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Quest for 500 an ALL OUT BLITZ PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Idle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nova Experiencia (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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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Idle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nova Experiencia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiencia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Idle counters with a right hand to the body.
Idle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Experiencia at a distance.
Experiencia has closed the distance and engaged Idle in a clinch.
Idle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Idle has Experiencia pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Idle for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idle.
A short right from Idle on the inside.
Experiencia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Idle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Experiencia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Idle lands the left hand.
Experiencia throws a hook to the side of Idle's head but Idle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Idle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Experiencia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eric Idle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiencia slips a jab from Idle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiencia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idle throws a big shot that misses.
Idle throws a shot from downtown. Experiencia moves away and avoids it.
Experiencia lands with a good body shot.
Idle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Idle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiencia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Experiencia pushes Idle up against the cage in a clinch.
Idle misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Idle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Experiencia takes a shot to the head.
Experiencia lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Idle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Idle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Experiencia's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiencia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Idle misses with the head strike.
Idle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Idle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Idle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiencia gets control of Idle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Experiencia will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Idle stands and throws Experiencia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Idle tries to score with some ground and pound. Experiencia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Experiencia is not content to let Idle control the position.
Experiencia tries to buck Idle off but Idle is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Experiencia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiencia trying to remain calm as Idle controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiencia keeps working.
Idle moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Idle is working Experiencia over with some ground and pound from side control.
Experiencia is not content to let Idle control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Idle working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiencia is looking for a sweep.
Idle wants to control for a moment but Experiencia uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Idle is keen to just control but Experiencia is a slippery customer.
Idle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Experiencia!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idle tries to control but Experiencia wriggling away.
Experiencia taking shots to the head.
Experiencia is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Idle lands a nice shot to the head.
Experiencia is still in real trouble! Can Idle finish him?
Experiencia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Experiencia takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Idle's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Idle!
Eric Idle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manfred E Toeson Esq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Kelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toeson Esq comes to the cage accompanied by I Am the Walrus. Manfred E Toeson Esq had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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206 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manfred E Toeson Esq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clarence Kelo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toeson Esq fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kelo shoots in but Toeson Esq avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kelo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toeson Esq misses with a hook.
Kelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toeson Esq was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelo.
Toeson Esq fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelo manages to avoid it.
Toeson Esq ducks under a wild hook from Kelo.
Kelo misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kelo, as that shot connected.
Kelo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Toeson Esq working a defensive guard here.
Toeson Esq is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kelo trying to control but Toeson Esq is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelo postures up in Toeson Esq's guard and throws a big left but Toeson Esq blocks it.
Toeson Esq looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelo looking to pass the guard.
Toeson Esq pulls Kelo in to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toeson Esq misses with a head kick.
Kelo connects with a nice looking jab.
Kelo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kelo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Toeson Esq!
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!
Kelo looking to ground and pound but Toeson Esq is blocking nicely.
Kelo looking to control but Toeson Esq is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toeson Esq is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kelo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kelo lands a heavy elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Kelo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Toeson Esq slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toeson Esq doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kelo.
Toeson Esq wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toeson Esq does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toeson Esq trying to control here.
Toeson Esq pushes Kelo off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Toeson Esq misses.
Kelo cracks Toeson Esq with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Toeson Esq checks a low kick from Kelo.
Toeson Esq uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelo.
Kelo takes a swing at Toeson Esq's ribcage but misses.
Kelo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Toeson Esq has time to react.
Toeson Esq tries to land a front kick but Kelo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toeson Esq looks for the body kick but Kelo saw that one coming.
Kelo lands with a right hand.
Toeson Esq throws a leg kick but Kelo checks it.
Toeson Esq throws a wild body kick that Kelo sees coming a mile off.
Toeson Esq slips under a jab from Kelo.
Kelo connects with a jab.
Kelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toeson Esq was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelo.
Toeson Esq walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kelo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kelo looks to land a left hand but Toeson Esq moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelo takes a swing at Toeson Esq's ribcage but misses.
Toeson Esq throws a leg kick but Kelo checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toeson Esq swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toeson Esq throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toeson Esq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelo.
Kelo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Kelo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Toeson Esq lands a body shot.
A low kick from Toeson Esq misses
and Kelo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Toeson Esq's guard.
Toeson Esq controlling the position.
Kelo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toeson Esq is keeping the position for now.
Toeson Esq looking to control.
Kelo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kelo wants to pass the guard but Toeson Esq is keeping the position.
Kelo postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kelo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toeson Esq preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kelo is looking to work some ground and pound but Toeson Esq has wrist control.
Toeson Esq escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kelo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toeson Esq wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toeson Esq trying to keep a closed guard but Kelo is proving a slippery customer.
Kelo postures up in Toeson Esq's guard and throws a big left but Toeson Esq blocks it.
Toeson Esq controls Kelo momentarily but Kelo frees himself.
Toeson Esq tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kelo throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Manfred E Toeson Esq.
A good leg kick by Toeson Esq.
Kelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toeson Esq.
Kelo stuns Toeson Esq with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Toeson Esq as he connects with a hook.
Toeson Esq throws a solid leg kick but Kelo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq throws a leg kick which misses Kelo's front leg but catches the back leg as Kelo tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Toeson Esq.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toeson Esq swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Toeson Esq is looking to chop away at Kelo's legs.
Kelo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kelo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Toeson Esq ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toeson Esq throws a body punch but Kelo moves out of range.
Kelo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toeson Esq tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Kelo does no damage.
Manfred E Toeson Esq is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelo dives in and grabs Toeson Esq's left leg, looking for a takedown. Toeson Esq pushes down on Kelo's head and hops out.
Toeson Esq is looking to slow Kelo down with leg kicks.
Kelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toeson Esq moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Toeson Esq as Kelo shoots in.
Kelo is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kelo.
Manfred E Toeson Esq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clarence Kelo.
Toeson Esq lands a glancing blow to the side of Kelo's head.
Kelo tries to close the distance and clinch but Toeson Esq swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toeson Esq slaps away a takedown attempt from Kelo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Toeson Esq - that will leave a mark!
Toeson Esq fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Kelo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toeson Esq throws a body punch but Kelo moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelo tries to clinch but Toeson Esq is having none of it.
Toeson Esq swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toeson Esq leaves Kelo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Toeson Esq pushes Kelo away with a front kick.
Toeson Esq throws a push kick but Kelo slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Kelo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Toeson Esq lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelo doesn't seem phased though.
Kelo misses with a takedown attempt - Toeson Esq sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kelo staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toeson Esq catches Kelo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Toeson Esq throws a body punch but Kelo moves out of range.
Toeson Esq with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred E Toeson Esq dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kelo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Toeson Esq throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelo.
Toeson Esq lands an overhand right.
Toeson Esq throws a half hearted mid kick.
Toeson Esq tries to land a leg kick but Kelo saw it coming and moves away.
Toeson Esq throws a wild body kick that Kelo sees coming a mile off.
Toeson Esq works Kelo's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelo scores with a jab to the head.
Kelo leaves Toeson Esq with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kelo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toeson Esq counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toeson Esq swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toeson Esq lands a nice hook to Kelo's body. Kelo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kelo throws a shot from downtown. Toeson Esq moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toeson Esq shoots in for a takedown but Kelo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kelo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kelo tries to score with a low kick but Toeson Esq moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kelo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A good leg kick by Toeson Esq.
Kelo checks a low kick from Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Toeson Esq connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toeson Esq avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Toeson Esq throws a body kick that misses.
Kelo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Toeson Esq looking for a sweep. Not yet Toeson Esq, not yet.
Toeson Esq is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Toeson Esq seems keen to control Kelo's posture.
Kelo looking to pass the guard.
Toeson Esq working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelo.
Kelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Toeson Esq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfred E Toeson Esq has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kelo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kelo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kelo wants to control the pace but Toeson Esq is squirming around nicely.
Kelo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Toeson Esq hang on?
Kelo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kelo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toeson Esq is looking to get to half guard.
Clarence Kelo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of 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!
Kelo thowing shots but they're missing.
Toeson Esq is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kelo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toeson Esq is looking to escape.
Toeson Esq is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kelo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toeson Esq is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toeson Esq is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manfred E Toeson Esq.
I think Toeson Esq has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manfred E Toeson Esq!
An out of breath Manfred E Toeson Esq thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulohot Yokohama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kessler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Eyed Peas - I Got A Feeling. The crowd seem to be enjoying Yokohama's choice of entrance music: Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kasper Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulohot Yokohama!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessler shoots in for a takedown but Yokohama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kessler misses with a left hand
and Yokohama counters with a nice uppercut.
Kessler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kessler swings for the body but Yokohama moves out of range.
Kessler shoots in looking for a takedown. Yokohama tries to sprawl out of it but Kessler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yokohama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kessler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yokohama works the jab nicely.
Kasper Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler throws a nice looking combination but Yokohama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kessler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yokohama.
Yokohama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kessler swings widly with a right hand
and Yokohama counters with a shoot takedown. Kessler fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yokohama wants to pass the guard but Kessler is keeping the position.
Kessler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kessler looking for a sweep. Not yet Kessler, not yet.
Kessler keeping full guard, as Yokohama tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yokohama trying to control but Kessler is working from the bottom.
Yokohama preventing the sweep.
Kessler seems keen to control Yokohama's posture.
Yokohama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yokohama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kessler wants to sweep here but Yokohama controlling him for the moment.
Yokohama trying to control but Kessler is working from the bottom.
Yokohama looking to sit in guard and control but Kessler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kessler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yokohama's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kessler throws a big right hand that misses.
Kessler throws a strike but Yokohama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kessler keeping full guard, as Yokohama tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kessler has Yokohama pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yokohama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yokohama wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kessler misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yokohama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kessler tries to avoid it but Yokohama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kessler to the ground. Kessler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yokohama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kessler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yokohama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hulohot Yokohama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kessler throws a leg kick that misses.
Kessler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kessler swings for the body but Yokohama moves out of range.
Kessler scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Yokohama misses its intended target.
Kessler throws a series of punches but Yokohama moves out of range.
Yokohama misses with a hook
and Kessler counters with a two punch combo.
Kessler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yokohama looks to land a right hand but Kessler moved out of range.
Kessler misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yokohama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler wants to land a leg kick but Yokohama is out of range.
Kessler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yokohama wants to improve his position but Kessler is controlling well.
Kessler slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama is refusing to be controlled, as Kessler sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nice strikes from Kessler there.
Kessler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yokohama defending well though.
Kessler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yokohama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kessler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yokohama is trying desperately to improve position.
Kessler raining down shots from the mount!
Yokohama is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kessler controlling the action here.
Kasper Kessler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yokohama looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kessler slips a nice elbow through Yokohama's hands, connecting with Yokohama's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Kessler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Kessler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kessler missing with a left hand there. Yokohama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kessler throws an overhand right that lands on Yokohama's shoulder, as Yokohama tries to avoid the shot.
Kessler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Yokohama.
Kessler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kessler lands a lovely overhand right.
Kessler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yokohama counters with a three punch combo that has Kessler backing up. Kessler nods at Yokohama to acknowledge the strikes.
Kessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yokohama moves away.
Kessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kessler misses the target.
Kessler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yokohama as he jumps to the side.
Kessler shoots in for a takedown but Yokohama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasper Kessler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yokohama thumps Kessler with a low kick.
Kessler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yokohama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yokohama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kessler tests Yokohama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yokohama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kessler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama tries to clinch up.
Yokohama throws a jab when Kessler was well out of range.
Kessler with a poor takedown
and Yokohama counters with a nice body shot.
Kessler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yokohama as he avoids it easily.
Kessler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yokohama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasper Kessler is winning the standup battle so far.
Kessler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yokohama.
Kessler throws a sloppy body shot
and Yokohama counters with a good, hard body kick but Kessler shrugs it off.
Kessler just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama slips a jab and a cross from Kessler.
Yokohama digs a good hook to Kessler's body.
Yokohama tried to score with a low kick but Kessler checks it.
Kessler looks for a takedown but Yokohama sprawls well.
Yokohama with a nice cross.
Kessler swings for the body but Yokohama moves out of range.
Kessler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yokohama. Yokohama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kessler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kessler does no damage.
Kessler takes one on the button.
Kessler throws a leg kick which misses Yokohama's front leg but catches the back leg as Yokohama tries to avoid it.
Kessler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yokohama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kessler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kessler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kessler misses with a wild body shot.
Yokohama moves out of range as Kessler strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yokohama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kessler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kasper Kessler.
Well Kessler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasper Kessler!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vik Baeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baeng comes to the cage accompanied by Bring the noise. Edward Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
282 lbs
23 - 9 - 1 |
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280 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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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
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vik Baeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baeng misses with a two punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baeng.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones looks for the body kick but Baeng saw that one coming.
Baeng avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baeng.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Baeng will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baeng misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with an inside leg 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!
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baeng misses with a looping right.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baeng is breathing heavily.
Baeng blocks a leg kick.
Baeng misses with a few strikes there.
Jones moves away from the strike by Baeng.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baeng takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Baeng avoids the head kick by Jones.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
A clash of legs there as Baeng blocks the low kick.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Baeng looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baeng on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Baeng checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones looks for the body kick but Baeng saw that one coming.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Baeng stumbling back into the cage.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Baeng's front leg but catches the back leg as Baeng tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baeng misses the jab.
Jones looks for the body kick but Baeng saw that one coming.
Jones thows a leg kick but Baeng checks it
and Baeng counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baeng blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Baeng's front leg but catches the back leg as Baeng tries to avoid it.
Jones lands a high kick!
Jones is looking to chop away at Baeng's legs.
Jones keeps Baeng at a distance using the push kick.
Baeng will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baeng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Baeng's torso.
Jones thows a body kick. Baeng tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Baeng is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Baeng moved away.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Baeng takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones cracks the inside of Baeng's front leg.
Baeng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vik Baeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Baeng is out of range.
Jones thumps Baeng with a low kick.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baeng is out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Jones tenderised Baeng's leg. Baeng is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baeng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baeng is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good work by Baeng as he checks the leg kick.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baeng tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones thumps Baeng with a low kick.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones throws a head kick but Baeng moves out of range.
Baeng takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baeng's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baeng avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Jones 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.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
A slow jab from Baeng misses its intended target.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baeng checks it well.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baeng is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Baeng misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Edward Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baeng misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Baeng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid body kick from Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is looking to slow Baeng down with leg kicks.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baeng checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baeng blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Baeng saw it coming and moves away.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Baeng moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Baeng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baeng!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Baeng down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baeng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Baeng.
Baeng throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baeng has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baeng takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baeng might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baeng has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Baeng looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baeng misses the shot to the body.
Baeng walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Baeng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baeng moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Baeng throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Baeng misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Baeng stumbling back into the cage.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Baeng sees coming a mile off.
Baeng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a head kick. That will keep Baeng thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baeng throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones thumps Baeng with a low kick.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Baeng avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baeng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Baeng takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Baeng throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones thumps Baeng with a low kick.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones slips under a jab from Baeng.
Jones thumps Baeng with a low kick.
Jones throws a leg kick but Baeng moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Baeng has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baeng and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Good work by Baeng as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baeng moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baeng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baeng looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones is looking to slow Baeng down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baeng avoids a kick to the body.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Baeng's knee but Baeng avoids it well.
Baeng fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baeng misses with a straight right.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baeng. That did some damage!
Jones lands a head kick. Baeng smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Baeng steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Baeng throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baeng.
Jones feints and then cracks Baeng's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baeng down.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Baeng's side.
Some bone on bone action there as Baeng checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baeng moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Baeng blocks the leg kick.
Vik Baeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baeng lands a jab to the head.
Jones thumps Baeng with a low kick.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Baeng steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baeng fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Baeng lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Edward Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Baeng counters with a nice body shot.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baeng. That did some damage!
Baeng throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Baeng throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baeng.
Baeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a low kick but Baeng moves out of range easily.
Baeng misses with a low kick.
A head kick from Jones lands but Baeng takes it in his stride.
Baeng misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Baeng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baeng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Baeng avoids it.
Baeng throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Baeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Baeng moves out of range easily.
Baeng loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones walks into a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baeng checks a leg kick.
Jones slips a straight right by Baeng.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baeng getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baeng checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baeng misses with a hook.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Baeng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Garcia Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Game feat. Kendrick Lamar - The City. Garcia has chosen Sound And Fury - I've Got Rabies as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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159 lbs
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164 lbs
22 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Garcia Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolando Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Garcia Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia Jr throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia Jr counters with a left to the body.
Garcia Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garcia Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garcia Jr throws out a leg kick but Garcia moves out of range and Garcia Jr only half commits.
Garcia takes one to the side of the head.
Garcia Jr lands a head kick!
Garcia checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia Jr.
Garcia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia Jr is out of range and Garcia settles back down.
Garcia Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Garcia Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garcia.
That kick from Garcia Jr tenderised Garcia's leg. Garcia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garcia Jr slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garcia Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garcia Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia Jr throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sergio Garcia Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia Jr, right into the meat.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Garcia Jr.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia Jr.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garcia Jr lands a head kick. Garcia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Garcia Jr misses with a leg kick
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Garcia Jr finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia Jr throws out the jab.
Garcia Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia Jr there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia Jr throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garcia Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Garcia is working Garcia Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Garcia Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia Jr wants to slow Garcia down by chopping away at his legs.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Garcia Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Garcia Jr's body.
A low kick from Garcia Jr is predictable there
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia Jr lands with a nice combination. Garcia backs away looking to recover.
Sergio Garcia Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia Jr lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Garcia Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garcia Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia Jr connects with a leg kick. Garcia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the body from Garcia misses
and Garcia Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garcia shoots in but Garcia Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Garcia Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Sergio Garcia Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia Jr misses with a straight right.
Garcia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia Jr.
Garcia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garcia.
Garcia Jr throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia Jr misses with a low kick.
Garcia Jr thumps Garcia with a low kick.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garcia Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia Jr misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
A low kick from Garcia Jr misses
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Garcia Jr coming out on top.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia Jr.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia Jr throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia Jr tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia Jr to the ground. Garcia Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sergio Garcia Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolando Garcia.
Garcia Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garcia is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Garcia Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcia Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia Jr.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garcia Jr throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garcia Jr cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Garcia Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia Jr moves away from the strike by Garcia.
That kick from Garcia Jr tenderised Garcia's leg. Garcia is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia is out of range and Garcia Jr settles back down.
Garcia sizes up Garcia Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garcia Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Garcia Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia throws a jab when Garcia Jr was well out of range.
Garcia Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Garcia Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolando Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia defending well as Garcia Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garcia Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Garcia Jr ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcia's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a hook. Garcia Jr ducked under it nicely.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia Jr throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garcia Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
Garcia checks a low kick from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garcia in his tracks.
Garcia Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg 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!
Garcia Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Garcia Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcia Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Garcia Jr!
An intense looking Sergio Garcia Jr took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '10-0, I never thought I would keep this streak intact but I did. Big thanks to Rolando Garcia for the fight, and I hope to have even more great fights in 2012.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makao Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Territory . Carwin has chosen Tool - Vicarious as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
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208 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makao Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Casey Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carwin tries to get to full guard but Matsumoto has control of the leg.
Carwin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto is keen to just control but Carwin is a slippery customer.
Carwin is pressing down on Matsumoto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matsumoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carwin looking to control.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carwin is keeping the position for now.
Matsumoto trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Carwin wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carwin working a defensive guard but Matsumoto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Carwin sneaks back into half guard.
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!
Matsumoto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands with a punch from half guard.
Carwin wants to get back to full guard.
Carwin is trying to maintain the position but Matsumoto is very close to passing his half guard.
Carwin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Matsumoto trying to mount his opponent but Carwin defends it.
Carwin manages to get to full guard.
Carwin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matsumoto controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carwin pulls Matsumoto in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carwin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carwin drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsumoto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carwin passes into half guard.
Carwin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matsumoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carwin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is looking to advance position but Matsumoto won't allow it.
Matsumoto moves into full guard.
Matsumoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carwin is aware though and is defending well.
Carwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsumoto is retaining full guard.
Matsumoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carwin is aware though and is defending well.
Matsumoto keeping full guard, as Carwin tries to pass.
Matsumoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matsumoto has his hands on Carwin's head, controlling the position.
Matsumoto looking for a guillotine here but Carwin defends easily.
Matsumoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin throws a big right hand that misses.
Carwin distracts Matsumoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carwin trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
Carwin scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsumoto is keeping the position for now.
Carwin trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Casey Carwin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsumoto manages to avoid it.
Carwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Carwin tries to throw a body punch but Matsumoto avoids it by throwing Carwin back against the cage.
Carwin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Carwin tries to work over Matsumoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsumoto can't get the takedown.
Carwin breaks from the clinch.
Carwin slaps away a takedown attempt from Matsumoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matsumoto ducks under a wild hook from Carwin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matsumoto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makao Matsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsumoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto fails to land the takedown.
Carwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsumoto looks for a takedown but Carwin sprawls well.
Matsumoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carwin cracks Matsumoto with a good jab.
Carwin misses with a looping right.
Matsumoto misses the jab.
Carwin misses with a hook. Matsumoto ducked under it nicely.
Matsumoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Carwin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matsumoto sprawls well initially but Carwin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matsumoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsumoto looking to control.
Carwin wants to pass the guard but Matsumoto is keeping the position.
Carwin wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Matsumoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carwin defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin looking to pass the guard.
Matsumoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Carwin from controlling successfully.
Carwin passes Matsumoto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carwin wants to control but Matsumoto is keeping him busy.
Carwin is looking to stall here but Matsumoto recovers full guard.
Matsumoto controls Carwin momentarily but Carwin frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin postures up in Matsumoto's guard and throws a big left but Matsumoto blocks it.
Carwin trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto working for a triangle but Carwin defends it easily.
Carwin wants to pass the guard but Matsumoto is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Carwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Carwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsumoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carwin tries to avoid it but Matsumoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carwin to the ground. Carwin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the body kick from Carwin.
Carwin throws a body punch but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Carwin wants to clinch.
Carwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carwin as he avoids it easily.
Matsumoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carwin jabs Matsumoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carwin sprawls well. Carwin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makao Matsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin wants to clinch.
Matsumoto looking to score a takedown here. Carwin is defending well but Matsumoto drives through and ends up in Carwin's guard.
Carwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carwin has his foot on Matsumoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsumoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Carwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsumoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsumoto distracts Carwin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carwin is looking for a triangle but Matsumoto pushes his legs off easily.
Carwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matsumoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matsumoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsumoto trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsumoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carwin has his hands on Matsumoto's head, controlling the position.
Carwin is trying to keep Matsumoto in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matsumoto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsumoto connects with a body shot that sends Carwin's belly button to the back.
Nice sprawl there from Carwin as Matsumoto shoots in.
Matsumoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Carwin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matsumoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matsumoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Casey Carwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsumoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carwin defends it nicely.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carwin but Carwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsumoto is just out of range.
Matsumoto shoots in but Carwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Casey Carwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto fails to land the takedown.
Carwin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsumoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Carwin misses with a body shot.
Matsumoto misses with a takedown attempt - Carwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsumoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Carwin tries to sprawl out of it but Matsumoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Matsumoto with that takedown attempt.
Makao Matsumoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carwin scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Casey Carwin.
Well Carwin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Casey Carwin!
Casey Carwin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $50) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "I'm Too Sexy". 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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272 lbs
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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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Patterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piotr Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rasputin throws a hook but Patterson avoids it easily.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Rasputin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Patterson throws a nice head kick!
Patterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rasputin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rasputin swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson.
Rasputin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Patterson on the side of the head.
It looks like Pete Patterson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin throws a leg kick but Patterson checks it.
Patterson avoids a kick to the body.
Rasputin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Patterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patterson.
Patterson shoots for a takedown but Rasputin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson connects with a leg kick. Rasputin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rasputin throws a wild body kick that Patterson sees coming a mile off.
Patterson slips under a jab.
Patterson connects with a leg kick. Rasputin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Patterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rasputin is out of range.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Rasputin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Patterson counters with a low kick, right behind Rasputin 's knee.
Rasputin throws a hook to the side of Patterson's head but Patterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Patterson takes a swing at Rasputin's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Patterson.
A jab from Rasputin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson misses with a hook. Rasputin ducked under it nicely.
Rasputin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Patterson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rasputin.
Rasputin moves out of range of the body kick.
Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Rasputin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Patterson tries to land a front kick but Rasputin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rasputin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rasputin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rasputin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Patterson.
Patterson pushes Rasputin away with a front kick.
Rasputin looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Rasputin off the cage and back into range.
Patterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasputin was well out of range. Poor timing from Patterson.
A jab lands there for Patterson.
Patterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rasputin is out of range.
Rasputin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rasputin.
Patterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rasputin's head backwards.
Rasputin lands with a nice combination. Patterson backs away looking to recover.
Patterson misses the shot to the body.
Patterson misses the shot to the body.
Patterson is looking to wear down Rasputin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Patterson moves out of range as Rasputin throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Rasputin should have avoided that one.
Patterson pushes Rasputin up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasputin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Patterson is keeping busy.
Patterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short uppercut from Rasputin.
Rasputin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Rasputin working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patterson is trying to break the clinch but Rasputin is controlling him.
Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Patterson.
Rasputin moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Patterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Patterson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Patterson slips under a jab.
Patterson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Patterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Patterson - that will leave a mark!
Patterson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Patterson. Beautiful body shot.
Rasputin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A good leg kick by Patterson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson misses with a body kick.
Rasputin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patterson scores with a shot to the body.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Patterson.
Patterson lands a leg kick that knocks Rasputin off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Patterson 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 Rasputin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rasputin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab from Patterson.
Pete Patterson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Patterson works Rasputin's body with a nice hook.
Rasputin takes one to the chin there.
Patterson lands a really nice looking cross but Rasputin seems unphased.
Rasputin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson.
Patterson lands a left and a right that send Rasputin crashing to the mat, dazed. Patterson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Piotr Rasputin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin gets caught napping as Patterson dives in and scores a takedown. Rasputin manages to retain guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasputin keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson passes Rasputin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rasputin has his hands clasped together around Patterson's back. He's all about the action.
Patterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rasputin's head.
Patterson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Patterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Patterson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Patterson.
Patterson is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Patterson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Patterson shoots in and drives through. Rasputin sprawls well.
Patterson lands with a hook. Rasputin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rasputin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Rasputin.
Patterson tries to clinch up but Rasputin circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Patterson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Patterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but Rasputin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasputin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rasputin laying and praying for a moment but Patterson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Patterson tries to get to full guard but Rasputin has control of the leg.
Patterson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Rasputin. Oh but Patterson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Rasputin goes limp - he's gone! Patterson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pete Patterson!
Pete Patterson retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Vinyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Disposition (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinyard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Here Comes The Pain. Derek Vinyard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sunny Disposition's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunny Disposition!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinyard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Disposition. Disposition circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Disposition misses the shot to the body.
Disposition misses with a leg kick
and Vinyard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Disposition throws a head kick that Vinyard semi-blocks.
Vinyard slips a jab from Disposition.
Disposition lands with a nice body kick.
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Disposition.
Disposition takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Disposition misses with an attempted mid kick.
Disposition throws out a loose jab but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinyard moves out of range of the body kick from Disposition.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Disposition gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vinyard counters with a straight right hand.
Disposition thuds a left hand into Vinyard's body.
Disposition lands with a good body shot.
Vinyard moves out of range as Disposition throws a body kick.
Disposition throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sunny Disposition seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Disposition looks to land a right hand but Vinyard moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disposition tries to work over Vinyard's front leg with a kick but Vinyard checks it.
Disposition lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Disposition. Vinyard shrugs it off though.
Disposition misses with a wild body shot.
Disposition throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vinyard.
Vinyard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Disposition swings for the body but Vinyard moves out of range.
Disposition is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vinyard rather than just go for the knockout.
Disposition looks to land a right hand but Vinyard moved out of range.
Vinyard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vinyard throws out a leg kick but Disposition moves out of range and Vinyard only half commits.
Vinyard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinyard moves out of range of the leg kick from Disposition.
Disposition misses with a leg kick
and Vinyard counters with a low kick, right behind Disposition 's knee.
Vinyard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Disposition throws a chopping leg kick but Vinyard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disposition tries a low kick but Vinyard avoids it.
Vinyard moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Disposition showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vinyard.
Disposition misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Disposition. Vinyard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinyard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vinyard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vinyard is looking to clinch.
Vinyard checks a low kick from Disposition.
Vinyard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vinyard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Disposition tries to work over Vinyard's front leg with a kick but Vinyard checks it.
Vinyard thuds his shin into the meat of Disposition's side.
Vinyard loads up on a big right hand but Disposition slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disposition throws a hook to the side of Vinyard's head but Vinyard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinyard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Disposition momentarily.
Vinyard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vinyard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vinyard moves into the clinch.
Vinyard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Disposition goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Disposition doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vinyard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Disposition avoids the elbow strike from Vinyard, against the cage.
Vinyard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Disposition lands a damaging elbow.
Vinyard lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Disposition misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vinyard pushes Disposition back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Disposition lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Disposition has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Disposition misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vinyard throws a head punch that misses.
Vinyard blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Disposition creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vinyard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Disposition tries to land a knee to the head but Vinyard blocks with his arms.
Vinyard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Disposition has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vinyard blocks an uppercut.
Disposition blocking some punches.
Vinyard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinyard.
Disposition swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinyard tries a knee to the head but Disposition blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Vinyard.
Vinyard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Disposition is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Vinyard.
Disposition tries a body shot but Vinyard blocks it.
Disposition lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sunny Disposition will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vinyard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Disposition. Disposition obviously looking to wear him down.
Vinyard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Disposition pushes Vinyard away with a front kick.
Disposition's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Disposition duly obliges.
Vinyard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Disposition. That one must have hurt.
Disposition moves out of range of the body kick from Vinyard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vinyard, as that shot connected.
Disposition staying out of range there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Disposition in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vinyard walks into a stiff left hand from Disposition.
Vinyard throws a head kick that Disposition semi-blocks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Disposition.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Disposition throws the kick towards the body but Vinyard avoids it.
Vinyard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Disposition counters with a stiff right hand.
Disposition scores with a sloppy right hand. Vinyard should have avoided that one.
Disposition avoids the body shot from Vinyard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard avoids a kick to the body.
Vinyard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Disposition punishes Vinyard's body with a nice straight punch.
Disposition wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Disposition fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Disposition tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Disposition moves out of range of the body kick.
Disposition misses with a low kick.
Disposition looks to throw the jab but Vinyard is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Vinyard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Disposition throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vinyard missing with a left hand there. Disposition was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Disposition lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vinyard at a distance.
Disposition checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disposition lands with a thumping leg kick.
Disposition attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vinyard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Disposition throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vinyard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Disposition's knee momentarily.
Sunny Disposition seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinyard throws a head kick but Disposition moves out of range.
Disposition misses the shot to the body.
Vinyard looks to land a right hand but Disposition moved out of range.
Disposition avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vinyard!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Disposition lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Disposition keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vinyard wants to clinch up but Disposition keeps it at a distance.
Disposition lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disposition tries a low kick but Vinyard avoids it.
Disposition fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vinyard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Disposition. That's going to slow Vinyard down.
Disposition moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Disposition throws a leg kick but Vinyard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Disposition.
Vinyard avoids the body shot from Disposition.
Vinyard misses with a low kick as Disposition jumps back.
Disposition ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinyard moves away.
Vinyard tries to move into range but Disposition moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Disposition motions for Vinyard to come forward. Disposition throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Disposition throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vinyard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick there by Disposition.
Disposition on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disposition is looking to score with low kicks.
Disposition fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Disposition throws a solid leg kick but Vinyard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Disposition.
Vinyard misses with a body kick.
Vinyard tries to bum rush Disposition with a series of wild strikes but Disposition uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Disposition scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vinyard doesn't seem bothered though.
Vinyard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Disposition ducks right into an uppercut from Vinyard.
Disposition throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vinyard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Disposition ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Disposition with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Vinyard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Disposition.
Disposition scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Disposition showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vinyard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vinyard throws a hook but Disposition blocks it.
Vinyard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Disposition thumps Vinyard with a low kick.
Disposition feints a jab promting Vinyard to slip. Disposition then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vinyard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vinyard checks a leg kick.
Disposition scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Derek Vinyard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Disposition lands a nice shot that snaps Vinyard's head back.
Vinyard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Disposition throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Disposition scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Disposition lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Disposition 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.
Vinyard scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Disposition can pounce on him.
Nice cross by Vinyard.
Vinyard cracks Disposition with a right hand to the side of the head.
Disposition swats away the attempt to clinch by Vinyard.
Disposition lands a jab to the nose.
Good leg kick by Disposition there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice combination there by Disposition.
Vinyard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vinyard moves out of range as Disposition throws a body kick.
Disposition throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vinyard.
Disposition misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Disposition misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinyard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disposition on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vinyard. Vinyard obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Disposition looks to land a right hand but Vinyard moved out of range.
Disposition cracks the inside of Vinyard's front leg.
Jab, jab by Disposition - just one landing.
Disposition throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Disposition wants to slow Vinyard down by chopping away at his legs.
Disposition ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinyard moves away.
Disposition tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Disposition tries to land a front kick but Vinyard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Disposition's corner calls for a 1-2. Disposition obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Disposition throws a chopping leg kick but Vinyard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Disposition moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vinyard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Disposition throws a leg kick but Vinyard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a low kick, looking for Disposition's leg but Disposition calmly moves out of range.
Disposition connects with an inside leg kick.
Disposition tries a head kick but it misses.
Disposition lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Disposition moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Disposition tries to bum rush Vinyard with a series of wild strikes but Vinyard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Disposition lands a body shot.
Disposition throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Disposition there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Disposition wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vinyard lands a high kick!
Disposition is looking to score with low kicks.
Vinyard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disposition looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vinyard blocks a leg kick.
Vinyard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Disposition.
Vinyard throws a right hand that Disposition ducks under and follows up with a left that Disposition also avoids with ease.
Disposition slips under a jab.
Disposition avoids the body shot from Vinyard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinyard doesn't manage to clinch there - Disposition circles away.
The crowd cheers as Disposition lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinyard doesn't seem phased though.
Disposition showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vinyard.
Disposition throws a head kick that misses
and Vinyard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vinyard throws out a loose jab but Disposition uses good head movement to avoid it.
Disposition misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinyard.
Disposition misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Disposition really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vinyard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Disposition checks a leg kick nicely.
Vinyard blocks a leg kick.
Disposition sizes up Vinyard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Disposition moves forwards but Vinyard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vinyard scores with a leg kick.
Disposition connects with a body shot that sends Vinyard's belly button to the back.
Vinyard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Disposition throws a solid leg kick but Vinyard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Disposition.
Disposition throws a head kick but Vinyard moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Disposition misses.
Disposition tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vinyard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vinyard throws a looping overhand right but Disposition ducks down to avoid it.
Disposition lands a nice hook to Vinyard's body. Vinyard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disposition throws a front kick aimed at Vinyard's knee but Vinyard avoids it well.
Disposition connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Disposition moves out of range as Vinyard throws a body kick.
Vinyard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Disposition swings widly with a right hand
and Vinyard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Disposition scores with a jab.
Disposition throws out a leg kick but Vinyard moves out of range and Disposition only half commits.
Vinyard checks a leg kick.
Disposition takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A left and a right from Vinyard both land. Nice combination.
Disposition keeps Vinyard at a distance using the push kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vinyard is looking to clinch.
Disposition connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disposition throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Disposition tenderised Vinyard's leg. Vinyard is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinyard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Disposition moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vinyard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vinyard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vinyard lands with a hook. Disposition tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Disposition tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vinyard moves out of range of the leg kick from Disposition.
Vinyard is looking to clinch but Disposition is avoiding it.
Disposition chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vinyard can pounce on him.
Disposition avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Disposition looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Disposition throws a body punch but Vinyard moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disposition closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Disposition throws the left hand but Vinyard avoids the punch easily.
Vinyard lands a lovely overhand right.
Vinyard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Disposition.
A swing and a miss from Disposition.
Vinyard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Disposition throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Disposition throws a leg kick which misses Vinyard's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinyard tries to avoid it.
Disposition fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vinyard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Disposition ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Disposition swings for the body but Vinyard moves out of range.
Disposition misses with a low kick.
Disposition tests Vinyard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vinyard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Disposition moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Disposition throws out a leg kick but Vinyard moves out of range and Disposition only half commits.
Vinyard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Disposition throws a head kick but Vinyard moves out of range.
Disposition scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Disposition misses.
Disposition is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body kick from Disposition.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Disposition misses with an attempted mid kick.
Disposition with a nice cross.
Disposition throws a sloppy head kick and Vinyard moves out of range easily.
Disposition tries to score with a low kick but Vinyard moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Disposition dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vinyard throws a hook but Disposition blocks it.
Good work by Vinyard as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Disposition. Vinyard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinyard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Disposition.
Disposition lands a head kick!
Disposition moves forwards but Vinyard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vinyard blocks a leg kick.
Vinyard lands a glancing blow to the side of Disposition's head.
Disposition uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vinyard has time to react.
Disposition throws a shot from downtown. Vinyard moves away and avoids it.
Disposition throws a body punch but Vinyard moves out of range.
Vinyard misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Disposition.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vinyard.
Disposition throws a low kick but Vinyard avoids it.
Disposition throws a chopping leg kick but Vinyard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Disposition steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Disposition.
Vinyard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Disposition throws a head kick that misses
and Vinyard counters with a left and a right that stings Disposition.
Disposition throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Disposition is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinyard.
Disposition thuds a left hand into Vinyard's body.
Disposition lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Disposition throws a right hand that Vinyard ducks under and follows up with a left that Vinyard also avoids with ease.
Disposition dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disposition fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vinyard is out of range.
Disposition avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Disposition.
Disposition throws a body punch but Vinyard moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Disposition.
Disposition works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Disposition avoids a punch combination nicely.
Disposition misses with a leg kick
and Vinyard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Disposition waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinyard.
Disposition lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vinyard takes a step back to recover.
Disposition slips under a jab.
Vinyard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disposition throws a sloppy head kick and Vinyard moves out of range easily.
Vinyard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vinyard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vinyard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Disposition attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A combination from Disposition does no damage.
A slow jab from Disposition misses its intended target.
Disposition looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vinyard needs to keep his hands up - Disposition had a free shot at his head there.
Disposition throws a body kick the misses
and Vinyard counters with a low kick, right behind Disposition 's knee.
Disposition throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Disposition tests Vinyard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Disposition will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Derek Vinyard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disposition misses with a kick to the body.
Vinyard tries to land a front kick but Disposition steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Disposition swings for the body but Vinyard moves out of range.
Disposition moves out of range as Vinyard throws a body kick.
Vinyard wants to clinch up but Disposition keeps it at a distance.
Disposition swats away the attempt to clinch by Vinyard.
Vinyard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vinyard throws a looping overhand right but Disposition ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Disposition ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Vinyard.
Vinyard tries to clinch up but Disposition circles away and keeps his distance.
Sunny Disposition is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Disposition chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunny Disposition comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Disposition 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunny Disposition!
Sunny Disposition seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Royce SilvA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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177 lbs
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24
198 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce SilvA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero throws a head kick that misses.
Zero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before SilvA can pounce on him.
Royce SilvA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SilvA throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for SilvA.
Zero throws a head kick that SilvA semi-blocks.
SilvA tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zero was well out of range. Poor timing from SilvA.
SilvA tries a low kick but Zero avoids it.
Zero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from SilvA.
Both fighters circling a little - Zero finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
SilvA cracks Zero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero walks into a stiff left hand from SilvA.
The crowd cheers as SilvA lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zero doesn't seem phased though.
SilvA throws a leg kick
and Zero counters with a nice double leg into side control. SilvA won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zero postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zero tries to move to mount but SilvA blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero wants to control for a moment but SilvA uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Zero is looking for a kimura here.
Zero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
SilvA tries to hold on but Zero pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Zero there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
SilvA is working to get back to half guard.
SilvA holds on for dear life, controlling Zero's posture momentarily.
Zero looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zero thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zero thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zero unloads with some shots from mount but SilvA bucks and avoids them well.
BOOM! Zero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zero misses with a head shot.
SilvA is looking to improve his position but Zero isn't that keen on the idea.
Zero misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zero is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. SilvA can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zero punching from mount but SilvA doing a good job of avoiding damage.
SilvA really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SilvA avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zero.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zero with good strikes from the mount here!
SilvA regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero 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.
Zero dives in and grabs SilvA's left leg, looking for a takedown. SilvA pushes down on Zero's head and hops out.
SilvA throws out a leg kick but Zero moves out of range and SilvA only half commits.
SilvA keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zero avoids a kick to the body.
Zero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts SilvA as he jumps to the side.
Royce SilvA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Zero.
Zero takes a swing at SilvA's ribcage but misses.
SilvA throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zero throws a low kick but SilvA avoids it.
SilvA fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zero on the side of the head.
SilvA thows a body shot but no joy.
Zero is looking to clinch but SilvA is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from SilvA 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 Zero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA misses with a body shot.
Zero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
SilvA listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
SilvA scores with a push kick.
Zero thows a leg kick but SilvA checks it
and SilvA counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zero's knee momentarily.
A jab lands there for SilvA.
Zero tries to close the distance and clinch but SilvA swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
SilvA tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
SilvA throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zero throws a leg kick but SilvA sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zero misses with a takedown attempt - SilvA sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SilvA but SilvA pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zero is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SilvA swings for the body but Zero moves out of range.
SilvA throws a leg kick but Zero checks it.
SilvA ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zero moves away.
Royce SilvA is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Zero blocks the leg kick.
SilvA throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from SilvA.
Zero throws a body kick that misses.
Sub Zero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zero pivots, looking for a leg kick but SilvA is out of range and Zero settles back down.
Nice body kick from SilvA.
That kick from SilvA tenderised Zero's leg. Zero is trying to keep his angry face on.
SilvA lands with a kick to the ribs.
SilvA connects with an inside leg kick.
Zero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from SilvA.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting SilvA here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
SilvA cracks a nice hook into Zero's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero ducks right into an uppercut from SilvA.
SilvA fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zero to the ground. SilvA is now in Zero's guard.
SilvA looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
SilvA stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
SilvA postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Royce SilvA wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zero 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.
Zero tries to clinch but SilvA moves out of range.
Zero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SilvA throws a right and a left that both miss.
SilvA connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SilvA wants to slow Zero down by chopping away at his legs.
Zero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
SilvA lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce SilvA dominated that second 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.
SilvA lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zero.
Zero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid body kick from SilvA.
Zero takes a swing at SilvA's ribcage but misses.
SilvA throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
SilvA throws a head kick but Zero moves out of range.
SilvA stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and SilvA wants it to stay on the feet.
SilvA looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by SilvA there.
SilvA feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zero's calf.
Zero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
SilvA circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from SilvA.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zero's sensitive parts.
Zero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from SilvA.
Zero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
SilvA buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from SilvA.
An inside leg kick lands from SilvA.
Nice uppercut lands for SilvA. That snapped Zero's head back.
SilvA throws a head kick but Zero moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SilvA throws a head kick but Zero moves out of range.
Zero walks into a left hand.
SilvA checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zero checks a leg kick.
SilvA fails to land with a series of punches.
SilvA throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SilvA lands a leg kick that knocks Zero off balance momentarily.
SilvA is pawing at Zero, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Zero's nose. Zero is badly hurt! SilvA pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Zero tries desperately to hold on but SilvA is relentless in his assault! As Zero receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls SilvA away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royce SilvA!
Royce SilvA managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $50), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boba Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Public Enemy - Shut 'Em Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
197 lbs
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194 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boba Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Fett counters with a single leg into guard. Hopkins didn't expect that.
Fett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fett is one step ahead there.
Fett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fett prevents Hopkins from getting back to his feet.
Fett throwing strikes but missing.
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett stops Hopkins from standing up.
Hopkins working a defensive guard here.
Hopkins has control of Fett's left arm, preventing Fett from doing any damage.
Fett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hopkins is on top in guard.
Hopkins stopping the sweep attempt from Fett.
Hopkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins wants to stand but Fett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hopkins forces his way into half guard.
Fett is looking to improve his position.
Fett trying to control but Hopkins postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins slows the pace down in half guard.
Hopkins prevents Fett from standing back up.
Fett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hopkins stands up and waves to Fett to follow him.
Fett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hopkins backs up against the cage.
It looks like Tito Hopkins has been cut.
Hopkins cracks a nice hook into Fett's ribs.
Tito Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Fett.
Fett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Fett misses with a looping left.
Fett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fett throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Fett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Fett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopkins but Hopkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Fett swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Fett tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fett shoots in for a double leg but Hopkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boba Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boba Fett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tito Hopkins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fett lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
Donk. Fett catches Hopkins right on the button with a cross.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Fett throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Fett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fett blocks a jab.
Fett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Fett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hopkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fett rather than just go for the knockout.
Hopkins with a jab.
It looks like Boba Fett has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fett.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Hopkins cracks a nice hook into Fett's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fett misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with an inside leg kick.
Hopkins throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Boba Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins punishes Fett's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fett checks it well.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Fett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fett under the eye.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Fett ducks under and follows up with a left that Fett also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Fett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Fett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fett doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Fett misses with a wild body shot.
Tito Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fett walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
Fett blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boba Fett's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins thuds a left hand into Fett's body.
Hopkins swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hopkins swivels and escapes.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fett's hands.
Fett checks a leg kick nicely.
Fett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Fett avoids it.
Fett walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hopkins motions for Fett to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fett looks for a takedown but Hopkins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boba Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins swinging wildly here.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fett 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 Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hopkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Fett.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Fett checks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Fett wants to slow Hopkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Hopkins jabs Fett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hopkins tries to work over Fett's front leg with a kick but Fett checks it.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Fett closes the distance and pushes Hopkins back into the cage.
Hopkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hopkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fett's elbow.
Fett tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Fett prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Hopkins as the two fighters clinch.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins pushes Fett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Hopkins on the inside.
Boba Fett's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land.
Fett working aggressively here.
Fett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Hopkins.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins digs a right hand into Fett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fett's gas tank.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fett.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Hopkins gets through Fett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fett's elbow.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jeez, Boba Fett's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fett throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins gets through Fett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins missing with knees to the body.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hopkins pushes Fett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tito Hopkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hopkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fett.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Fett's head back.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boba Fett's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tito Hopkins!
A victorious Tito Hopkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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