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SPFT 67: Kealekapuna vs Rhymes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Miller's choice of entrance music: Power. Brandon Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Miller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Matthews. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense.
Michael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Miller.
Miller lands a nice looking body shot.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Matthews counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Matthews to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews lands with a shot to the body.
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matthews moves out of range as Miller strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Matthews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matthews wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matthews throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Matthews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller passes to full mount!
Miller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matthews can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Miller is working for a guillotine from mount but Matthews frees his head quite easily.
Miller sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to control but Matthews wriggling away.
Miller goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Matthews turns into him and now he's in Miller's guard.
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Matthews has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking for a kimura from the bottom but Matthews passes into side control!
Miller looking for a sweep but Matthews has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Miller is trying desperately to improve position.
Miller tries to hold on but Matthews pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Miller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matthews lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matthews.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matthews as he jumps to the side.
Matthews thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Matthews.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matthews's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Michael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Miller.
Matthews misses with a combination
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthews misses with a lunging right hand
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Matthews. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Matthews lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Matthews sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller misses with a hook
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandon Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthews sprawls well. Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Matthews.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michael Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Matthews.
Michael Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Matthews!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matthews is looking to escape.
Miller punching from mount but Matthews doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Matthews will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Miller sizes up Matthews with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michael Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthews swivels and escapes.
Michael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a one-two to the body.
Matthews drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Matthews.
Matthews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthews connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
Matthews swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Matthews leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matthews misses with a two punch combination.
Matthews is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands with a right hand.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matthews counters with a nice body shot.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthews 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Matthews!
Michael Matthews decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fetty Mockenmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mockenmaker comes to the cage accompanied by break ya fu**ing neck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
209 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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218 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fetty Mockenmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rampage wants it to stay on the feet.
Mockenmaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rampage pinned against the cage. Rampage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circling - Rampage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rampage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mockenmaker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mockenmaker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rampage counters with a left to the body.
Mockenmaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rampage is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mockenmaker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mockenmaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mockenmaker throws a body punch but Rampage moves out of range.
Rampage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rampage stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fetty Mockenmaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mockenmaker shoots in looking for a takedown but Rampage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mockenmaker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rampage slips under a jab.
Rampage misses with an uppercut
letting Mockenmaker counter with a right hand.
Mockenmaker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rampage as he jumps to the side.
Mockenmaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Rampage.
Mockenmaker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rampage counters with a straight right hand.
Rampage connects with a right hand. Mockenmaker shakes it off.
Mockenmaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rampage manages to avoid it.
Mockenmaker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rampage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rampage works over Mockenmaker with some ground and pound from guard.
Mockenmaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rampage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rampage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mockenmaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mockenmaker is on top in guard.
Rampage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mockenmaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mockenmaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rampage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rampage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mockenmaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Rampage is retaining full guard.
Mockenmaker stands and throws Rampage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rampage takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rampage is not content to let Mockenmaker control the position.
Mockenmaker scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rampage will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Rampage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rampage defending against the ground and pound.
Rampage manages to get back to half guard.
Rampage controlling the position well.
Rampage is looking to control Mockenmaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rampage avoid being mounted?
Mockenmaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker wants to take a breather but Rampage is having none of it.
Mockenmaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rampage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rampage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rampage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mockenmaker.
Rampage trying to control the position.
Mockenmaker throwing strikes but missing.
Rampage keeping moving, preventing Mockenmaker from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rampage pulls Mockenmaker in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mockenmaker throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Fetty Mockenmaker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rampage swings for the body but Mockenmaker moves out of range.
Mockenmaker fails with the takedown.
Mockenmaker with a hook.
Rampage moves out of range of the strikes.
Mockenmaker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rampage did well to prevent Mockenmaker getting side control.
Rampage is not content to let Mockenmaker control the position.
Rampage is looking to control Mockenmaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rampage avoid being mounted?
Rampage tries to roll over but Mockenmaker keeps him under control.
Mockenmaker lands with a punch from half guard.
Mockenmaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rampage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mockenmaker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mockenmaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mockenmaker trying to advance position but Rampage counters by regaining guard.
Fetty Mockenmaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mockenmaker postures up in Rampage's guard and throws a big left but Rampage blocks it.
Rampage looking to control.
Rampage controlling Mockenmaker's posture.
Mockenmaker won't allow Rampage to sweep him here.
Mockenmaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mockenmaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Rampage has wrist control.
Mockenmaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Rampage is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mockenmaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mockenmaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mockenmaker slips nicely into half guard.
Mockenmaker thows a huge punch but Rampage dodges it nicely.
Mockenmaker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mockenmaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rampage's head.
Mockenmaker is stalling here. Rampage is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mockenmaker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rampage has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rampage is putting a hurting on Mockenmaker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mockenmaker manages to get back to half guard.
Mockenmaker wants to control but Rampage is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mockenmaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rampage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rampage's back!
Mockenmaker is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Rampage up.
Mockenmaker tries to get the hooks in deep but Rampage pushed the leg off.
Mockenmaker is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mockenmaker gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mockenmaker gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mockenmaker apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Mockenmaker works Rampage's body with a nice hook.
Mockenmaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rampage.
Rampage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mockenmaker.
Rampage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rampage fails to land with a series of punches.
Mockenmaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mockenmaker throws a lazy right hand but Rampage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mockenmaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mockenmaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rampage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rampage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mike Rampage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rampage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rampage throws the left hand but Mockenmaker avoids the punch easily.
Fetty Mockenmaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mockenmaker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mockenmaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mockenmaker tries to bum rush Rampage with a series of wild strikes but Rampage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mockenmaker has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fetty Mockenmaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mockenmaker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rampage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rampage shoots in but no luck this time.
Mockenmaker looks to clinch
and Rampage counters with a low kick, right behind Mockenmaker 's knee.
Rampage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mockenmaker moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fetty Mockenmaker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rampage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mockenmaker is looking to wear down Rampage with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mockenmaker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mockenmaker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mockenmaker throws some wild stikes that Rampage manages to avoid easily.
Mockenmaker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mockenmaker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rampage really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mockenmaker misses with a head shot.
Mockenmaker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rampage working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mockenmaker looking to control but Rampage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mockenmaker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mockenmaker looking to finish with strikes here!
Rampage can't escape the position.
Mockenmaker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mockenmaker misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mockenmaker unloads with some shots from mount but Rampage bucks and avoids them well.
Mockenmaker with the ground and pound from mount.
Rampage is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rampage tries to hold on but Mockenmaker postures up.
Mockenmaker lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mockenmaker lands a big elbow.
Mockenmaker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rampage has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rampage!
Mockenmaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mockenmaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rampage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mockenmaker working a defensive guard here.
Mockenmaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rampage.
Rampage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mockenmaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage chips away with some ground and pound.
Mockenmaker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rampage off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mockenmaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rampage with a jab.
Rampage misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Rampage.
Rampage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mockenmaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Rampage.
Mockenmaker shoots in and bounces Rampage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mockenmaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fetty Mockenmaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mockenmaker throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mockenmaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rampage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike Rampage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage is looking for a triangle but Mockenmaker pushes his legs off easily.
Mockenmaker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mockenmaker gets to his feet. Rampage looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rampage throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mockenmaker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rampage is in Mockenmaker's guard.
Mockenmaker has control of Rampage's left arm, preventing Rampage from doing any damage.
Rampage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mockenmaker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rampage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mockenmaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fetty Mockenmaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mockenmaker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fetty Mockenmaker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jebidiah Tayber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tayber's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Terravita - Adult Robot Kung Fu. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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169 lbs
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165 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jebidiah Tayber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randolph Turpin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tayber lands a really nice looking cross but Turpin seems unphased.
Turpin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tayber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turpin throws a series of punches but Tayber moves out of range.
Tayber staying out of range there.
Tayber scores with a shot to the body.
Tayber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turpin throws a right hand that misses
and Tayber counters with a body kick that stops Turpin in his tracks momentarily.
Tayber slips a jab from Turpin.
Turpin misses with a two punch combination.
Turpin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turpin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tayber wants to clinch up but Turpin keeps it at a distance.
Turpin lands with a right hand.
Tayber throws a nice looking combination but Turpin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tayber misses with a head kick.
Turpin cracks a nice hook into Tayber's ribs.
Turpin throws a series of punches but Tayber moves out of range.
Turpin throws a right hand that Tayber ducks under and follows up with a left that Tayber also avoids with ease.
Turpin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tayber doesn't manage to clinch there - Turpin circles away.
Tayber throws a wild body kick that Turpin sees coming a mile off.
Tayber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turpin.
Tayber tries to clinch up.
Turpin fails to land with a series of punches.
Turpin blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tayber lands a jab.
Turpin misses with a right hand
and Turpin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turpin misses with an uppercut. Tayber saw that one coming.
Turpin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tayber connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tayber fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Tayber misses.
Turpin misses with a looping left.
Tayber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turpin misses with a left hand
and Tayber finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Turpin lunges at Tayber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tayber's hand.
Turpin cracks Tayber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tayber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turpin has Tayber pressed against the cage.
Turpin wants to break free but Tayber has control.
Turpin trying to control the position but instead, Tayber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turpin into the cage.
Tayber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tayber lands with a short shot to the head.
Tayber works on Turpin's body with a couple of short punches.
Tayber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin looking to stall.
Tayber is working Turpin over against the cage.
Turpin wants to get back to striking at distance but Tayber won't allow it.
Tayber misses with a body punch.
Turpin scores with a shot to the side of Tayber's head.
A short body shot lands from Tayber as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Turpin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tayber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tayber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turpin pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tayber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Tayber dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tayber rushes Turpin and presses him up against the cage.
Tayber missing with knees to the body.
Turpin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tayber lands an elbow just above Turpin 's eye.
Turpin tries to circle away but Tayber has him pinned against the cage.
Tayber has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tayber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turpin blocks a body shot from Tayber.
Turpin looking to stall.
Tayber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turpin avoids it.
Turpin tries to stall but Tayber uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tayber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tayber throws an elbow but it misses.
Tayber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tayber as Turpin tries to tie him up.
Turpin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turpin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tayber's elbow.
Tayber can't find room to land a body shot as Turpin controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Turpin has had enough of the clinch but Tayber keeps him there for the moment.
Tayber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turpin backwards.
Turpin stalling the fight.
Turpin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tayber lands a hook that snaps the head of Turpin backwards.
Turpin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tayber is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin avoiding damage as Tayber throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tayber.
Tayber throws an elbow that misses.
Turpin misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpin just leaning against Tayber, taking a breather.
Tayber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tayber tries to land knees in the clinch but Turpin avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Turpin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tayber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turpin is defending well for now.
Turpin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin takes an elbow to the temple.
Turpin tries to break free but Tayber pushes him back against the cage.
Turpin tries to circle away but Tayber has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turpin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tayber.
It looks like Randolph Turpin has been cut.
Turpin wants to stall.
Tayber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Tayber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tayber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turpin.
Turpin is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tayber is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Randolph Turpin.
Tayber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turpin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jebidiah Tayber is winning the standup battle so far.
Tayber walks into a left hand.
Turpin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tayber.
Tayber doesn't manage to clinch there - Turpin circles away.
Tayber walks into a stiff left hand from Turpin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tayber. That's going to slow Turpin down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turpin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tayber avoids the body shot from Turpin.
Turpin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tayber moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jebidiah Tayber will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randolph Turpin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Turpin lands a glancing blow to the side of Tayber's head.
Tayber throws a wild body kick that Turpin sees coming a mile off.
Turpin moves out of range of the body kick from Tayber.
Turpin misses with a double jab.
Turpin connects with a crisp jab.
Turpin connects with a high kick.
Turpin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Tayber misses.
Turpin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tayber holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turpin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tayber lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turpin trying to control the position but instead, Tayber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turpin into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tayber is trying to maintain a safe position but Turpin gets an underhook and turns Tayber into the cage.
Tayber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jebidiah Tayber has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turpin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Turpin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turpin is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tayber trying to land knees to the body.
Turpin avoids the elbow strike from Tayber, against the cage.
Tayber pushes off an throws an elbow but Turpin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Turpin is trying to break the clinch but Tayber is controlling him.
Tayber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turpin is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Turpin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turpin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turpin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Turpin wants to break free but Tayber has control.
The referee calls for Turpin to work.
Turpin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tayber has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tayber takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tayber.
Tayber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tayber.
Turpin avoids a wild elbow strike from Tayber.
Tayber slows down the pace here.
Tayber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turpin is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tayber is keeping busy.
Turpin manages to break the clinch.
Turpin throws an off balance right hand
and Tayber counters with a nice body shot.
Turpin throws a head kick but Tayber moves out of range.
Turpin swings widly with a right hand
and Tayber moves into the clinch.
Turpin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tayber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turpin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tayber lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpin tries to throw a body punch but Tayber avoids it by throwing Turpin back against the cage.
Randolph Turpin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jebidiah Tayber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turpin managing to block the knees to the body from Tayber.
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 Jebidiah Tayber.
Well Tayber 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebidiah Tayber!
After winning the bout, Jebidiah Tayber 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyborg comes to the cage accompanied by Awaken . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Cyborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyborg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bishop quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bishop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cyborg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head.
Cyborg looks to land a strike but Bishop avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cyborg wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Cyborg throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Cyborg.
Cyborg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bishop is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Cyborg keeps moving.
Cyborg controlling Bishop's posture.
Cyborg is trying to keep Bishop in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Cyborg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bishop thows a body shot but no joy.
Bishop lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cyborg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cyborg takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cyborg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Cyborg tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cyborg's head.
Cyborg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bishop to score with a decent uppercut.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
Cyborg tries to score with a low kick but Bishop moves his leg out of the way.
Cyborg throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Cyborg. Cyborg maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Cyborg controls his hands.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cyborg misses with a punch on the inside.
Cyborg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Cyborg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
Cyborg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop digs a right hand into Cyborg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cyborg's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Cyborg avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Cyborg lands a shoulder strike.
Cyborg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cyborg lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Cyborg throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
A short body shot lands from Cyborg as the two fighters clinch.
Bishop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyborg.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cyborg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cyborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cyborg lands a shoulder strike.
Cyborg tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Cyborg back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cyborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cyborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Cyborg.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cyborg struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Cyborg.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Cyborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cyborg scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cyborg throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bishop tries a body shot but Cyborg blocks it.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Cyborg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Bishop will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cyborg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bishop cracks Cyborg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cyborg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Cyborg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cyborg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cyborg jabs Bishop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cyborg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. Cyborg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cyborg takes one to the side of the head.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop lands a nice hook to Cyborg's body. Cyborg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Cyborg tries to land a leg kick but Bishop saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Cyborg misses.
Cyborg wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cyborg misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Cyborg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cyborg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kevin Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop swings for the body but Cyborg moves out of range.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown but Cyborg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bishop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bishop misses with a body shot
and Cyborg counters with a nice body kick.
Cyborg tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches up with Cyborg, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes Cyborg against the cage but Cyborg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bishop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cyborg.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cyborg has managed to clinch.
Cyborg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cyborg tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Kevin Bishop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cyborg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Cyborg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cyborg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Cyborg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop working aggressively here.
Cyborg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cyborg.
Cyborg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cyborg misses with a punch on the inside.
Cyborg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Cyborg.
Cyborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cyborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cyborg swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop trying to control the position but instead, Cyborg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bishop into the cage.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cyborg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bishop.
Cyborg throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Cyborg.
Bishop digs a right hand into Cyborg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cyborg's gas tank.
Cyborg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cyborg working aggressively here.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Cyborg.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Cyborg's head.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Cyborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cyborg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cyborg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Cyborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cyborg.
Cyborg scores with a hook 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!
Cyborg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg blocks an uppercut.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Cyborg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyborg.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Cyborg tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cyborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Cyborg.
A short left from Bishop.
Cyborg pushes Bishop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cyborg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cyborg throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cyborg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cyborg dominated that second round.
That's time! Cyborg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bishop avoids the head kick by Cyborg.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cyborg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cyborg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Cyborg throws a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Cyborg.
Some bone on bone action there as Bishop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab from Bishop.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
and Cyborg counters with a low kick, right behind Bishop 's knee.
Cyborg connects with an inside leg kick.
Cyborg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cyborg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Some bone on bone action there as Bishop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cyborg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cyborg misses with a low kick.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Cyborg shows good takedown defense.
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Cyborg. Cyborg maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Cyborg.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Cyborg working aggressively here.
A short right from Cyborg on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Cyborg.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Cyborg.
Cyborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cyborg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cyborg.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Cyborg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cyborg misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Cyborg.
Cyborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cyborg.
Cyborg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cyborg tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Cyborg back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cyborg misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cyborg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop tries a body shot but Cyborg blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Cyborg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cyborg prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Cyborg misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cyborg fails to land.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Cyborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cyborg.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cyborg's elbow.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyborg.
Cyborg tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Cyborg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cyborg's elbow.
Cyborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cyborg misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop tries to work over Cyborg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Cyborg tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Cyborg back against the cage.
Cyborg pushes Bishop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Cyborg controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyborg.
Cyborg misses with some punches.
Cyborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cyborg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg blocks an uppercut.
Cyborg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Cyborg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cyborg misses with the head strike.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Cyborg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop presses Cyborg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cyborg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Cyborg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cyborg is working Bishop over against the cage.
Bishop taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Cyborg controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Cyborg.
Cyborg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cyborg lands a left hand.
Cyborg blocks a body shot from Bishop.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Cyborg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cyborg 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Cyborg!
After winning the bout, Chris Cyborg 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov has chosen Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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274 lbs
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34
275 lbs
27 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksander Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ivanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
Ivanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thompson quickly recovers to half guard.
Thompson wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Ivanov wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ivanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thompson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ivanov trying to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson wants to control but Ivanov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thompson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Ivanov controlling the pace for now.
Ivanov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thompson is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wanted to stand there but Ivanov had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry Thompson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson slips a jab from Ivanov.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henry Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Ivanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ivanov is looking for submissions but instead, Thompson has regained full guard.
Ivanov pushes down on Thompson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ivanov controlling the pace.
Thompson wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ivanov trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Thompson pushes Ivanov off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivanov with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thompson slips a straight right by Ivanov.
Ivanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson works Ivanov's body with a nice hook.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivanov swivels and escapes.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Ivanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Ivanov lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Ivanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aleksander Ivanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanov swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
Ivanov tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Henry Thompson has been cut.
Ivanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Ivanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ivanov tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Ivanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivanov swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Ivanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Ivanov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanov. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Ivanov tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivanov connects with the punch.
Thompson jabs Ivanov right on the nose. Ivanov blinks but takes it well.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
Ivanov misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov slips under a jab from Thompson.
Thompson clinches.
Ivanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanov working aggressively here.
Ivanov has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanov can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov working aggressively here.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Ivanov has the dominant position.
Ivanov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ivanov tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Ivanov back against the cage.
Ivanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Thompson misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Thompson's cut.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ivanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Ivanov as he connects with a hook.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Ivanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson misses with a hook
and Ivanov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thompson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thompson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Thompson trying to control here.
Ivanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thompson is not content to let Ivanov control the position.
Ivanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Ivanov eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Ivanov eventually gives up the hold.
Thompson is not content to let Ivanov control the position.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thompson manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ivanov passes into half guard.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.
Aleksander Ivanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ivanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thompson wants to control the action here but instead Ivanov manages to pass to full mount!
Ivanov looking to ground and pound but Thompson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov content just to control the position here.
Thompson wants to control but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ivanov controlling his opponent.
Ivanov fails to advance to Thompson's back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.
Henry Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson tries to hold on but Ivanov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Ivanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ivanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Ivanov!
After the big win, Aleksander Ivanov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Florencio Dragovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragovich comes into the arena with Pink Floyd - $MON€Y$ blaring out of the sound system. Aldo has chosen Rough Rida as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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31
185 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Florencio Dragovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo lands with a hook. Dragovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dragovich shoots in but no luck this time.
Aldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aldo lands with a good body shot.
Dragovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragovich looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
Aldo tries to keep at a distance but Dragovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body.
Dragovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo blocks a body shot from Dragovich.
Dragovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dragovich tries to throw a body punch but Aldo avoids it by throwing Dragovich back against the cage.
Aldo tries to work over Dragovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dragovich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florencio Dragovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldo misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragovich slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Aldo - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aldo lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Aldo.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragovich.
Aldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
Come on Dragovich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dragovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo working aggressively here.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Dragovich.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dragovich tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
Dragovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragovich.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dragovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragovich misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo being controlled against the cage.
Dragovich taking a breather.
Dragovich stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Florencio Dragovich.
Dragovich misses the jab.
Aldo drives through and clinches with Dragovich against the cage.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Aldo.
Aldo lands a shot to the body.
Dragovich is breathing heavily.
Dragovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dragovich misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragovich misses with a body shot.
Dragovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Dragovich.
Aldo clinches.
Dragovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aldo prevents it.
Aldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dragovich is looking to control Aldo's arms but Aldo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dragovich has his back to the cage.
Dragovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragovich lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.
A shot in the inside from Aldo.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Aldo.
Aldo misses with the head strike.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragovich blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo misses with the head strike.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Dragovich.
Dragovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aldo blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aldo.
Dragovich is rocked!
Aldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dragovich or not.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dragovich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aldo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Aldo misses with a hook. Dragovich ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragovich's head.
Aldo drops Dragovich with a beautiful combination! Dragovich stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Aldo is looking for the KO!
Oh Dragovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dragovich tries to keep at a distance but Aldo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dragovich or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aldo throws an overhand right that drops Dragovich like a sack of potatoes! Aldo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tico Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture's entrance music is Mama said knock you out. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
156 lbs
28 - 8 - 2 |
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149 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Couture!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tico Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cortez misses with a hook
and Couture counters with a left and a right that stings Cortez.
Couture chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cortez can pounce on him.
Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cortez throws a chopping leg kick but Couture manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Couture lands a nice looking body shot.
Couture moves out of range of the body kick.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Couture sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Couture stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cortez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Couture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cortez.
Cortez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez thows a body shot but no joy.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Couture's shoulder, as Couture tries to avoid the shot.
Tico Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez lands with an uppercut that bounces Couture off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Cortez misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Couture.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture moves out of range of the body kick from Cortez.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cortez.
Cortez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Couture lands with an overhand left.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez blocks a leg kick.
Cortez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cortez wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Cortez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture shoots and misses
and Cortez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez throws a hook but Couture blocks it.
Couture lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Cortez moves out of range as Couture throws a body kick.
Couture walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cortez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Couture at a distance.
Cortez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Couture looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cortez throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Couture counters with a good low kick that Cortez was not able to check.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortez lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cortez.
Couture misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Cortez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Cortez misses.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Cortez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tico Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Cortez clinches up with Couture and pushes him back against the cage.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cortez.
Couture blocks a body shot from Cortez.
Couture takes a shot to the head.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
Couture tries to work over Cortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couture is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cortez is defending well.
Cortez gets through Couture's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Couture breaks from the clinch.
Cortez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Couture.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Cortez forces Couture back against the cage and clinches.
Cortez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coutures head.
Cortez tries to work over Couture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cortez tries to work over Couture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Cortez lands.
Cortez throws a wild body kick that Couture sees coming a mile off.
Couture takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cortez is able to avoid easily.
Cortez defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Couture cracks the inside of Cortez's front leg.
Cortez lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Couture is looking to wear down Cortez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cortez throws a low kick but Couture moves out of range easily.
Cortez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Couture avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Cortez lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Cortez scores with a decent looking hook.
Cortez cracks Couture with an open hand slap.
Cortez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez 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.
Cortez digs a good hook to Couture's body.
Cortez has managed to clinch.
Cortez prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez blocks a body shot from Couture.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture digs a right hand into Cortez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cortez's gas tank.
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cortez avoids it really well and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
Couture takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture thuds his shin into the meat of Cortez's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Cortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Cortez throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
A jab from Cortez does it's job there.
Couture with a poor takedown
and Cortez counters with an inside leg kick.
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Cortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Cortez tries to move into range but Couture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cortez thows a body kick. Couture tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cortez lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Cortez.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couture throws a right and a left that both miss.
Couture thows a body shot but no joy.
Cortez doesn't manage to clinch there - Couture circles away.
Cortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Couture momentarily.
Cortez throws out a powerful jab.
Cortez moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
Tico Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Couture.
Couture throws an off balance right hand
letting Cortez counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cortez scores with the left hand. Couture knows he should have avoided that one.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez.
A low kick from Cortez is predictable there
and Couture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Couture needs to keep his hands up - Cortez had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture throws a hook to the side of Cortez's head but Cortez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cortez lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couture looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cortez prevents the takedown attempt.
Cortez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cortez can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Couture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cortez.
Couture tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cortez smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez scores with a punch to the head.
Cortez tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk. Couture catches Cortez right on the button with a cross.
Cortez moves into the clinch successfully.
Cortez misses with a knee to the head.
Cortez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture blocking some punches.
Cortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Couture as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Cortez really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cortez connects with a jab.
Couture throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily.
Cortez misses with a left hand
and Couture makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Couture misses with a looping right.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Couture, right into the meat.
Couture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Couture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortez misses with a body shot
and Couture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture throws a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cortez lands with a hook. Couture tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortez throws a hook but Couture avoids it easily.
Couture takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Couture counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cortez.
Couture looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Couture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cortez.
Couture scores with a one two! Cortez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.
Cortez feints and then cracks Couture's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Couture down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture throws a wild body kick that Cortez sees coming a mile off.
Couture is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez connects with a looping right hand.
Cortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Cortez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Couture staying out of range there.
Couture scores with a kick to the midsection.
Couture blocks a low kick nicely.
Cortez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Couture under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.
Couture paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Couture misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Cortez with a nice cross.
Couture takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Couture on the side of the head.
Cortez looks to land a body kick but Couture moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Cortez dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cortez lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortez is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Cortez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cortez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cortez forces Couture back against the cage and clinches.
Couture has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cortez uses from the top position.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Cortez won't allow Couture to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couture is keeping the position for now.
Cortez trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Tico Cortez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Cortez tries to land a body kick
and Couture counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Couture lands a nice looking body shot.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cortez lands a slapping body shot.
Cortez takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Cortez misses.
Brandon Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez motions for Couture to come forward. Cortez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cortez, right into the meat.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cortez's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Couture avoids them all with ease.
Cortez takes the fight into the clinch.
Couture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez throws a good cross that connects.
Cortez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cortez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crunch! Cortez slams his shin into Couture's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Couture's shoulder, as Couture tries to avoid the shot.
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Cortez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cortez.
It looks like Tico Cortez has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Couture. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Couture has time to react.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Cortez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cortez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Cortez!
Tico Cortez is the new featherweight champion!
Tico Cortez decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Arkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dantavious McJuckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McJuckett has chosen "Sinister Kid" The Black Keys as his entrance music. James Arkley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dantavious McJuckett's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Arkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dantavious McJuckett!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arkley checks a leg kick nicely.
Arkley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McJuckett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McJuckett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McJuckett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arkley thows a body shot but no joy.
McJuckett scores with a leg kick.
McJuckett scores with a kick to the midsection.
McJuckett moves out of range as Arkley throws a body kick.
Arkley misses with a kick to the body.
Arkley misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as McJuckett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arkley doesn't seem phased though.
McJuckett misses with a body punch
and Arkley counters with a good, hard body kick but McJuckett shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McJuckett is looking to land body kicks.
Arkley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Arkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McJuckett.
Arkley lands with a nice body punch.
Arkley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJuckett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arkley.
Arkley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arkley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McJuckett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McJuckett lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from Arkley.
McJuckett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McJuckett lands a head kick!
Arkley slips under a jab from McJuckett.
A punch combination from Arkley misses.
McJuckett slips a straight right by Arkley.
The fighters circling - Arkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arkley staying out of range there.
Arkley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McJuckett takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McJuckett keeps Arkley at a distance using the push kick.
Arkley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James Arkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Arkley blocks the leg kick.
Arkley misses with a lunging right hand
and McJuckett counters with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McJuckett, right into the meat.
McJuckett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McJuckett misses the shot to the body.
Arkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
McJuckett throws a predictable looking body shot
and McJuckett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McJuckett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McJuckett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick there by Arkley.
Arkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McJuckett.
Arkley 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett tries to land a front kick but Arkley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McJuckett avoids a kick to the body.
McJuckett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McJuckett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arkley, as that shot connected.
Arkley throws a looping overhand right but McJuckett ducks down to avoid it.
Arkley thuds his shin into the meat of McJuckett's side.
Arkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McJuckett was well out of range. Poor timing from Arkley.
Arkley misses with a series of wild punches.
Arkley misses with a few strikes there.
Arkley 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.
Arkley thumps McJuckett with a low kick.
McJuckett lands with a kick to the temple. Arkley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McJuckett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McJuckett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McJuckett lands an overhand right.
Arkley blocks the body kick.
Arkley misses with a low kick.
Arkley looks to throw the jab but McJuckett is out of range.
Arkley just misses with a punch to the body.
McJuckett moves out of range of the body kick from Arkley.
Arkley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McJuckett moves out of range as Arkley throws a body kick.
McJuckett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from McJuckett misses.
McJuckett lands with a kick to the temple. Arkley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McJuckett.
McJuckett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arkley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dantavious McJuckett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McJuckett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arkley.
Arkley throws a leg kick but McJuckett moved away.
Arkley misses with a head kick.
McJuckett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arkley.
McJuckett just misses with a punch to the body.
Arkley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and McJuckett counters with a nice kick to the body.
Arkley scores with a nice body kick.
McJuckett digs a good hook to Arkley's body.
Arkley scores with a jab to the head.
McJuckett moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Arkley tenderised McJuckett's leg. McJuckett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arkley thumps McJuckett with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McJuckett motions for Arkley to come forward. McJuckett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McJuckett feints and as Arkley raises his hands in defense, McJuckett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McJuckett wants to control from the top but Arkley keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJuckett wants to pass the guard but Arkley is keeping the position.
Arkley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arkley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McJuckett trying to control the position from guard on top but Arkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arkley looking for a sweep. Not yet Arkley, not yet.
McJuckett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arkley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McJuckett trying to control the position from guard on top but Arkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McJuckett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arkley's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McJuckett.
McJuckett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arkley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McJuckett advances position into side control!
McJuckett in side control, throwing shots but Arkley defends.
Sloppy strikes there by McJuckett.
Arkley stops McJuckett from passing to mount.
McJuckett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McJuckett trying to control the position but Arkley is working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McJuckett advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett lands with some strikes.
McJuckett thowing shots but they're missing.
McJuckett dominating with strikes here.
McJuckett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McJuckett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arkley is squirming around, avoiding McJuckett's attempts to control the action.
McJuckett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Arkley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McJuckett pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkley can't escape the position.
Arkley is bucking up trying to escape but McJuckett cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Arkley is looking to get to half guard.
Arkley is squirming around, avoiding McJuckett's attempts to control the action.
McJuckett unloads with some shots from mount but Arkley bucks and avoids them well.
McJuckett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McJuckett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McJuckett postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Arkley looks a forlorn figure.
McJuckett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arkley is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McJuckett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dantavious McJuckett 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!
McJuckett misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by McJuckett.
McJuckett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arkley in his tracks.
McJuckett lands with a slapping head kick.
Dantavious McJuckett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from McJuckett tenderised Arkley's leg. Arkley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McJuckett counters with a good, hard body kick but Arkley shrugs it off.
Arkley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McJuckett checks it well.
McJuckett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arkley's sensitive parts.
Arkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arkley throws a body kick that misses.
McJuckett throws a hook but Arkley avoids it easily.
McJuckett throws a sloppy head kick and Arkley moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McJuckett scores with a spinning back kick!
McJuckett swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arkley moves out of range as McJuckett throws a body kick.
Arkley misses with a kick to the body.
McJuckett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arkley takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McJuckett throws a head kick but Arkley moves out of range.
McJuckett scores with a body shot.
McJuckett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arkley fails to land with a series of punches.
McJuckett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arkley's calf.
McJuckett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arkley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arkley misses with a right hand
and McJuckett counters with a head kick.
Arkley misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McJuckett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arkley avoids the head kick by McJuckett.
McJuckett lands a nice hook to Arkley's body. Arkley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McJuckett staying out of range there.
McJuckett thows a body shot but no joy.
McJuckett jabs Arkley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arkley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McJuckett throws a wild body kick that Arkley sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from McJuckett.
McJuckett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arkley throws a jab when McJuckett was well out of range.
Arkley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McJuckett misses with a wild body shot.
McJuckett feints and then cracks Arkley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arkley down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett throws a front kick that sends Arkley stumbling back into the cage.
McJuckett throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Arkley.
Arkley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McJuckett throws a front kick aimed at Arkley's knee but Arkley avoids it well.
Arkley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arkley misses with a straight left.
McJuckett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arkley rather than just go for the knockout.
Arkley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arkley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McJuckett tries to work over Arkley's front leg with a kick but Arkley checks it.
Arkley throws a hook but McJuckett avoids it easily.
Arkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Arkley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McJuckett checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkley blocks a head kick by McJuckett.
McJuckett lands a head kick!
McJuckett avoids a kick to the body.
Arkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McJuckett was well out of range. Poor timing from Arkley.
Arkley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McJuckett scores with a nice body kick.
McJuckett throws a sloppy head kick and Arkley moves out of range easily.
McJuckett takes a swing at Arkley's ribcage but misses.
McJuckett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McJuckett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arkley throws a low kick but McJuckett moves out of range easily.
James Arkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arkley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dantavious McJuckett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McJuckett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dantavious McJuckett!
An out of breath Dantavious McJuckett 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randal Pritchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Santana Ft Everlast - Put Your Lights On. Pritchard has chosen English Blood, Irish Heart - By Morrissey as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Randal Pritchard!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pritchard is out of range and Cartman settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Pritchard.
Pritchard tests Cartman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Pritchard misses its intended target.
Cartman thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Pritchard does no damage.
Cartman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pritchard pushes Cartman away with a front kick.
Pritchard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cartman at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pritchard throws a low kick, looking for Cartman's leg but Cartman calmly moves out of range.
Cartman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pritchard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman throws a big elbow that misses.
Cartman preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pritchard wants to sweep here but Cartman controlling him for the moment.
Cartman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartman postures up in Pritchard's guard and throws a big left but Pritchard blocks it.
Pritchard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartman.
Pritchard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pritchard trying to control the position here.
Cartman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman trying to control but Pritchard is working from the bottom.
Pritchard pulls Cartman in close to prevent any damage.
Cartman throws a big elbow that misses.
Cartman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pritchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pritchard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cartman tests Pritchard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pritchard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman shoots in and gets a takedown into Pritchard's guard.
Pritchard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cartman has passed into side control.
Cartman working away.
Cartman throws a strike aimed at the side of Pritchard's head but Pritchard avoids it well.
Cartman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cartman is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pritchard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pritchard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cartman.
Cartman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pritchard!
Cartman dominating with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by Cartman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cartman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cartman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pritchard because Cartman loaded up on that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pritchard is trying to escape the mount.
Cartman lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cartman.
Pritchard is rocked!
Cartman lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Pritchard out cold! Pritchard is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Cartman!
Eric Cartman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekapuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhymes has chosen Winter Warz as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Busta Rhymes enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Kealekapuna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Busta Rhymes!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhymes, as that shot connected.
Rhymes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kealekapuna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rhymes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna connects with an inside leg kick.
Kealekapuna lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhymes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kealekapuna if he has to take too many more of those.
Kealekapuna throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhymes counters with a leg kick.
Kealekapuna throws a nice head kick!
Kealekapuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kealekapuna throws a sloppy head kick
and Rhymes counters with a stiff right hand.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kealekapuna! Rhymes is out on his feet! Kealekapuna rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rhymes is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rhymes is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moses Kealekapuna!
Moses Kealekapuna is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Moses Kealekapuna made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hell's Balls Recovery (160) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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