
Payne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seibold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Payne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Payne pushes down on Seibold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Seibold has hold of Payne's hands but Payne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Payne working Seibold over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Payne is looking to advance position but Seibold won't allow it.
Payne throwing shots but Seibold is blocking nicely.
Payne is looking to pass Seibold's guard but actually Seibold recovers to full guard.
Seibold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Payne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Seibold's head.
Seibold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to pass the guard but Seibold is keeping the position.
Payne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but Seibold has wrist control.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seibold 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.
Seibold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to control from the top but Seibold keeps moving.
Payne is fighting to break Seibold's control of his arms but Seibold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Payne throws a big right hand that misses.
Seibold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Payne.
Payne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Payne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seibold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Payne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hawk Seibold's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A cross from Payne lands.
Seibold tries for a takedown but Payne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Payne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seibold's head.
Seibold has his takedown stuffed
and Payne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seibold keeping full guard, as Payne tries to pass.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Seibold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is working Seibold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seibold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Payne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seibold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Payne.
Seibold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Payne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Seibold manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Payne working to try and regain half guard.
Seibold throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Payne because Seibold loaded up on that one.
Seibold is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seibold lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Seibold scoring with strikes but Payne is staying in there.
Payne tries to lock up and control but Seibold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Seibold working the ground and pound effectively.
Payne gets back to half guard.
Seibold lands strikes from half guard.
Seibold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Payne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Noah Payne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Payne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Payne trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seibold throwing shots but Payne is blocking nicely.
Seibold is nestled in close to Payne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Seibold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Payne tries to get to full guard but Seibold has control of the leg.
Seibold is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Seibold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seibold wants to take a breather but Payne is having none of it.
Payne trying to control but Seibold postures up.
Seibold content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Payne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Seibold trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seibold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seibold stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Payne has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Seibold manages to get his head free but now Payne has transitioned to an armbar! Seibold grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Payne! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noah Payne!
Noah Payne is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Smash Ya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian McPherson (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Crazy Smash Ya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ian McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Smash Ya misses.
McPherson moves out of range as Smash Ya strikes.
McPherson misses with a leg kick
and Smash Ya counters with a two punch combo.
Smash Ya throws a right and a left that McPherson avoids nicely.
McPherson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smash Ya.
McPherson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smash Ya did well to prevent McPherson getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McPherson winds up and cracks Smash Ya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smash Ya wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPherson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPherson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McPherson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McPherson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smash Ya is trying to stand up here but McPherson is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson wants to free his trapped foot but Smash Ya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McPherson drops an elbow to the side of Smash Ya's head.
Smash Ya works his way to full guard. Good work.
McPherson throws a strike but Smash Ya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smash Ya stopping the sweep attempt from McPherson.
McPherson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McPherson looking for a guillotine here but Smash Ya defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson looking for a guillotine here but Smash Ya defends easily.
Smash Ya wants to stand but McPherson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McPherson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smash Ya controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smash Ya preventing the sweep.
Smash Ya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McPherson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McPherson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McPherson is on top in guard.
McPherson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McPherson lands a couple of digs.
McPherson throwing strikes from guard but Smash Ya blocks nicely.
McPherson stops Smash Ya from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson chips away with some ground and pound.
McPherson pushing down on Smash Ya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smash Ya is staying active underneath McPherson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smash Ya keeping control of the position.
McPherson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smash Ya defending well though.
McPherson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smash Ya defending well though.
Smash Ya wants to get back to his feet.
McPherson throwing shots but Smash Ya is blocking nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McPherson wants to control but Smash Ya is keeping him busy.
McPherson wants to pass to mount but Smash Ya is defending the position.
McPherson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McPherson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McPherson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smash Ya defend it? McPherson steps over the head and cranks it - Smash Ya is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McPherson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ian McPherson! Ian McPherson retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde Andazola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKay's entrance music is Destroy All Challengers - The end and the beginning.... A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Andazola's choice of entrance music: Airbourne - Bottom Of The Well. Sam McKay 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam McKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayde Andazola!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKay misses the shot to the body.
A big right from McKay misses.
Andazola cracks McKay with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from McKay misses its intended target.
McKay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andazola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andazola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McKay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andazola throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Andazola misses.
McKay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andazola has time to react.
Andazola throws a right hand that misses
and McKay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKay throws a low kick but Andazola moves out of range easily.
Andazola is looking to slow McKay down with leg kicks.
Andazola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from McKay misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay swings for the body but Andazola moves out of range.
McKay throws a low kick but Andazola avoids it.
Andazola's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andazola duly obliges.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McKay checks a leg kick.
Andazola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andazola can pounce on him.
Andazola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McKay checks a leg kick.
Andazola rushes McKay and presses him up against the cage.
Andazola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Andazola.
Andazola blocks a body shot from McKay.
Andazola tries to throw a body punch but McKay avoids it by throwing Andazola back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andazola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKays head.
Andazola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKay's elbow.
McKay struggles to land a body shot inside as Andazola controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andazola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andazola lands a body punch.
McKay blocks a body shot from Andazola.
Andazola can't find room to land a body shot as McKay controls the action.
Andazola blocks an uppercut.
Andazola swings wildly with an uppercut but McKay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andazola lands a right hand that snaps the head of McKay backwards.
Andazola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andazola blocks a body shot from McKay.
Andazola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKay working aggressively here.
Andazola pushes McKay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andazola tries to pull guard but McKay holds him up against the cage and eventually Andazola drops back down to his feet.
McKay misses with a punch to the body.
Andazola misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Andazola.
McKay is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Andazola as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Andazola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andazola presses McKay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andazola lands a right hand that snaps the head of McKay backwards.
A short right from Andazola on the inside.
Andazola lands a shot to the body.
Andazola lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Andazola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andazola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McKay trying to control here.
Andazola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McKay is looking for a sweep. Andazola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andazola throwing shots but McKay is blocking nicely.
Andazola throws a strike but McKay avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McKay wants to stand but Andazola is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andazola thows a big elbow that misses.
Andazola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andazola lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andazola postures up.
Andazola distracts McKay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McKay keeping moving, preventing Andazola from controlling successfully.
Andazola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McKay kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Andazola postures up.
Andazola wants to pass the guard but McKay is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McKay pushes Andazola off and scrambles back to his feet.
McKay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andazola at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for McKay. That snapped Andazola's head back.
McKay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andazola scores with a jab to the body.
Andazola lands a jab to the nose.
McKay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andazola thumps McKay with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andazola thumps McKay with a low kick.
Wayde Andazola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andazola.
Andazola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andazola tries to clinch but McKay moves out of range.
McKay slips under a jab from Andazola.
Sam McKay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andazola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andazola just misses with a punch to the body.
Andazola lands the left hand.
McKay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andazola.
Andazola misses with an attempted mid kick.
McKay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andazola throws out the jab.
Andazola misses with a body kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andazola lands a glancing blow to the side of McKay's head.
Andazola checks the leg kick.
Andazola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andazola moves away.
Andazola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McKay misses with a looping left.
McKay blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andazola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McKay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andazola moves in looking to clinch but McKay pushes him off.
McKay looks to land a left hand but Andazola moved out of range nicely.
McKay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andazola manages to avoid it.
McKay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Andazola lands with a nice body kick.
Andazola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKay at a distance.
McKay misses the shot to the body.
Andazola connects with a body shot that sends McKay's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andazola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andazola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andazola connects with a body shot.
McKay avoids the head kick by Andazola.
Andazola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andazola moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Andazola lands a head kick. McKay smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Andazola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Andazola looks to land a body kick but McKay moved away.
McKay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andazola.
McKay dodges the punch combination from Andazola.
McKay throws a lazy uppercut
and Andazola counters with a low kick, right behind McKay 's knee.
Andazola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McKay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Andazola scores with a nice head shot.
Andazola lets loose with a powerful body kick. McKay will feel that in the morning.
Andazola pushes McKay away with a front kick.
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andazola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKay blocks a leg kick.
Andazola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKay moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andazola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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!
Andazola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKay sprawls well. McKay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andazola gets slowly back to his feet.
Sam McKay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde Andazola.
Andazola circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayde Andazola dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Andazola throws a half hearted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andazola.
McKay misses with an uppercut. Andazola saw that one coming.
Andazola fails with the takedown.
Andazola throws a poor cross that misses
and McKay counters with a leg kick.
Andazola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andazola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good work by Andazola as he checks the leg kick.
McKay lands with an overhand left.
McKay tries to clinch but Andazola is having none of it.
McKay throws a leg kick but Andazola checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKay. Andazola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andazola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McKay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andazola.
Andazola tries to work over McKay's front leg with a kick but McKay checks it.
McKay just misses with a punch to the body.
McKay scores with a punch to the head.
Andazola checks a low kick from McKay.
Andazola misses with an attempted mid kick.
McKay throws out a leg kick but Andazola moves out of range and McKay only half commits.
Andazola misses with a body kick.
McKay leaves Andazola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sam McKay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde Andazola.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Andazola.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andazola ducks under a wild hook from McKay.
Andazola swats away the attempt to clinch by McKay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as McKay blocks the low kick.
Andazola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andazola staying out of range there.
Andazola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McKay's waist but McKay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andazola off to one side.
McKay tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Andazola scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andazola ducks right into an uppercut from McKay.
Andazola has McKay up against the cage in a clinch.
McKay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKay has a couple of punches blocked by Andazola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andazola blocks a body shot from McKay.
McKay will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McKay blocks a body shot from Andazola.
A right hook to the body lands for Andazola.
Andazola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andazola keeps McKay at a distance using the push kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Andazola scores with a four punch combination!
Andazola connects with a nice looking jab.
McKay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andazola thows a body kick. McKay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andazola is looking to clinch.
Andazola swings for the body but McKay moves out of range.
Good leg kick by McKay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Andazola tries to land a front kick but McKay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Andazola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andazola works McKay's body with a nice hook.
McKay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by McKay.
McKay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andazola moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andazola.
Andazola looks to land a body kick but McKay moved away.
McKay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andazola doesn't seem bothered though.
Andazola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andazola wants to clinch.
McKay scores with a jab to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McKay slips under a jab.
Andazola lands with a thumping leg kick.
McKay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andazola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McKay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andazola scores with a leg kick.
Andazola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McKay. That did some damage!
Andazola scores with a push kick.
Andazola throws a push kick but McKay slaps the foot to one side.
Andazola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andazola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab by Andazola.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Andazola throws the kick towards the body but McKay avoids it.
Andazola is looking to slow McKay down with leg kicks.
Andazola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andazola bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andazola thows a body shot but no joy.
McKay takes one to the chin there.
Andazola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andazola cracks McKay with a good jab.
McKay throws a right hand that misses
and Andazola makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McKay really felt that one!
Andazola closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Andazola.
Andazola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andazola lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKay backwards.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andazola lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKay backwards.
Nice body punch from Andazola - that landed with a thud.
Andazola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andazola.
McKay misses with a leg kick.
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andazola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andazola is looking to land body kicks.
Andazola misses with a low kick as McKay jumps back.
McKay throws a body punch but Andazola moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - McKay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McKay checks a leg kick.
McKay moves in looking to clinch but Andazola pushes him off.
McKay doesn't manage to clinch there - Andazola circles away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Andazola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKay, pushing him back against the cage.
McKay tries to work over Andazola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKay tries to throw a body punch but Andazola avoids it by throwing McKay back against the cage.
McKay tries to work over Andazola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andazola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKay's elbow.
Wayde Andazola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Andazola.
McKay tries a body shot but Andazola blocks it.
Andazola blocks a body shot from McKay.
McKay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKay lands a nice uppercut.
McKay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andazola digs a right hand into McKay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McKay's gas tank.
Andazola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Andazola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andazola can't find room to land a body shot as McKay controls the action.
McKay prevents a body shot from Andazola.
Nice body punch from Andazola.
Andazola can't find room to land a body shot as McKay controls the action.
Andazola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Andazola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McKay avoids the head kick by Andazola.
Andazola looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McKay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andazola throwing strikes from guard but McKay blocks nicely.
Andazola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McKay is looking to stand up but Andazola isn't so interested in that idea.
Wayde Andazola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andazola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andazola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayde Andazola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from McKay.
McKay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McKay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andazola.
Andazola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKay lands a jab.
Andazola is looking to clinch.
McKay checks the leg kick.
Wayde Andazola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andazola is out of range.
McKay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good exchange - McKay coming out on top.
Andazola cracks McKay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McKay misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from McKay misses.
A swing and a miss from Andazola.
McKay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McKay throws a jab but it's blocked by Andazola.
McKay checks a leg kick nicely.
Andazola misses with a body shot.
Andazola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andazola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKay, right into the meat.
Andazola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andazola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andazola cracks McKay with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay swings for the body but Andazola moves out of range.
McKay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andazola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKay tries to work over Andazola's front leg with a kick but Andazola checks it.
Andazola has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andazola throws a punch but it's blocked by McKay.
Andazola lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKay backwards.
McKay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andazola backwards.
McKay misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKay tries to work over Andazola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from McKay.
McKay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKay lands a hook that snaps the head of Andazola backwards.
McKay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKay.
McKay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKay tries to throw a body punch but Andazola avoids it by throwing McKay back against the cage.
Andazola tries a body shot but McKay blocks it.
McKay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andazola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKay lands a shot to the body.
McKay digs a right hand underneath Andazola's ribcage. Andazola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from McKay.
McKay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McKay misses with a body punch.
McKay lands a body punch in the clinch.
McKay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andazola backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKay.
A hook to the body from McKay.
Andazola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McKay lands a body shot in the clinch.
McKay scores with a shoulder strike.
McKay lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKay.
McKay lands a shot to the body.
McKay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McKay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKay can't find room to land a body shot as Andazola controls the action.
McKay misses with a body punch.
McKay scores with a shot to the side of Andazola's head.
McKay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andazola's elbow.
McKay lands a left hand.
McKay works on Andazola's body with a couple of short punches.
Andazola misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKay misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andazola.
McKay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andazola's elbow.
Andazola prevents a body shot from McKay.
McKay lands with a light punch inside.
Andazola misses with some punches.
McKay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andazola's elbow.
McKay digs a right hand underneath Andazola's ribcage. Andazola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McKay misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKay misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andazola backwards.
McKay misses with some punches.
McKay tries a body shot but Andazola blocks it.
Andazola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andazola tries to throw a body punch but McKay avoids it by throwing Andazola back against the cage.
McKay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McKay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andazola.
A shot in the inside from McKay.
Andazola prevents a body shot from McKay.
A shot in the inside from McKay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andazola prevents a body shot from McKay.
McKay misses with a punch to the body.
Andazola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKay working aggressively here.
McKay lands a nice shot to the body.
McKay misses with a punch to the body.
McKay can't find room to land a body shot as Andazola controls the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McKay can't find room to land a body shot as Andazola controls the action.
Andazola lands a shot to the body.
Andazola misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from McKay.
McKay misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andazola or not.
Andazola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKay's elbow.
Andazola tries a body shot but McKay blocks it.
McKay scores with a shot to the side of Andazola's head.
McKay misses with some punches.
Andazola is trying to break the clinch but McKay is controlling him.
McKay blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andazola.
McKay stops a takedown attempt from Andazola.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKay.
Andazola struggles to land a body shot inside as McKay controls his hands.
McKay tries a body shot but Andazola blocks it.
McKay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andazola misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McKay misses with a body punch.
McKay throws a punch but it's blocked by Andazola.
Andazola blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKay.
McKay misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKay tries a body shot but Andazola blocks it.
McKay struggles to land a body shot inside as Andazola controls his hands.
McKay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from McKay.
Andazola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKay's elbow.
McKay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKay lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
McKay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKay misses with a punch to the body.
McKay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKay lands with a right to the head.
Andazola tries a body shot but McKay blocks it.
McKay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McKay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McKay misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McKay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from McKay on the inside.
McKay digs a right hand into Andazola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andazola's gas tank.
McKay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McKay tries to throw a body punch but Andazola avoids it by throwing McKay back against the cage.
McKay blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKay.
McKay digs a right hand into Andazola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andazola's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, McKay scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKay is leaning against Andazola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKay lands with a right to the head.
Andazola is rocked!
A short uppercut from McKay.
Andazola is still on wobbly legs! Can McKay finish him?
McKay lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McKay.
McKay is working Andazola over against the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McKay scores with a shot to the side of Andazola's head.
Andazola blocks a body shot from McKay.
McKay is leaning against Andazola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKay lands an uppercut.
McKay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McKay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKay lands a body shot in the clinch.
McKay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andazola or not.
McKay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKay gets through Andazola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andazola takes a shot to the head.
McKay lands with a light punch inside.
McKay lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from McKay.
McKay is leaning against Andazola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKay lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Andazola to his knees! McKay keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam McKay!
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