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Reach 63 - Phuey vs. Sasake PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alaxander Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel comes to the cage accompanied by No Sunshine. Alaxander Pendragon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alaxander Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gabriel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabriel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pendragon is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon is in close to Gabriel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
It looks like Justin Gabriel has been cut.
Pendragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gabriel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gabriel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pendragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pendragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pendragon throwing strikes from guard but Gabriel blocks nicely.
Pendragon is working Gabriel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Justin Gabriel's cut is getting worse.
Pendragon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Justin Gabriel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gabriel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pendragon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gabriel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pendragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pendragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gabriel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pendragon has picked Gabriel up and slammed him! Gabriel can't keep hold of the triangle and Pendragon manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jeez, Justin Gabriel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Justin Gabriel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alaxander Pendragon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bocek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman by Metallica. Orlando Styles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Bocek's chin.
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Bocek!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bocek fails with the takedown
and Styles counters with an inside leg kick.
Styles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Styles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Styles.
Bocek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Styles finds it's way round the side to connect with Bocek's head.
Bocek takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Styles drives through and clinches with Bocek against the cage.
Bocek drags the fight down to the ground.
Styles content to stall in guard here.
Styles wants to control from the top but Bocek keeps moving.
Bocek keeping full guard, as Styles tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles trying to control but Bocek is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Styles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Styles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Styles won't allow Bocek to sweep him here.
Styles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bocek wants to sweep here but Styles controlling him for the moment.
Bocek looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Styles.
Styles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bocek moves in looking to clinch but Styles pushes him off.
Styles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bocek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Styles counters with a thumping low kick.
Styles's corner calls for a 1-2. Styles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left and a right from Styles both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Styles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bocek is rocked!
Styles is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Styles scores with a jab to the body.
Bocek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orlando Styles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bocek.
Bocek looks gassed!
Bocek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bocek is still on wobbly legs! Can Styles finish him?
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Bocek seems to have recovered his senses.
Styles lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocek has his takedown stuffed
enabling Styles to counter with a crisp jab.
Styles jabs Bocek right on the nose. Bocek blinks but takes it well.
Styles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Styles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bocek shoots and misses
and Styles counters with a solid body kick.
Styles scores with a one two! Bocek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Styles lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bocek takes a step back to recover.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styles lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Bocek takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Mark Bocek has been cut.
Styles fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bocek to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bocek looks to clinch but Styles throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bocek taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Orlando Styles!
Orlando Styles made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I just want to say that I am proud to have finally earned my Black Belt in Renegade Jiu Jitsu. Thanks to my training partners Furious George, Deacon Griggs and Jason Fernandez.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smokudju Womba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Womba's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ludacris - Blueberry Yum Yum. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Smokudju Womba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik misses with an uppercut.
Datsik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Womba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Womba throws a leg kick which misses Datsik's front leg but catches the back leg as Datsik tries to avoid it.
Datsik misses with a straight right.
Womba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Womba looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Datsik lands a nice shot to the body.
Datsik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Datsik looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Datsik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womba is looking to sweep but instead, Datsik has passed into half guard.
Datsik trying to control the action but Womba is working from the bottom.
Womba is looking to get back to full guard here but Datsik has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Womba is trying to get back to full guard.
Womba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Datsik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Womba has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Datsik is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Womba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Womba's face as Datsik controls the position.
Womba is trying to control Datsik's posture but Datsik avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datsik trying to control the action but Womba is working from the bottom.
Datsik is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Womba's shoulder. That is not cool.
Womba is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is looking to take a break and control but Womba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Womba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Womba wants to control but Datsik is keeping busy.
Womba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Datsik tries to free his leg and advance position but Womba is retaining full guard.
Datsik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Datsik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Womba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Datsik stopping the sweep attempt from Womba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womba working a defensive guard but Datsik passes into half guard.
Datsik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Datsik is just content to waste time from the top position. Womba takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Womba has an active guard here but Datsik has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viacheslav Datsik will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Datsik misses.
Womba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Datsik counters with a straight right hand.
Datsik throws an overhand right that lands on Womba's shoulder, as Womba tries to avoid the shot.
Datsik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Datsik shoots in and drives through. Womba sprawls well.
A jab from Datsik misses.
Womba throws the kick towards the body but Datsik avoids it.
Datsik moves in looking to clinch but Womba pushes him off.
Datsik misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Womba.
Datsik moves in looking to clinch but Womba pushes him off.
Nice body kick from Womba.
Datsik is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik loads up on a big right hand but Womba slips the punch.
Womba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Datsik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Datsik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba cracks a nice hook into Datsik's ribs.
Datsik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Datsik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Womba throws a jab when Datsik was well out of range.
Smokudju Womba is winning the standup battle so far.
Datsik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Womba. Womba obviously looking to wear him down.
Womba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Datsik checks a leg kick.
Womba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womba.
Datsik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Womba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Womba lands a nice shot to the body.
Womba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Womba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datsik.
Womba scores with a nice right hand.
Womba looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Womba shoots in for a takedown but Datsik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Datsik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Womba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Womba there.
Datsik moves out of range as Womba strikes.
Womba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Womba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Womba misses with a wild combination.
Datsik throws a lazy uppercut
and Womba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Womba looks to land a combination. Datsik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Datsik might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Datsik tries to clinch up but Womba circles away and keeps his distance.
Womba is looking to wear down Datsik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Datsik closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Womba tries to circle away but Datsik has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Womba avoids it.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Womba blocks an elbow strike.
Womba is leaning against Datsik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Womba breaks the clinch.
Womba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Datsik throws out the jab.
Womba misses with a body kick.
Womba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Datsik was covering up waiting for the punch and Womba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Datsik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Datsik keeping full guard, as Womba tries to pass.
Womba preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womba is looking to work some ground and pound but Datsik has wrist control.
Womba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Datsik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Womba tries to free his leg and advance position but Datsik is retaining full guard.
Datsik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smokudju Womba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Womba forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Womba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Womba throwing shots but Datsik is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokudju Womba dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Womba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Datsik throws a hook to the side of Womba's head but Womba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Womba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Datsik is out of range and Womba settles back down.
Nice shot by Datsik.
Datsik tries to clinch but Womba moves out of range.
Womba throws a shot to the body.
Datsik lands a nice looking body shot.
Datsik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Datsik checks a leg kick.
Womba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Womba.
Womba is looking to land body kicks.
Datsik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Womba doesn't seem bothered though.
Datsik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Datsik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Datsik looks to score with a jab to the body but Womba is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik misses with a wild combination.
Womba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Datsik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Womba misses with a wild body shot.
Womba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Womba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Womba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Datsik shoots in but Womba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Datsik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Womba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Womba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Datsik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Womba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Datsik. Datsik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Womba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Datsik takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba missing with a left hand there. Datsik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Womba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datsik throws a jab but it's blocked by Womba.
Womba lands with a nice body punch.
Datsik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Womba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Womba.
Womba lands with a nice body kick.
Datsik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Womba scores with a body shot.
Womba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Datsik is rocked!
Womba scores with a body shot.
Datsik is still on wobbly legs! Can Womba finish him?
A jab from Womba finds it's way through Datsik's defenses.
Womba stuns Datsik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Womba drops Datsik with a straight right hand, right on the button! Womba follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smokudju Womba!
A relieved looking Smokudju Womba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fetty Mockenmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caiden Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mockenmaker comes to the cage accompanied by break ya fu**ing neck. Cross has chosen Knockout as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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209 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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213 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fetty Mockenmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caiden Cross!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cross.
Cross tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mockenmaker counters with a single leg into guard. Cross didn't expect that.
Cross is adopting a defensive guard.
Mockenmaker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mockenmaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mockenmaker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mockenmaker keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mockenmaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mockenmaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mockenmaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cross misses with a straight left.
Mockenmaker has a takedown stuffed.
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross closes the distance but Mockenmaker moves to the side
enabling Mockenmaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Mockenmaker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cross swivels and escapes.
Mockenmaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cross as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fetty Mockenmaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mockenmaker has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker shoots in for a double leg but Cross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Cross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Fetty Mockenmaker has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Mockenmaker blocks the elbow strike.
Cross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Cross.
Mockenmaker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cross stalling in the clinch but Mockenmaker improves position.
Cross is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mockenmaker avoids the elbow strike from Cross, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries a knee to the head but Mockenmaker blocks it.
Mockenmaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mockenmaker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cross with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Cross.
Mockenmaker is rocked!
Mockenmaker is trying to drag Cross to the mat but Cross just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oh Mockenmaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cross is trying to maintain a safe position but Mockenmaker gets an underhook and turns Cross into the cage.
Mockenmaker seems to have got his legs back now.
Mockenmaker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mockenmaker goes for a takedown attempt but Cross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross wants to clinch.
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Cross throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cross slows down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caiden Cross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fetty Mockenmaker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cross wants to clinch but Mockenmaker slips to the side
and Mockenmaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Cross wants to clinch.
Cross thows a body shot but no joy.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mockenmaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cross tries to clinch but Mockenmaker moves away
and Mockenmaker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mockenmaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mockenmaker.
Mockenmaker connects with a couple of short punches.
Mockenmaker wants to pass the guard but Cross is keeping the position.
Mockenmaker thows a big elbow that misses.
Mockenmaker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fetty Mockenmaker.
Cross stuffs the takedown attempt from Mockenmaker. Mockenmaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Mockenmaker looks for a takedown but Cross sprawls well.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Mockenmaker.
Mockenmaker misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.
Cross tries to clinch but Mockenmaker moves out of range.
Mockenmaker throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
Mockenmaker shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fetty Mockenmaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross closes the distance but Mockenmaker moves to the side
and Mockenmaker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Caiden Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cross wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mockenmaker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mockenmaker.
Mockenmaker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cross avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Mockenmaker with that takedown attempt.
Mockenmaker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mockenmaker shoots in and drives through. Cross sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mockenmaker shoots in for a double leg but Cross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fetty Mockenmaker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fetty Mockenmaker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mockenmaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mockenmaker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mockenmaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cross slips under a jab from Mockenmaker.
Cross scores with a shot to the body.
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Cross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mockenmaker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fetty Mockenmaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mockenmaker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mockenmaker looks to land a strike but Cross avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross pulls Mockenmaker in to control the position.
Mockenmaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mockenmaker trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Mockenmaker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mockenmaker 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.
Mockenmaker wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Mockenmaker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Fetty Mockenmaker wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mockenmaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mockenmaker misses with a takedown attempt
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mockenmaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.
Cross tries to clinch there but Mockenmaker circles away.
Mockenmaker dives in and grabs Cross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cross pushes down on Mockenmaker's head and hops out.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mockenmaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mockenmaker takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Cross swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker tries for a takedown but Cross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Caiden Cross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mockenmaker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cross defends it nicely.
Cross drives through and clinches with Mockenmaker against the cage.
Mockenmaker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cross after a bit of a struggle.
Mockenmaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mockenmaker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cross lands an elbow inside.
Cross gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross taking a breather.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but Mockenmaker blocks with his arms.
Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Mockenmaker letting Cross take a breather here.
Mockenmaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Cross has double underhooks.
Mockenmaker is trying to force a seperation but Cross has the dominant position.
Cross throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mockenmaker blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mockenmaker is looking for a takedown.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cross has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Cross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamikazee Blitzkrieg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by In The Ghetto - By Elvis Presley. Blitzkrieg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You Better Pray- Red Jumpsuit Apparatus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
195 lbs
13 - 4 - 1 |
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185 lbs
12 - 11 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Oswaldo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Blitzkrieg counters with a two punch combo.
Blitzkrieg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blitzkrieg ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blitzkrieg if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanchez cracks the inside of Blitzkrieg's front leg.
Blitzkrieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanchez, right into the meat.
Blitzkrieg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blitzkrieg ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blitzkrieg.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Blitzkrieg avoids it.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blitzkrieg.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blitzkrieg fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blitzkrieg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blitzkrieg.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Blitzkrieg controls the action.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blitzkrieg misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Sanchez.
It looks like Kamikazee Blitzkrieg has been cut.
Blitzkrieg misses with the head strike.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Blitzkrieg avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blitzkrieg takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blitzkrieg is trying to stall.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Blitzkrieg's head.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blitzkrieg blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Blitzkrieg misses with the head strike.
Blitzkrieg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blitzkrieg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Blitzkrieg looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Blitzkrieg's head.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Blitzkrieg backwards.
Blitzkrieg is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Blitzkrieg is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
A short left from Sanchez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Blitzkrieg! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sanchez is unloading with more strikes now! Blitzkrieg drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oswaldo Sanchez!
Oswaldo Sanchez gave a mention to [GTI] Divine Clothing [8.95$ MORALE BOOSTERS] in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emerson Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whyte has chosen Imagine - John Lennon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Emerson Santos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dana Whyte's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emerson Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dana Whyte!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Whyte tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Whyte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos dives in and grabs Whyte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whyte pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emerson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whyte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Whyte. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
Whyte cracks Santos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Emerson Santos has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Santos on his heels. He'll look to pass Santos's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Whyte is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Whyte is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Santos 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.
Whyte looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Whyte lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whyte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Whyte from controlling successfully.
Whyte throwing strikes but missing.
Whyte keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
Whyte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos 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.
Whyte working some strikes from top position.
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Whyte defends easily.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Whyte pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Whyte stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Whyte is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whyte's guard.
Santos throws a strike but Whyte rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Whyte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whyte is in close to Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dana Whyte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emerson Santos's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Santos dives in and grabs Whyte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whyte pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Whyte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Emerson Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whyte pinned against the cage. Whyte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Whyte counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Santos off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Whyte follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Santos was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dana Whyte!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ejay Shazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Rracho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rracho has chosen Van Halen - Poundcake as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bo Rracho is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ejay Shazad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bo Rracho!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Shazad.
Rracho keeps Shazad at a distance using the push kick.
A punch combination from Rracho misses.
Shazad blocks a jab.
Shazad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Shazad misses.
Shazad avoids the head kick by Rracho.
Rracho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shazad.
Rracho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shazad counters with a stiff right hand.
Bo Rracho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Shazad finds it's way through Rracho's defenses.
Rracho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rracho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shazad takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rracho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shazad is rocked!
No joy there for Rracho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Shazad finds it's target.
Rracho misses with a combination
and Shazad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shazad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rracho under the eye.
Rracho tries to clinch
and Shazad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rracho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rracho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shazad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rracho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Shazad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rracho jabs at Shazad's body.
Rracho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shazad seems to have got his legs back now.
Shazad dodges the punch combination from Rracho.
Rracho misses with a series of wild punches.
Rracho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shazad.
Shazad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rracho connects with a body shot that sends Shazad's belly button to the back.
Shazad misses with a hook
and Shazad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rracho looks to throw the jab but Shazad is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shazad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Shazad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shazad tries to clinch but Rracho moves out of range.
Rracho scores with the left hand. Shazad knows he should have avoided that one.
Shazad moves into the clinch.
Shazad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rracho has a couple of punches blocked by Shazad.
Shazad tries a body shot but Rracho blocks it.
Rracho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rracho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shazads head.
Rracho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shazad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rracho's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shazad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rracho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shazad backwards.
Shazad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shazad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rracho lands a nice shot to the body.
Shazad struggles to land a body shot inside as Rracho controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rracho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shazad stalling in the clinch but Rracho improves position.
Rracho struggles to land a body shot inside as Shazad controls his hands.
Shazad prevents a body shot from Rracho.
Rracho misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shazad wants to stall.
Shazad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shazad is trying to break the clinch but Rracho is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Rracho dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rracho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shazad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rracho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shazad scores with a jab. Rracho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left lands for Shazad.
Shazad lands a jab to Rracho's midsection.
Shazad punishes Rracho's body with a nice straight punch.
Rracho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shazad back to the cage. Rracho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rracho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rracho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shazad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rracho works the jab nicely.
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!
Rracho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shazad lands a jab to the head.
Rracho looks to land a left hand but Shazad moved out of range nicely.
Shazad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rracho tries to move into range but Shazad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rracho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shazad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rracho connects with a body shot.
Shazad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rracho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shazad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rracho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Rracho there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shazad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rracho misses with a double jab.
Shazad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rracho throws a leg kick
and Shazad counters with a thumping low kick.
Rracho rushes Shazad and presses him up against the cage.
Shazad misses with a punch on the inside.
Shazad swings wildly with an uppercut but Rracho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rracho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shazad is defending well for now.
Shazad is trying to maintain a safe position but Rracho gets an underhook and turns Shazad into the cage.
Shazad tries to work over Rracho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Rracho.
A nice left hand lands by Shazad.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shazad.
Nice body punch from Rracho.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rracho as Shazad tries to tie him up.
Shazad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shazad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shazad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rracho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shazad's elbow.
Rracho lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Ejay Shazad has been cut.
Rracho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rracho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shazad stalling in the clinch but Rracho improves position.
Shazad struggles to land a body shot inside as Rracho controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rracho.
Shazad struggles to land a body shot inside as Rracho controls his hands.
Rracho tries a body shot but Shazad blocks it.
Rracho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shazad backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shazad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shazad is trying to stall.
Rracho gets control of Shazad's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rracho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shazad stays in close to Rracho's body and controls the position.
Shazad is fighting to break Rracho's control of his arms but Rracho is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Rracho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ejay Shazad's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rracho lands a nice hook to Shazad's body. Shazad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rracho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rracho checks a leg kick nicely.
Rracho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shazad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shazad tries to clinch up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rracho!
Shazad moves out of range of the body kick from Rracho.
Rracho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rracho throws a series of punches but Shazad moves out of range.
Rracho connects with a right hand. Shazad shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Shazad.
Rracho blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Shazad misses the target.
Shazad slips under a jab.
Rracho misses with a combination
and Shazad counters with a nice uppercut.
Rracho misses with a wild combination.
Shazad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rracho looks to score with a jab to the body but Shazad is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shazad works Rracho's body with a nice hook.
Rracho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut lands for Shazad. That snapped Rracho's head back.
Rracho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shazad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shazad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Rracho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rracho gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shazad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rracho swinging wildly here.
Shazad avoids the body shot from Rracho.
Shazad scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rracho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rracho misses the shot to the body.
Rracho keeps the fight on the outside.
Rracho thows a body shot but no joy.
Shazad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bo Rracho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shazad throws a hook but Rracho avoids it easily.
Shazad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rracho manages to avoid it.
Rracho looks to land a right hand but Shazad moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Rracho.
Shazad throws an off balance right hand
and Rracho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rracho throws an overhand right that lands on Shazad's shoulder, as Shazad tries to avoid the shot.
Shazad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rracho misses with a low kick.
Shazad misses with an uppercut.
Ejay Shazad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Shazad misses its intended target.
A combination from Rracho does no damage.
Shazad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rracho throws a right hand that Shazad ducks under and follows up with a left that Shazad also avoids with ease.
Shazad doesn't manage to clinch there - Rracho circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ejay Shazad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rracho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bo Rracho!
A relieved looking Bo Rracho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Kilimanjaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilimanjaro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, juno ft matinpoika - tervetuloo tervemenoo. Diaz has chosen I'd Love to Knock the Hell Out of You as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Kilimanjaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Diaz!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Kilimanjaro there.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Kilimanjaro shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kilimanjaro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Kilimanjaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Kilimanjaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilimanjaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilimanjaro avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Kilimanjaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilimanjaro dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Kilimanjaro's head and hops out.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kilimanjaro fails to land the takedown.
Kilimanjaro misses with a straight left.
Kilimanjaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dylan Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kilimanjaro moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Kilimanjaro clinches.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kilimanjaro blocks an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Kilimanjaro goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kilimanjaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kilimanjaro misses.
A head kick misses from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch.
Kilimanjaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kilimanjaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilimanjaro scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kilimanjaro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Kilimanjaro's body.
Diaz looks for the body kick but Kilimanjaro saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Kilimanjaro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Kilimanjaro throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Kilimanjaro tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kilimanjaro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilimanjaro trying to stall but Diaz improves his position.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Kilimanjaro wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Kilimanjaro jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Kilimanjaro around his waist. Kilimanjaro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kilimanjaro blocks a body shot from Diaz.
A head punch on the inside from Kilimanjaro fails to land.
Kilimanjaro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kilimanjaro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kilimanjaro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kilimanjaro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilimanjaro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilimanjaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Kilimanjaro is avoiding it.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kilimanjaro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kilimanjaro darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Kilimanjaro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilimanjaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilimanjaro wants to stall.
Kilimanjaro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz gets through Kilimanjaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Diaz 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.
Kilimanjaro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Kilimanjaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Kilimanjaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Kilimanjaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilimanjaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab-cross combination lands for Diaz and sends Kilimanjaro crashing to the mat! Diaz follows him down to the mat - Kilimanjaro regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Kilimanjaro is rocked!
It looks like Hector Kilimanjaro has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Diaz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oh Kilimanjaro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro can't escape the position.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Kilimanjaro working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Diaz 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.
Dylan Diaz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Diaz fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kilimanjaro to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kilimanjaro looks to clinch but Diaz throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kilimanjaro taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dylan Diaz!
Dylan Diaz made sure to mention his sponsor, xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diesel Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bowman Dell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power's entrance music is Jontti - Kaikki On Kujalla Feat. OG Ikonen . A fine choice. Dell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. UnDead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bowman Dell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Diesel Power's chin.
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212 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diesel Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bowman Dell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dell circles away quickly and effectively.
Power has closed the distance and engaged Dell in a clinch.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Dell throws a head punch that misses.
Dell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dell backwards.
Dell struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Power turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Power trying to control the position but Dell is working away.
Dell is trying to improve his position.
Power throws a strike aimed at the side of Dell's head but Dell avoids it well.
Dell struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dell is trying to control Power's posture but Power avoids it.
Dell trying his best to control but Power has mounted him.
Dell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Power.
BOOM! Power connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Bowman Dell has been cut.
Power goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dell is on top in guard.
Dell is looking to work some ground and pound but Power has wrist control.
Power tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dell with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dell is in close to Power's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Power keeping moving, preventing Dell from controlling successfully.
Power has his foot on Dell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dell works his way back into a safe position though.
Dell trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Power is looking for a triangle but Dell pushes his legs off easily.
Power tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Power working a defensive guard here.
Power wants to sweep here but Dell controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dell won't allow Power to sweep him here.
Dell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dell postures up and lands a big shot to Power's brow.
Power is looking to sweep but instead, Dell has passed into half guard.
Dell prevents Power from improving his position.
Power trying to get back to full guard but Dell takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Power that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dell looking to control but Power is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Power can't escape the position.
BOOM! Dell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dell lands with some strikes.
Dell is landing with some decent strikes but Power is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dell with good strikes from the mount here!
Dell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Power is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dell avoids the attempt from Power to control.
Dell punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowman Dell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bowman Dell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab-cross combination lands for Dell and sends Power crashing to the mat! Dell follows him down to the mat - Power regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Power is rocked!
Power is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dell pulls his head out easily.
Oh Power is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dell is looking to pass Power's guard but actually Power recovers to full guard.
Power seems to have got his legs back now.
Dell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dell trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Power wants to sweep here but Dell controlling him for the moment.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dell manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Power might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Power postures up.
Dell has Power pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Power wants to control from the top but Dell keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bowman Dell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Dell is just out of range.
Power shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dell sprawls well. Dell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
Power shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dell but Dell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dell cracks a nice hook into Power's ribs.
Dell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diesel Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dell moves out of range of the strikes.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Power slips a jab from Dell.
Dell thumps Power with a low kick.
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power thows a body shot but no joy.
Power shoots and misses
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diesel Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dell lands a couple of elbows.
Power keeping moving, preventing Dell from controlling successfully.
Power is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Power controlling Dell's posture.
Dell thows a big elbow that misses.
Dell has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Power to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dell is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Power pulls down on the head and he's put Dell to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diesel Power!
Diesel Power spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a big arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Phuey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinjo Sasake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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144 lbs
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139 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Phuey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kinjo Sasake!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phuey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sasake.
Sasake misses with a shot to the body
and Phuey counters with a good low kick that Sasake was not able to check.
Sasake swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Phuey misses with a head kick.
Sasake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuey misses with a right hand
and Sasake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phuey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phuey throws a big shot that misses.
Sasake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phuey works over Sasake's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Kinjo Sasake has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phuey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasake moves out of range of the leg kick from Phuey.
Phuey scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Sasake misses its intended target.
Sasake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuey was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasake.
Phuey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sasake manages to avoid it.
Phuey misses with a double jab.
A jab from Sasake misses.
Phuey defending well as Sasake loads up on a big left hand.
Phuey looks to throw the jab but Sasake is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sasake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuey was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasake.
Phuey fails to land with a series of punches.
Phuey misses with a straight right.
Sasake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuey.
Phuey thows a body shot but no joy.
Phuey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sasake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuey misses with an uppercut.
Phuey throws a head kick but Sasake moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake misses with a hook to the body
and Phuey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sasake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuey.
Sasake checks a leg kick.
Phuey stuffs the takedown.
Sasake drives through with a takedown into Phuey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Phuey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sasake's guard.
Phuey wants to control from the top but Sasake keeps moving.
Phuey tries to free his leg and advance position but Sasake is retaining full guard.
Sasake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phuey defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sasake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phuey has managed to get both his arms back between Sasake's legs - danger averted.
Sasake is looking for a triangle here but Phuey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sasake is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Phuey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kinjo Sasake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sasake misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Phuey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuey fails to land with a series of punches.
Phuey throws a body punch but Sasake moves out of range.
Phuey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sasake works the jab nicely.
Sasake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phuey.
Sasake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Phuey to the ground. Sasake is now in Phuey's guard.
Sasake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Phuey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Phuey has escaped and now he's on top!
Sasake is looking for a triangle here but Phuey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuey working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sasake is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sasake manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sasake is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Phuey still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Phuey has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasake sneaks back into half guard.
Sasake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuey wants to pass the guard but Sasake is keeping the position.
Sasake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phuey is one step ahead there.
Kinjo Sasake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sasake managing to control the position.
Phuey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sasake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Phuey has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuey prevents Sasake from improving his position.
Phuey moves nicely into side control.
Sasake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Phuey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sasake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kinjo Sasake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kinjo Sasake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phuey throws a nice looking combination but Sasake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phuey misses with a body kick.
Sasake slips a jab from Phuey.
Sasake just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuey tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sam Phuey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuey lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Sasake blocks the low kick.
Sasake throws a hook to the side of Phuey's head but Phuey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sasake misses the body punch
and Phuey counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Phuey.
Phuey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sasake scores with a sloppy right hand. Phuey should have avoided that one.
Sasake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phuey rather than just go for the knockout.
Phuey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sasake misses the shot to the body.
Phuey throws a looping overhand right but Sasake ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasake. Phuey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuey misses with a double jab.
Sam Phuey is winning the standup battle so far.
Sasake blocks a head kick by Phuey.
Sasake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sasake tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sasake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sam Phuey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sasake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phuey avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab lands there for Phuey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuey leaves Sasake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sasake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phuey.
Phuey looks to land a combination but Sasake avoids it well.
Phuey 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.
Donk. Sasake catches Phuey right on the button with a cross.
Sasake throws a poor cross that misses
and Phuey counters with a big head kick but Sasake shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuey moves away.
Sasake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sasake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Phuey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sasake misses with a body shot.
Phuey just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasake 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.
Phuey tries to land a leg kick but Sasake saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Phuey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kinjo Sasake's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sasake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuey was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasake.
Phuey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Phuey does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phuey.
Phuey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sasake.
Phuey throws a sloppy body shot
and Sasake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Phuey's guard.
Sasake trying to control the position from guard on top but Phuey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasake is pushing down on Phuey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phuey is fighting to maintain full guard but Sasake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Phuey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sasake scores with a couple of nice shots.
Phuey is looking for a sweep. Sasake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sasake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phuey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sasake.
Sasake thows a huge punch but Phuey dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuey is looking for a sweep. Sasake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sasake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phuey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sasake.
Sasake works his way into full mount!
Sasake working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Phuey looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Sasake! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kinjo Sasake!
Kinjo Sasake is the new bantamweight champion!
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