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Blitzkrieg 126: Winds of War PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Europha Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by . Emanuel has chosen I'm Not Jesus - Apocalyptica as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ip Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Europha Emanuel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Emanuel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid body kick from Man.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Emanuel.
Man misses with a low kick.
Emanuel misses with the combination.
Emanuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emanuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emanuel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Emanuel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Emanuel misses with a looping left.
Emanuel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
Emanuel thows a body shot but no joy.
Man dodges the punch combination from Emanuel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel misses with an uppercut
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Emanuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Emanuel is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Emanuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emanuel.
Emanuel misses with a wild body shot.
Emanuel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Emanuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emanuel misses with a straight right.
Europha Emanuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emanuel misses with an uppercut
and Man counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a head kick but Emanuel moves out of range.
Emanuel throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with an outside leg kick.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Emanuel looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Emanuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man throws a nice outside 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!
A swing and a miss from Emanuel.
Emanuel wants to clinch.
Emanuel throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Emanuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emanuel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man staying out of range there.
Emanuel misses with a body shot.
Emanuel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emanuel manages to avoid it.
Emanuel blocks a low kick nicely.
Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emanuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Emanuel connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
Emanuel is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Emanuel closes the distance and clinches.
Emanuel missing with knees to the body.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Emanuel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emanuel misses with a body punch.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emanuel's elbow.
Emanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emanuel backwards.
Emanuel misses with some punches.
Man pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Man wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emanuel.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emanuel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Europha Emanuel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emanuel throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Emanuel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
Europha Emanuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Man.
Man moves out of range as Emanuel strikes.
Man slips a straight right by Emanuel.
Emanuel lands with a good body shot.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emanuel moves into the clinch.
Emanuel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Emanuel misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man is trying to trip Emanuel. He has hold of a leg but Emanuel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Man persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emanuel is keeping the position for now.
Emanuel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emanuel is on top in guard.
Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emanuel looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Emanuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
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.
Emanuel wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man content to stall in guard here.
Emanuel looking for a guillotine here but Man defends easily.
Emanuel working for a triangle but Man defends it easily.
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Man wants to control from the top but Emanuel keeps moving.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Emanuel is trying to improve his position.
Emanuel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Emanuel is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man wants to pass the guard but Emanuel is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Emanuel taking some punishment here, with Man in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel is trying to get back to full guard.
Emanuel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Man scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Man with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Emanuel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emanuel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Emanuel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emanuel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Man!
Man tries to hold on but Emanuel pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Europha Emanuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Emanuel misses with a series of wild punches.
Emanuel throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man throws a shot to the body.
Emanuel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Emanuel throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Emanuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emanuel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emanuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Emanuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emanuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Emanuel throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emanuel misses with a series of wild punches.
Emanuel throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
Man avoids the body shot from Emanuel.
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into Emanuel's guard.
Man passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Emanuel tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
Man is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Emanuel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Man scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel is not content to let Man control the position.
Man working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emanuel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Man thows a huge punch but Emanuel dodges it nicely.
Emanuel is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emanuel wants to get back to full guard.
Man controlling the pace.
Emanuel is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Man sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Ip Man wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Emanuel moves away and avoids it.
Man avoids the body shot from Emanuel.
Emanuel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emanuel.
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Emanuel.
Man is looking to wear down Emanuel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Emanuel swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a nice leg kick.
Emanuel wants to clinch
and Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ip Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Emanuel scores with a jab to the head.
Man fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Emanuel sprawls well initially but Man persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Emanuel is looking to improve his position.
Emanuel gets full guard.
Ip Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emanuel wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Emanuel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emanuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Emanuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ip Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Emanuel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Europha Emanuel!
Europha Emanuel made sure to mention his sponsor, Down Under - Supplements.160Q Video Proof in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sandstorm by Darude. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
26 - 10 - 1 |
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170 cm
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156 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson !
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aoki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Simpson scores with a kick to the body.
Simpson throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.
Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simpson on his heels. He'll look to pass Simpson 's guard now, I'm sure.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aoki passes Simpson 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Simpson defends the submission attempt.
Aoki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Simpson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki.
Aoki 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.
Aoki prevents Simpson from standing back up.
Simpson is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.
Simpson is trying to control but can't.
Aoki thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aoki.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aoki.
Simpson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simpson wants to land a leg kick but Aoki is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Aoki throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Aoki throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simpson connects with a body shot.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aoki 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Simpson swinging wildly here.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aoki's head backwards.
It looks like Masakazu Aoki has been cut.
No luck for Aoki with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Simpson .
Aoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aoki throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki walks into a stiff left hand from Simpson .
Aoki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aoki somewhat.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Simpson .
Simpson slips a jab from Aoki.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simpson sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.
Simpson trying to control but Aoki postures up.
Aoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki slips a nice elbow through Simpson 's hands, connecting with Simpson 's forehead.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Simpson trying to control here.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simpson is looking to escape.
Aoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simpson is trying to stand.
Aoki winds up and cracks Simpson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Masakazu Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simpson is trying to stand back up but Aoki is controlling him
Simpson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aoki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aoki's back!
Aoki rolls, trying to escape but Simpson keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to get the hooks in deep but Aoki pushed the leg off.
Despite being in a bad position, Aoki is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Aoki prevents Simpson from getting a body triangle.
Aoki trying to control the action but Simpson just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki turns into Simpson and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki postures up in Simpson 's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Simpson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Simpson controlling the pace for now.
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Simpson 's attempts to control the action.
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Simpson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
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.
Aoki moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Homer Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aoki.
A lazy left from Simpson finds it's target.
Aoki takes a swing at Simpson 's ribcage but misses.
Aoki has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Aoki wants to get back to striking at distance but Simpson won't allow it.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki wants to get back to striking at distance but Simpson won't allow it.
Aoki tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson pushes Aoki away with a front kick.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simpson lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
Simpson connects with a single shot there.
Simpson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Simpson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simpson throws a body kick that misses.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simpson lands the left hand.
A head kick by Aoki misses
and Simpson counters with an outside leg kick.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Aoki motions for Simpson to come forward. Aoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simpson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aoki's calf.
Simpson is looking to land body kicks.
Simpson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simpson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aoki clinches with his opponent.
Aoki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson 's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Aoki.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
Aoki tries to work over Simpson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Aoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Aoki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simpson .
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simpson - that will leave a mark!
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simpson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simpson .
Simpson scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki avoids a kick to the body.
Simpson jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson cracks Aoki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aoki.
Simpson tries to work over Aoki's front leg with a kick but Aoki checks it.
Aoki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson . Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson lands with a cross.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masakazu Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson scores with a sloppy right hand. Aoki should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aoki 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Aoki!
A relieved looking Masakazu Aoki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell's entrance music is J. Cole - Blow Up. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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160 lbs
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156 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson misses with a hook
and Harrell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robertson tries a low kick but Harrell avoids it.
Harrell throws a hook but Robertson avoids it easily.
Robertson misses with a hook. Harrell ducked under it nicely.
Robertson lands a right hook to the body.
Shelton Harrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robertson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harrell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robertson 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.
Robertson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robertson misses with a looping right.
A jab from Harrell misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrell thumps Robertson with a low kick.
A slow jab from Harrell misses its intended target.
Harrell misses with a wild body shot.
Harrell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robertson.
Harrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Harrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robertson.
A jab lands there for Robertson.
Harrell staying out of range there.
Robertson blocks a head kick by Harrell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Robertson misses the target.
Harrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrell cracks Robertson with a good jab.
Robertson throws a combination. Harrell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harrell.
Robertson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harrell, as that shot connected.
Harrell misses with a body punch
and Robertson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robertson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Harrell.
Robertson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrell throws out the jab.
Robertson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a lazy head kick
and Harrell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harrell throws a leg kick
and Robertson counters with a straight right hand.
Harrell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson blocks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Harrell misses
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Harrell.
Harrell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harrell misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid body kick from Harrell.
Robertson blocks the body kick.
Harrell throws a leg kick
and Robertson counters with a thumping low kick.
Harrell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Robertson checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Harrell.
Good work by Robertson as he checks the leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Harrell
and Robertson counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
Harrell lands a head kick!
Harrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot lands for Harrell.
Harrell keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Harrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harrell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robertson. That did some damage!
Harrell connects with a jab.
Harrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robertson.
A big left from Harrell misses.
Shelton Harrell is winning the standup battle so far.
Robertson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robertson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrell motions for Robertson to come forward. Harrell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A lazy left from Robertson finds it's target.
Robertson misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Harrell.
Harrell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harrell on the side of the head.
Robertson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrell lands a leg kick that knocks Robertson off balance momentarily.
Robertson with a nice cross.
Robertson lands a nice hook to Harrell's body. Harrell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robertson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robertson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harrell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harrell blocks a head kick by Robertson.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Robertson blocks the leg kick.
Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Robertson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Harrell.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Harrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Harrell.
Harrell misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Harrell finds it's way through Robertson's defenses.
Harrell thows a body shot but no joy.
Harrell throws a sloppy head kick and Robertson moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robertson avoids the body shot from Harrell.
Robertson throws a hook but Harrell avoids it easily.
Harrell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Robertson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrell. That's going to slow Robertson down.
Harrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrell.
Harrell with a nice cross.
Robertson throws an overhand right that lands on Harrell's shoulder, as Harrell tries to avoid the shot.
Harrell throws a lazy body kick
and Robertson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Harrell misses.
Harrell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Robertson slips a straight right by Harrell.
Harrell misses with an uppercut
and Harrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrell throws a chopping leg kick but Robertson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harrell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robertson at a distance.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Harrell avoids nicely.
Robertson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Harrell avoids nicely.
Harrell thumps Robertson with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Robertson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harrell throws a solid leg kick but Robertson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harrell.
Harrell thumps Robertson with a low kick.
Robertson slips a jab from Harrell.
Robertson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
Robertson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harrell punishes Robertson's body with a nice straight punch.
Robertson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrell. Harrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Harrell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harrell misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harrell is able to avoid easily.
Harrell throws a hook but Robertson avoids it easily.
Harrell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robertson.
Harrell motions for Robertson to come forward. Harrell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson moves out of range as Harrell throws a body kick.
Harrell lands with a hook. Robertson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harrell lands a nice looking body kick.
Harrell misses the jab.
Harrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Robertson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harrell has time to react.
Robertson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harrell tries to land a body kick
and Robertson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harrell throws a leg kick but Robertson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robertson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robertson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harrell can pounce on him.
Harrell connects with a looping right hand.
Harrell throws a push kick but Robertson slaps the foot to one side.
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!
Harrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Robertson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robertson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robertson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harrell.
Harrell stuns Robertson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Robertson.
Robertson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
George Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harrell wants to land a leg kick but Robertson is out of range.
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrell.
Harrell throws a leg kick
and Robertson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shelton Harrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robertson tries to score with a low kick but Harrell moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harrell scores with a kick to the body.
Harrell thows a body shot but no joy.
Harrell sizes up Robertson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harrell connects with a nice looking jab.
That kick from Harrell tenderised Robertson's leg. Robertson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harrell 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 Robertson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robertson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robertson misses with a right hand
and Harrell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelton Harrell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harrell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelton Harrell!
Shelton Harrell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Firebird Designs logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Paroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller's entrance music is Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Paroni!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biller misses with a takedown attempt - Paroni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Biller shoots in but Paroni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paroni wants to clinch
and Biller counters with an inside leg kick.
Paroni tries to bum rush Biller with a series of wild strikes but Biller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paroni tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biller is able to avoid easily.
Biller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paroni 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.
Biller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paroni to the mat! Paroni manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller tries to free his leg and advance position but Paroni is retaining full guard.
Biller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paroni looking for a sweep. Not yet Paroni, not yet.
Biller looking to pass the guard.
Paroni trying to control the position.
Biller throwing strikes but missing.
Biller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Paroni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Biller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Biller misses with the ground and pound.
Paroni wants to control but Biller postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paroni is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Paroni manages to get to full guard.
Paroni is trying to control the position but Biller postures up.
Biller tries to free his leg and advance position but Paroni is retaining full guard.
Biller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paroni wants to sweep but no luck.
Biller wants to pass the guard but Paroni is keeping the position.
Paroni is trying to keep Biller in close.
Biller with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Biller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paroni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biller's guard.
Paroni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Biller has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Paroni is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Biller.
Paroni is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Biller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paroni pulls his head out easily.
Paroni uses his free foot to push down on Biller's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Biller.
Paroni controlling from the full mount.
Paroni is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Biller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Biller shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biller is trying to escape the mount but Paroni keeps good control and instead manages to take Biller's back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biller breaks Paroni's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Biller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Paroni will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Paroni.
Sten Biller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paroni throws a chopping leg kick but Biller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paroni checks a leg kick.
Biller moves out of range of the leg kick from Paroni.
Paroni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biller's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paroni.
Biller keeps the fight on the outside.
Paroni throws a front kick aimed at Biller's knee but Biller avoids it well.
Biller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paroni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for Paroni. That snapped Biller's head back.
Biller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Paroni.
Paroni moves into the clinch.
Paroni prevents the takedown attempt.
Biller fails to pull guard.
Biller is working for takedown but Paroni is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paroni obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biller tries to pull guard but Paroni holds him up against the cage and eventually Biller drops back down to his feet.
Paroni throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller tries for a takedown but Paroni manages to get underhooks.
Biller avoids a wild elbow strike from Paroni.
Paroni lands a nice knee to the body.
Paroni is pressed up against the cage. Biller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paroni down to the mat. Paroni avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paroni punishes Biller's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Paroni - just one landing.
Biller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paroni.
Bill Paroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paroni throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Paroni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paroni throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Paroni tries to land a front kick but Biller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paroni throws out a loose jab but Biller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paroni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bill Paroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paroni thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Biller if he has to take too many more of those.
Biller has a takedown stuffed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paroni. That's going to slow Biller down.
A solid body kick from Paroni.
Paroni lets loose with a powerful body kick. Biller will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Paroni throws a body kick that misses.
Paroni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Biller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paroni pushes Biller up against the cage in a clinch.
Biller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Biller is working for takedown but Paroni is calmly controlling the position for now.
Biller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paroni lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paroni pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biller is looking for a takedown.
Paroni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Biller goes for a takedown attempt but Paroni pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Biller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Paroni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Paroni scores with a kick to the body.
Paroni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paroni lands with a kick to the ribs.
Paroni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paroni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Biller fails with the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paroni.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paroni scores with a jab.
Biller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Paroni.
Paroni throws a chopping leg kick but Biller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paroni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Biller's head.
Biller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Biller blocks the body kick.
Paroni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Paroni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biller's calf.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biller is defended easily by Paroni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Paroni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Biller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Biller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Paroni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biller misses with a takedown attempt - Paroni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Biller.
Paroni looks for the body kick but Biller saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paroni thumps Biller with a low kick.
Paroni tries to clinch there but Biller circles away.
Biller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paroni swivels and escapes.
Paroni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paroni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biller somewhat.
Paroni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paroni throws a front kick that sends Biller stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paroni tries to avoid it but Biller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paroni to the ground. Paroni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paroni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Biller drops his hands momentarily and Paroni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sten Biller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paroni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paroni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paroni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paroni fakes the leg kick and cracks Biller in the body.
Biller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Paroni cracks the inside of Biller's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Paroni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paroni winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Paroni!
After the fight, Bill Paroni was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson comes to the cage accompanied by Triakel - Alla Gossar. Washburn has chosen Magic Carpet Ride as his entrance music. Hoban Washburn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Washburn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Larsson's guard now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larsson is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn wriggles free and stands up.
Larsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Washburn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larsson defends it nicely.
Larsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washburn can't get the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washburn is working Larsson over against the cage.
Larsson is pressed up against the cage. Washburn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Larsson down to the mat. Larsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sven Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Washburn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Washburn shoots in for a double leg but Larsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larsson thumps Washburn with a low kick.
Washburn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Larsson.
Washburn slips under a jab from Larsson.
Washburn has a takedown stuffed.
Washburn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larsson scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washburn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson misses with a looping left.
Larsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washburn.
Washburn throws a jab when Larsson was well out of range.
Washburn tries to clinch there but Larsson circles away.
Washburn has Larsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Washburn is trying to maintain a safe position but Larsson gets an underhook and turns Washburn into the cage.
Washburn misses with a punch to the body.
Washburn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Larsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Washburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Larsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Washburn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn trying to control the action but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Larsson tries to improve position but can't.
Washburn working the ground and pound but Larsson is defending the strikes.
Larsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Larsson stops Washburn from passing to mount.
Larsson is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn working away.
Larsson prevents Washburn from improving position.
Washburn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Washburn.
Larsson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Washburn.
The ground and pound from Washburn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn in side control, throwing shots but Larsson defends.
Washburn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoban Washburn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Washburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsson.
Larsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sven Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washburn tries for a takedown but Larsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Washburn shoots in but Larsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Washburn shoots in for a double leg but Larsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sven Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washburn.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown but Larsson shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washburn. Larsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Larsson has his hands on Washburn's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn wants to pass the guard but Larsson is keeping the position.
Washburn throwing strikes from guard but Larsson blocks nicely.
Larsson is trying to control the position but Washburn postures up.
Washburn being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sven Larsson just wasn't active enough.
Washburn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsson is fending him off so far but Washburn persists. Nope, Larsson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Larsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Larsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washburn shoots for a takedown but Larsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Larsson misses its intended target.
Washburn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsson. Larsson obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Washburn is defended easily by Larsson.
Larsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Washburn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson swinging wildly here.
Washburn misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Larsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Larsson closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Larsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Washburn.
Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Larsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washburn blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries to work over Washburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Larsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washburn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsson.
Larsson cracks Washburn with a nice body shot.
Washburn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Larsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Washburn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larsson counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larsson as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washburn throws a body punch but Larsson moves out of range.
Washburn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Larsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Washburn is defended easily by Larsson.
Washburn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Larsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washburn's sensitive parts.
Washburn moves out of range of the body kick from Larsson.
Larsson throws a leg kick
and Washburn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Washburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larsson.
Washburn is working for takedown but Larsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sven Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
Washburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larsson has Washburn pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Washburn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Larsson is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larsson.
A left hand lands to the body for Larsson.
Larsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washburn backwards.
Larsson lands a shot to the body.
Larsson misses with a knee to the head.
Larsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Larsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsson.
Washburn takes a knee right on the jaw!
A shot in the inside from Washburn.
Larsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Larsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washburn tries to throw a body punch but Larsson avoids it by throwing Washburn back against the cage.
Washburn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Larsson on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larsson misses with the head strike.
Larsson gets through Washburn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Larsson misses with a knee strike.
Washburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Washburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson misses with a knee strike.
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Washburn controls the action.
Sven Larsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Washburn can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Larsson digs a right hand into Washburn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washburn's gas tank.
Larsson lands a nice uppercut.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Washburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washburn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Larsson letting Washburn take a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalling in the clinch from Washburn.
Larsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Larsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larsson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Larsson!
After winning the bout, Sven Larsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ireneo Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josip Ruzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruzic has chosen Kid N Play - Gettin' Funky as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ireneo Requina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josip Ruzic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruzic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Requina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruzic counters with an inside leg kick.
Ruzic tried to score with a low kick but Requina checks it.
Requina checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ruzic misses with a body shot.
Requina throws a front kick aimed at Ruzic's knee but Ruzic avoids it well.
Ruzic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Requina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Requina scores with a jab. Ruzic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Requina takes a kick to the side of the head.
Requina stalks Ruzic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ruzic's face. Ruzic staggers backwards, shaken.
Ruzic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Requina moves away.
Requina tries to clinch up.
Ruzic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Requina.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruzic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Requina throws out a loose jab but Ruzic uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina throws a sloppy head kick and Ruzic moves out of range easily.
Requina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruzic.
Requina slips a jab from Ruzic.
Requina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruzic misses with an uppercut. Requina saw that one coming.
Requina lands a body shot.
Ruzic scores with a punch to the head.
Ruzic missing with a left hand there. Requina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Requina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruzic moves away.
Requina moves out of range of the body kick from Ruzic.
Ruzic moves out of range as Requina strikes.
Requina displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruzic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina moves out of range of the strikes.
Requina lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Requina. Those never looked like landing.
Ruzic tries to clinch but Requina is having none of it.
Ruzic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Requina circles away quickly and effectively.
Requina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Requina.
Requina misses with a series of wild punches.
Requina misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruzic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Requina.
Requina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruzic moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ruzic misses with a shot to the body
and Requina counters with an outside leg kick.
Ruzic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Requina throws a nice head kick!
Requina pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ruzic back to the cage. Requina follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Requina throws a leg kick but Ruzic moved away.
Ruzic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Requina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruzic was well out of range. Poor timing from Requina.
Ruzic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Requina swivels and escapes.
Requina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruzic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruzic misses with a kick to the body.
Ruzic misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina slips a jab from Ruzic.
Requina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruzic. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Requina.
Requina ducks under a wild hook from Ruzic.
Good work by Requina as he checks the leg kick.
Requina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruzic in his tracks.
Requina takes a swing at Ruzic's ribcage but misses.
Requina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ruzic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Ruzic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruzic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Ruzic tenderised Requina's leg. Requina is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Ruzic does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josip Ruzic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Ruzic. Those never looked like landing.
Ruzic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Requina lands a right hook to the body.
Requina throws a right and a left that both miss.
Requina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Requina misses with a looping right.
Ruzic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruzic misses with a body shot.
Requina misses with an uppercut. Ruzic saw that one coming.
Requina misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Ruzic misses.
Ruzic misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Requina. Ruzic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruzic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Requina checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruzic gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ruzic stalling.
Ruzic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Requina tries to roll over but Ruzic keeps him under control.
Requina is refusing to be controlled, as Ruzic sits in half guard.
Ruzic content to control rather than advance.
Requina is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic wants to work for an arm triangle but Requina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Requina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruzic is working away from the top position though.
Requina controlling the position for now.
Requina wants to improve his position but Ruzic is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic trying to pass the guard but Requina defending well.
Requina tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ruzic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Requina keeps working.
Requina tries to get to full guard but Ruzic has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ruzic in particular looking to stall.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ruzic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Requina throws a jab when Ruzic was well out of range.
Ruzic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruzic checks a low kick from Requina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruzic slips under a jab.
Ruzic loads up on a big right hand but Requina slips the punch.
Requina throws a jab when Ruzic was well out of range.
Requina connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Requina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruzic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Requina or not.
Requina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruzic's elbow.
Ruzic wants a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruzic trying to control the position but instead, Requina has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ruzic into the cage.
Ruzic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Requina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruzic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josip Ruzic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ruzic tries to clinch there but Requina circles away.
Ruzic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruzic closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Requina as the two fighters clinch.
Ruzic trying to stall but Requina improves his position.
Ruzic can't find room to land a body shot as Requina controls the action.
Ruzic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Requinas head.
Requina is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Requina creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ruzic fails to land.
Ruzic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Requina is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Requina creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruzic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Requina is keeping busy.
Requina taking a breather.
Ruzic lands a left hand.
Ruzic is working Requina over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Requina throws an elbow that misses.
Requina pushes Ruzic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ruzic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruzic has a couple of punches blocked by Requina.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Requina.
Requina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Requina drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruzic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Requina blocks a body shot from Ruzic.
Requina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Requina has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruzic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ireneo Requina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Requina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Requina tries a body shot but Ruzic blocks it.
Requina misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruzic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Requina avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic looking to slow down the pace here.
Requina is working for takedown but Ruzic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ruzic scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Requina has hold of one of Ruzic's legs. Ruzic is fighting the takedown attempt but Requina gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ruzic 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.
Requina sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruzic's guard.
Ruzic tries to roll over but Requina keeps him under control.
Ruzic missing with punches from the bottom.
Ruzic is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Requina's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Requina's back!
Requina turns into Ruzic and is now in his guard.
Ruzic trying to control the position.
Ruzic looking for a guillotine here but Requina defends easily.
Ireneo Requina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Requina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruzic is keeping the position for now.
Josip Ruzic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruzic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Requina looking to pass the guard.
Ruzic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Requina is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruzic looking to control.
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 Ireneo Requina.
I think Ruzic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Josip Ruzic!
A victorious Josip Ruzic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Carraretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guywaun Lopez Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Carraretto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guywaun Lopez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carraretto throws a leg kick
and Lopez Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Carraretto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez Lopez moves away.
Carraretto checks the leg kick.
Carraretto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez Lopez is fending him off so far but Carraretto persists. Nope, Lopez Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
Carraretto misses with a body kick.
Carraretto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carraretto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carraretto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez Lopez's calf.
Lopez Lopez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Carraretto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopez Lopez misses with a double jab.
Lopez Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carraretto looks to throw a body kick
and Lopez Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Carraretto avoids a kick to the body.
Carraretto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carraretto feints and then cracks Lopez Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez Lopez down.
Carraretto misses the shot to the body.
Lopez Lopez misses with a low kick as Carraretto jumps back.
Lopez Lopez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carraretto lands a nice looking body kick.
Carraretto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopez Lopez's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carraretto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carraretto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez pulls Carraretto in to control the position.
Lopez Lopez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carraretto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carraretto tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez Lopez is retaining full guard.
Carraretto postures up.
Carraretto looking to pass the guard.
Lopez Lopez wants to sweep here but Carraretto controlling him for the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Guywaun Lopez Lopez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A low kick from Carraretto misses
and Lopez Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Carraretto shoots and misses
and Lopez Lopez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carraretto really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carraretto throws a leg kick but Lopez Lopez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lopez Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carraretto.
Carraretto shoots in but Lopez Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Carraretto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carraretto thows a leg kick but Lopez Lopez checks it
and Lopez Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez Lopez looks to land a left hand but Carraretto moved out of range nicely.
Carraretto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carraretto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lopez Lopez - the referee stops the clock and Carraretto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lopez Lopez. Carraretto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Carraretto tries to clinch but Lopez Lopez is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carraretto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez Lopez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez Lopez takes a swing at Carraretto's ribcage but misses.
Carraretto swings for the body but Lopez Lopez moves out of range.
Carraretto blocks a jab.
Carraretto wants to clinch up but Lopez Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Carraretto moves out of range of the leg kick from Lopez Lopez.
Carraretto shoots in for a takedown but Lopez Lopez shows good takedown defense.
Carraretto staying out of range there.
Carraretto misses with a low kick as Lopez Lopez jumps back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopez Lopez avoids the body shot from Carraretto.
Carraretto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carraretto scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Carraretto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez Lopez.
Carraretto throws a leg kick but Lopez Lopez moved away.
A low kick from Carraretto is predictable there
and Lopez Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carraretto just misses with a punch to the body.
Carraretto moves to clinch but Lopez Lopez breaks away
and Lopez Lopez counters with an inside leg kick.
Lopez Lopez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Carraretto takes a step back to recover.
Sloppy strikes from Carraretto. Those never looked like landing.
Carraretto throws a body punch but Lopez Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez Lopez cracks the inside of Carraretto's front leg.
Carraretto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carraretto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carraretto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carraretto blocks a low kick nicely.
Lopez Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Carraretto's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Carraretto.
Carraretto looks to throw a body kick
and Lopez Lopez counters with an outside leg kick.
Manuel Carraretto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carraretto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopez Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Carraretto is just out of range.
Carraretto throws the kick towards the body but Lopez Lopez avoids it.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carraretto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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!
Lopez Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carraretto throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lopez Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carraretto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carraretto walks into a left hand.
Lopez Lopez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lopez Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carraretto moves away.
Lopez Lopez is looking to slow Carraretto down with leg kicks.
Carraretto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carraretto lands a right hook to the body.
Lopez Lopez connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carraretto throws a leg kick but Lopez Lopez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lopez Lopez lands a jab.
Lopez Lopez avoids a kick to the body.
Carraretto is looking to wear down Lopez Lopez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lopez Lopez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carraretto's hands.
Carraretto is rocked!
Carraretto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Carraretto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carraretto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lopez Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez Lopez throws an overhand right that drops Carraretto like a sack of potatoes! Lopez Lopez dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guywaun Lopez Lopez!
Our winner, Guywaun Lopez Lopez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Distacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Distacio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Art of War. Lucas has chosen Serial Killer as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Distacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Distacio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucas.
Lucas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lucas throws a head kick but Distacio moves out of range.
Lucas 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.
A punch lands to the side of Distacio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lucas tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucas throws a leg kick but Distacio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Distacio slips under a jab from Lucas.
Lucas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lucas throws a sloppy head kick and Distacio moves out of range easily.
Lucas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucas throws a low kick, looking for Distacio's leg but Distacio calmly moves out of range.
Lucas blocks a head kick by Distacio.
Distacio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lucas avoids the head kick by Distacio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distacio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lucas counters with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lucas 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 Distacio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Distacio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Distacio misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas scores with a leg kick.
Distacio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Distacio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lucas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Distacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas manages to avoid it.
Distacio fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Harry Distacio has been cut.
Lucas throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Distacio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lucas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henry Lucas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Distacio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucas.
An inside leg kick from Lucas misses.
Distacio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Distacio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lucas is out of range and Distacio settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lucas throws a head kick but Distacio moves out of range.
Lucas tries to work over Distacio's front leg with a kick but Distacio checks it.
Distacio throws a leg kick which misses Lucas's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucas tries to avoid it.
Distacio tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucas throws a low kick but Distacio moves out of range easily.
Distacio checks a low kick from Lucas.
Lucas throws a solid leg kick but Distacio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lucas.
Lucas tried to score with a low kick but Distacio checks it.
Distacio looks for the body kick but Lucas saw that one coming.
Lucas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Distacio lands with a hook. Lucas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lucas misses with a straight right.
Distacio shoots in looking for a takedown but Lucas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Distacio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lucas misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lucas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Distacio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lucas tries to avoid it but Distacio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lucas to the ground. Lucas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Distacio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Distacio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Distacio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lucas trying to control here.
Distacio prevents Lucas from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas wants to control but Distacio is keeping busy.
Distacio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Distacio 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.
Lucas is trying to control but Distacio passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Lucas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Distacio trying to control the position but Lucas is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Distacio in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Distacio connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lucas some visible discomfort.
Lucas is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Distacio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Distacio working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Distacio wants to control but Lucas is keeping him busy.
Lucas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Distacio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Lucas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Distacio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slow jab from Distacio misses its intended target.
Lucas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Distacio.
Good leg kick by Distacio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Distacio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lucas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lucas tried to score with a low kick but Distacio checks it.
Lucas misses with a jab to the body
and Distacio counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distacio manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Lucas.
Lucas lands a leg kick that knocks Distacio off balance momentarily.
Distacio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Distacio misses with a head kick.
Lucas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas 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.
Distacio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lucas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucas slips a jab from Distacio.
Lucas slips a jab from Distacio.
Lucas connects with a crisp jab.
Lucas throws a big shot that misses.
Distacio looks to throw the jab but Lucas is out of range.
Lucas jabs at Distacio's body.
An inside leg kick from Lucas misses.
Distacio tries to clinch up but Lucas circles away and keeps his distance.
Distacio misses with a hook.
Lucas blocks a head kick by Distacio.
Distacio throws a head kick that misses.
Lucas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Distacio momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Distacio closes the distance and clinches up with Lucas, looking for a takedown. Distacio pushes Lucas against the cage but Lucas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Distacio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Distacio there.
Distacio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Distacio!
Distacio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Distacio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Distacio is rocked!
Distacio circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Lucas. Distacio falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Lucas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Lucas!
An out of breath Henry Lucas 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley has chosen Jammin' as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mordecai Wollsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Marley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wollsey lands a front kick.
Wollsey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wollsey sizes up Marley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wollsey lands with a shot to the body.
Wollsey 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.
Wollsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wollsey throws out a powerful jab.
Wollsey walks into a stiff left hand from Marley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley misses with an uppercut.
Marley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wollsey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wollsey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wollsey shoots in looking for a takedown but Marley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wollsey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wollsey tries to score with a low kick but Marley moves his leg out of the way.
Wollsey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wollsey manages to avoid it.
Wollsey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wollsey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wollsey lands in his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marley pulls Wollsey in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wollsey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wollsey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wollsey postures up in Marley's guard and throws a big left but Marley blocks it.
Marley controlling the position.
Marley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wollsey.
Marley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!
Wollsey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marley is keeping the position for now.
Marley keeping moving, preventing Wollsey from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wollsey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Wollsey does it's job there.
Marley slips a jab from Wollsey.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wollsey rather than just go for the knockout.
Marley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Wollsey moves away and avoids it.
Marley defending well as Wollsey loads up on a big left hand.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Wollsey takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Wollsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Wollsey.
Wollsey checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wollsey misses the body punch
and Marley counters by clinching up.
Marley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wollsey.
Wollsey takes a shot to the head.
Come on Wollsey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley tries to work over Wollsey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marley.
It looks like Mordecai Wollsey has been cut.
Marley lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marley obliges.
Wollsey looking for a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wollsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wollsey manages to break the clinch.
Wollsey swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
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 Mordecai Wollsey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mordecai Wollsey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wollsey's sensitive parts.
Marley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wollsey looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.
Marley moves out of range as Wollsey throws a body kick.
Wollsey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marley.
Wollsey throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wollsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Wollsey.
A telegraphed right hand from Wollsey misses the target.
Wollsey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wollsey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marley moves away from the strike by Wollsey.
Wollsey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marley takes one on the button.
Marley misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marley. Wollsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wollsey throws a looping overhand right but Marley ducks down to avoid it.
Marley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wollsey.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wollsey.
Wollsey misses with a combination
and Marley counters with a good, hard body kick but Wollsey shrugs it off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wollsey misses the jab.
Mordecai Wollsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wollsey misses with a straight left.
Wollsey tries to land a leg kick but Marley saw it coming and moves away.
Wollsey lands with an overhand left.
Wollsey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wollsey.
Wollsey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey loads up on a big right hand but Marley slips the punch.
Wollsey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wollsey. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wollsey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wollsey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wollsey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wollsey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley can't do much from the bottom here.
Wollsey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wollsey wants to improve his position but Marley is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wollsey is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Marley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marley fails to advance to Wollsey's back.
Marley content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey controls the position.
Marley is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Wollsey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wollsey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marley jabs at Wollsey's body.
Wollsey misses with an uppercut. Marley saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Wollsey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mordecai Wollsey's cut.
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!
Wollsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Marley.
Wollsey swings widly with a right hand
and Marley counters with a nice body kick.
Marley dodges the punch combination from Wollsey.
Wollsey throws a right hand that misses
and Marley counters with a left to the body.
Marley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wollsey at a distance.
Wollsey moves out of range as Marley throws a body kick.
Wollsey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marley.
Marley drives through and clinches with Wollsey against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wollsey letting Marley take a breather here.
Wollsey working hard to break the clinch.
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marley lands an elbow that stopped Wollsey in his tracks for a moment.
Marley lands an elbow that stopped Wollsey in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wollsey takes an elbow to the temple.
Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wollsey backwards.
Marley scores with a shoulder strike.
Wollsey dodges an elbow strike from Marley.
A short right from Marley.
Wollsey breaks the clinch.
Wollsey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wollsey thows a body shot but no joy.
Marley misses with a body shot.
Wollsey lands a slapping body shot.
Marley checks a low kick from Wollsey.
Bob Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mordecai Wollsey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands a nice hook to Wollsey's body. Wollsey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Marley throws a chopping leg kick but Wollsey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marley gets a clinch.
Wollsey blocks a body shot from Marley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marley.
Marley breaks the clinch.
Wollsey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wollsey throws a hook but Marley avoids it easily.
Marley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wollsey.
Wollsey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marley cracks Wollsey with a hook to the temple - Wollsey is on wobbly legs here! Marley swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wollsey falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Marley wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bob Marley!
Bob Marley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloha Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Amazon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoi comes to the cage accompanied by Rock You Like A Hurricane. Aloha Hoi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oscar Amazon's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aloha Hoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Amazon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amazon tries to clinch but Hoi is having none of it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hoi.
Hoi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Oscar Amazon has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amazon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Amazon.
A solid body kick from Hoi.
Amazon looks gassed!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hoi.
Hoi connects with a looping right hand.
A good leg kick by Hoi.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Amazon got wobbled bad by a big combination! Hoi presses forward with punches and knees until Amazon stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Amazon closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aloha Hoi!
After the big win, Aloha Hoi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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