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CWFL 197 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kook Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kook Killa!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Robertson.
Killa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killa wants to slow Robertson down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Killa. That's going to slow Robertson down.
Killa misses with a looping right.
Killa throws a leg kick but Robertson checks it.
Killa throws out a leg kick but Robertson moves out of range and Killa only half commits.
Killa moves out of range as Robertson strikes.
Killa needs to keep his hands up - Robertson had a free shot at his head there.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Killa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Killa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good shot there by Robertson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robertson. That's going to slow Killa down.
Kook Killa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killa tries to move into range but Robertson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Robertson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson lands with an uppercut that bounces Killa off the cage and back into range.
Killa tried to score with a low kick but Robertson checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson looking to score a takedown here. Killa is defending well but Robertson drives through and ends up in Killa's guard.
Robertson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Killa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robertson landing with the ground and pound.
Killa keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Robertson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Killa wants to sweep here but Robertson controlling him for the moment.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brian Robertson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Robertson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Robertson shoots in and gets a takedown into Killa's guard.
Robertson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Robertson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killa throws a head kick but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson misses with a looping right.
Robertson lands an overhand right.
Robertson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killa throws a leg kick
and Robertson counters with a nice body shot.
Robertson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Killa misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Robertson - just one landing.
Robertson has Killa up against the cage in a clinch.
Killa is trying to force a seperation but Robertson has the dominant position.
Robertson jumps into guard, dragging Killa to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson has his hands on Killa's head, controlling the position.
Robertson has a closed guard, preventing Killa from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Robertson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robertson scores with a sloppy right hand. Killa should have avoided that one.
Robertson checks a leg kick.
Robertson lands a glancing blow to the side of Killa's head.
Killa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brian Robertson is winning the standup battle so far.
Killa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Killa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robertson finds it's way round the side to connect with Killa's head.
A head kick by Killa misses
and Robertson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Robertson.
Robertson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Robertson lands a lovely overhand right.
Robertson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robertson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Robertson lands in his opponent's guard.
Robertson stands up over Killa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa wants to improve his position but instead Robertson has moved into half guard.
Robertson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Killa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Killa is looking for a sweep. Robertson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robertson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Robertson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killa defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to control the action in half guard but Killa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Brian Robertson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Killa looks to throw the jab but Robertson is out of range.
Killa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robertson checks a leg kick.
Robertson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killa.
A lazy body kick from Killa
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Killa wants to slow Robertson down by chopping away at his legs.
Robertson checks a leg kick nicely.
Robertson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Killa has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa throws a lazy head kick
and Robertson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Killa!
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
Killa is desperately trying to improve his position but Robertson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson controlling the pace for now.
Robertson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killa is bucking up trying to escape but Robertson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson lands a nice shot to the head.
Killa is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Robertson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Robertson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Killa doesn't seem phased though.
Robertson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Killa tried to score with a low kick but Robertson checks it.
Killa throws a sloppy head kick
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Killa drops his hands momentarily and Robertson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Killa throws a sloppy head kick and Robertson moves out of range easily.
Robertson instigates a clinch.
Killa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Robertson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killa wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Robertson.
A short right from Robertson on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Robertson on the inside.
A body shot lands from Robertson.
Killa is trying to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Killa wants to get back to striking at distance but Robertson won't allow it.
Robertson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killa is rocked!
Killa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killa is still on wobbly legs! Can Robertson finish him?
Killa blocking some punches.
Robertson throws a punch but it's blocked by Killa.
A head punch on the inside from Robertson fails to land.
Killa blocks an uppercut.
Robertson working aggressively here.
Killa seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robertson.
Kook Killa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Killa! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Robertson is unloading with more strikes now! Killa drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Robertson!
A very excited looking Brian Robertson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arshad Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh comes to the cage accompanied by Check it out. On his way into the cage it seems that Arshad Singh has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arshad Singh seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arshad Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Douglas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Singh's calf.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Douglas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Singh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh.
Douglas misses with a body punch
and Singh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Douglas thinking.
Douglas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Singh avoids the body shot from Douglas.
A head kick misses from Singh.
Douglas misses with a hook. Singh ducked under it nicely.
Singh closes the distance and pushes Douglas back into the cage.
Douglas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Douglas connects with an inside leg kick.
Singh jabs at Douglas's body.
Singh darts in and clinches Douglas up against the cage.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Singh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Douglas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Billy Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Singh does it's job there.
Douglas scores with a nice body kick.
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Douglas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Singh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Douglas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas tries a body shot but Singh blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Singh breaks from the clinch.
Billy Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Douglas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Singh moves out of range as Douglas strikes.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses
and Singh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Singh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Douglas's guard.
Singh trying to control from half guard but Douglas is working away.
Singh is working for a kimura but Douglas is defending it quite comfortably.
Douglas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is trying to get back to full guard.
Singh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Douglas's head.
It looks like Singh is going to stand back up.
Singh trying to mount his opponent but Douglas defends it.
Singh is looking to take a break and control but Douglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas wants to get back to full guard.
Douglas is refusing to be controlled, as Singh sits in half guard.
Singh tries to stand but can't do so whilst Douglas controls his leg.
Douglas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Douglas is looking to escape.
Douglas taking some punishment here, with Singh in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshad Singh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Singh looks for the body kick but Douglas saw that one coming.
Douglas scores with a shot to the body.
Douglas throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Douglas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Singhs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Singh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Douglas defends it nicely.
Singh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Singh lands in his opponent's guard.
Singh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Singh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Douglas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Douglas holds on and takes a little breather.
Singh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're going to have a standup here because Arshad Singh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Singh staying out of range there.
Douglas connects with a body shot that sends Singh's belly button to the back.
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Douglas misses
and Singh counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice jab there from Douglas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Singh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Douglas misses.
Singh scores with a leg kick.
Douglas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Douglas wants it to stay on the feet.
Douglas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Billy Douglas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh closes the distance but Douglas moves to the side
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh gets a takedown into half guard.
Douglas wants to get back to his feet.
Douglas is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh is just content to waste time from the top position. Douglas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Singh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Singh stops Douglas from standing up.
Arshad Singh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Douglas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Singh is now in half guard.
Douglas is pressing down on Singh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Singh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas pulls Singh in close to prevent any damage.
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Douglas's guard.
Douglas wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Douglas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Singh wants to land a leg kick but Douglas is out of range.
Arshad Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Douglas blocks a head kick by Singh.
Singh throws a push kick but Douglas slaps the foot to one side.
Douglas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Douglas enables Singh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Douglas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Singh throws a big elbow that misses.
Singh wanted to stand there but Douglas had control of the position.
Singh looking to sit in guard and control but Douglas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Douglas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Douglas throws a head kick that half lands.
A leg kick checked by Singh.
Singh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Singh avoids a kick to the body.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt.
Singh doesn't manage to clinch there - Douglas circles away.
Singh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Douglas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Singh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Douglas backs up against the cage.
Singh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick from Singh lands but Douglas takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh shoots in and drives through. Douglas sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Douglas throws a right hand that Singh ducks under and follows up with a left that Singh also avoids with ease.
Singh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh is looking to clinch but Douglas is avoiding it.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab.
Singh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arshad Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh rushes Douglas and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Douglas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Douglas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douglas lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Singh blocks a body shot from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Douglas.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh wants to take the fight to the mat but Douglas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Singh has had enough of the clinch but Douglas keeps him there for the moment.
Douglas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Singh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Douglas misses with a punch to the body.
Singh working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Douglas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Singh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singh's elbow.
Douglas working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Douglas.
Douglas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singh tries to break free but Douglas pushes him back against the cage.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh has hold of one of Douglas's legs. Douglas is fighting the takedown attempt but Singh gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Singh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Singh is fighting to break Douglas's control of his arms but Douglas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Douglas.
I think Douglas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jik Chuyhn Jyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jik Chuyhn Jyu enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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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
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guy Downs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jik Chuyhn Jyu!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downs closes the distance and clinches up with Jyu, looking for a takedown. Downs pushes Jyu against the cage but Jyu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jyu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downs tries to clinch up but Jyu circles away and keeps his distance.
Jyu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jyu scores with a nice body kick.
Downs tries to clinch but Jyu is having none of it.
Downs tries to clinch but Jyu is having none of it.
Jyu cracks a nice hook into Downs's ribs.
Jyu stuffs the takedown attempt from Downs. Downs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jyu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jyu as he avoids it easily.
Downs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jyu lands a nice shot that snaps Downs's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jyu. That's going to slow Downs down.
Jyu keeps Downs at a distance using the push kick.
Jyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jyu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Downs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Downs.
Jyu scores with a leg kick.
Downs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jyu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jyu swings for the body but Downs moves out of range.
Jyu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jyu throws a leg kick that misses.
Jyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Downs shoots for a double leg takedown but Jyu sprawls well. He's pushed Downs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jyu as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Jyu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jyu lands a right hook to the body.
Downs has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Downs tries to clinch but Jyu moves out of range.
Jyu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jyu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Downs jumps guard but Jyu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Downs tries for a takedown but Jyu manages to get underhooks.
Jyu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jyu lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Jyu.
A shot in the inside from Jyu.
Jyu lands a body shot.
Downs working aggressively here.
Jyu slowing the pace effectively.
Jyu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Downs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jyu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jyu.
Jyu digs a right hand into Downs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Downs's gas tank.
Jyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Downs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downs is trying to break the clinch but Jyu has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyu digs a right hand into Downs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Downs's gas tank.
Downs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Downs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jyu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jyu tries to work over Downs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Downs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jyu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jyu stalling in the clinch.
Jyu works on Downs's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Jyu.
Jyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jyu gets underhooks to prevent Downs's takedown attempt.
Jyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Jyu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Jyu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jyu fails to land.
Jyu gets underhooks to prevent Downs's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Downs shoots in for a takedown but Jyu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Downs gets tackled into the cage by Jyu. Jyu maintains the clinch.
Jyu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jyu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jyu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Downs blocking some punches.
Jyu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jyu just leaning against Downs, taking a breather.
Jyu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jyu lands an uppercut.
Jyu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jyu just leaning against Downs, taking a breather.
Downs prevents a body shot from Jyu.
Jyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Jyu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Come on Jyu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jyu misses with a knee strike.
Downs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Jyu.
Jyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jyu.
Jyu scores with a shot to the side of Downs's head.
Jyu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jyu.
Downs tries to pull guard but Jyu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jyu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Downs backwards.
Jyu is pushing Downs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Downs tries to pull guard but Jyu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jyu is defending well.
A short right from Jyu on the inside.
Jyu gets through Downs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jyu on the inside.
Jyu slows down the pace here.
Jyu tries to work over Downs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Downs blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Downs backwards.
Jyu lands an uppercut.
Jyu lands with a left to the head.
Jyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Downs managing to block the knees to the body from Jyu.
Jyu throws a head punch that misses.
Jyu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jyu working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Jyu.
Jyu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Downss head.
Jyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jyu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Downs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downs tries for a takedown but Jyu manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Downs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jyu lands with a right to the head.
Jyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Downs.
Downs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jyu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Downs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Jyu to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jyu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for Jyu to work.
Jyu lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Downs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jyu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Downs rather than just go for the knockout.
Jyu keeps the fight on the outside.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt - Jyu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jyu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jyu wants it to stay on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jyu.
Downs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jyu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Downs.
Jyu lands a leg kick that knocks Downs off balance momentarily.
Jyu throws a low kick but Downs moves out of range easily.
Downs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Downs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jyu can pounce on him.
Downs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jyu's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs passes Jyu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Downs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jyu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downs moves nicely into side control.
Downs swings around for an armbar but Jyu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Downs's guard.
Downs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jyu controls the pace.
Jyu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jyu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jyu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jyu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jyu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Downs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jyu has managed to get both his arms back between Downs's legs - danger averted.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs looking for a guillotine here but Jyu defends easily.
Jyu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jik Chuyhn Jyu wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jyu takes the fight into the clinch.
Downs tries to pull guard but Jyu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Downs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jyu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Downs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jyu has him pressed against the cage.
Downs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jyu walks away with a smile on his face. Downs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Downs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jyu. Jyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Jyu cracks Downs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Downs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Downs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jyu is fending him off so far but Downs persists. Nope, Jyu circles away and we're back to standing.
Downs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Downs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but Jyu shows good takedown defense.
Jyu throws a shot to the body.
Jyu is looking to slow Downs down with leg kicks.
Jyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Downs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jyu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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.
Jyu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Downs momentarily.
Guy Downs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Downs fails with the takedown.
Nice shot by Jyu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jik Chuyhn Jyu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jyu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jik Chuyhn Jyu!
A victorious Jik Chuyhn Jyu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azevedo comes into the arena with I'm a Soldier, I'm a Fighter blaring out of the sound system. Sanchez has chosen Montage as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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220 lbs
27 - 16 - 2 |
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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
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Azevedo counters with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Azevedo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanchez won't be happy with that.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sanchez slows the pace down in half guard.
Azevedo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez won't allow Azevedo to sweep him here.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez postures up.
Azevedo wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Azevedo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hugo Azevedo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juan Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Azevedo circles away.
Hugo Azevedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sanchez.
Azevedo throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into Azevedo's guard.
Azevedo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanchez!
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Azevedo controlling from the full mount.
Azevedo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is landing with some decent strikes but Sanchez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Azevedo raining down shots from the mount!
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Azevedo lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo moves nicely into side control.
Sanchez sneaks back into half guard.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Azevedo is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azevedo pulls his head out easily.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Azevedo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Azevedo is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azevedo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Azevedo sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo lands strikes from half guard.
Sanchez is pressing down on Azevedo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Azevedo defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Azevedo tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Azevedo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Azevedo lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Azevedo swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Azevedo's calf.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Azevedo.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Azevedo but Azevedo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Azevedo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azevedo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hugo Azevedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sanchez.
Azevedo scores with a head kick. Sanchez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Azevedo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azevedo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Azevedo fails to land.
Azevedo leaning against his opponent.
Azevedo stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Azevedo.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Azevedo.
Azevedo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azevedo tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azevedo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Azevedo gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
Azevedo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanchez. Azevedo shrugs it off though.
Good shot there by Azevedo.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez throws a jab when Azevedo was well out of range.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Azevedo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azevedo misses with a body shot.
Azevedo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo misses with a low kick.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azevedo.
Azevedo swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Azevedo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Azevedo drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Azevedo lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez has Azevedo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Azevedo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Azevedo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Azevedo working aggressively here.
Azevedo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Azevedo won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Azevedo.
Stalling in the clinch from Azevedo.
Azevedo tries to pull guard but Sanchez holds him up against the cage and eventually Azevedo drops back down to his feet.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Azevedo is out of range.
Azevedo staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Azevedo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azevedo counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Azevedo defends it nicely.
Azevedo misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Azevedo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Azevedo works his way into full mount!
Azevedo controlling his opponent.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Azevedo is landing with some decent strikes but Sanchez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Azevedo looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Azevedo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sanchez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to hold on but Azevedo pushes him away.
Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azevedo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Azevedo is working for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez frees his head quite easily.
Azevedo looking for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azevedo avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo unloading with bombs!
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Azevedo's attempts to control the action.
Azevedo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Azevedo working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Azevedo landing strikes from the mount.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Azevedo controlling the pace for now.
Azevedo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanchez for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Azevedo controlling the pace for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hugo Azevedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Azevedo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Azevedo trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azevedo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Juan Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azevedo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hugo Azevedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Azevedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azevedo 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Azevedo!
An out of breath Hugo Azevedo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Two's entrance music is North Korean Army Girls Just Want To Have Fun. 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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182 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Hulahula!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Two does no damage.
Hulahula slips under a jab.
Hulahula throws a hook to the side of Two's head but Two sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hulahula lands a slapping body shot.
Two tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hulahula swivels and escapes.
Hulahula clinches.
Hulahula struggles to land a body shot inside as Two controls his hands.
Hulahula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Two backwards.
Two is looking for a takedown.
Hulahula misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Hulahula.
Two pulls guard effortlessly.
Hulahula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulahula lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Hulahula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hulahula throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hulahula defends well.
Hulahula tries to free his leg and advance position but Two is retaining full guard.
Hulahula trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulahula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hulahula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hulahula showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hulahula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulahula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heimo Hulahula has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hulahula throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hulahula takes the fight into the clinch.
Two gets control of Hulahula's arms and successfully pulls guard. Two will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hulahula looking to pass the guard.
Hulahula wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula tries to free his leg and advance position but Two is retaining full guard.
Hulahula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Two not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Two tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hulahula in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hulahula postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hulahula has Two up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Hulahula.
Hulahula lands a nice uppercut.
Hulahula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Twos head.
Hulahula misses with some punches.
Two ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Two no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hulahula won't allow Two to sweep him here.
Hulahula trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulahula stopping the sweep attempt from Two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hulahula wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimo Hulahula dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hulahula fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Two misses with a left hand
and Hulahula counters with a stiff right hand.
Hulahula shoots in for a takedown but Two shows good takedown defense.
Two tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hulahula was well out of range. Poor timing from Two.
Two avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Two.
Hulahula stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hulahula wants it to stay on the feet.
Hulahula scores with a jab. Two acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hulahula throws a chopping leg kick but Two manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hulahula moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Two slaps away a takedown attempt from Hulahula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Two tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Two to score with a decent uppercut.
Two moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hulahula misses with a wild body shot.
Two misses with an uppercut.
Hulahula scores with a hook.
Two uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hulahula.
Two dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hulahula throws an off balance right hand
and Hulahula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Two jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hulahula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Two shoots in looking for a takedown but Hulahula manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Two's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Two has his takedown stuffed
and Hulahula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two tries to sprawl but Hulahula drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hulahula looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hulahula is thwarting Two's attempts to control the position.
Hulahula is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hulahula moves into full mount! Two won't be happy about that!
Hulahula looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula punishing his opponent with strikes.
Two regains half guard.
Two is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hulahula lands with a punch from half guard.
Hulahula perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Two is pressing down on Hulahula's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hulahula distracts Two with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Two is on top in guard.
Two trying to control the position from guard on top but Hulahula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Two working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Two postures up.
Two throwing strikes but missing.
Two landing some decent shots from guard.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hulahula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hulahula is trying to keep Two in close.
Hulahula wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimo Hulahula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Two fails with the takedown.
Hulahula ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Two misses with a straight left.
No luck for Two with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Two.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulahula moves out of range of the strikes.
Two shoots in and drives through. Hulahula sprawls well.
Hulahula shoots in for a double leg but Two sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, jab by Hulahula - just one landing.
Hulahula looks to land a left hand but Two moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two looks to land a right hand but Hulahula moved out of range.
Hulahula takes the fight into the clinch.
Two swings wildly with an uppercut but Hulahula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Two softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hulahula.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hulahula.
Two drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hulahula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Two's elbow.
Hulahula gets through Two's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Hulahula.
Hulahula can't find room to land a body shot as Two controls the action.
Mark Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula misses with the head strike.
Hulahula has Two pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Two manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hulahula misses with some punches.
Two struggles to land a body shot inside as Hulahula controls his hands.
Hulahula is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Two is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Two has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hulahula is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hulahula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Two backwards.
Two is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hulahula pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hulahula misses with a hook to the ribs.
Two lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hulahula turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Two tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Two is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula working the ground and pound but Two is defending the strikes.
Hulahula looking to control but instead Two has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hulahula lands with a punch from half guard.
Heimo Hulahula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hulahula takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hulahula wants to take a breather but Two is having none of it.
Hulahula working the head and body with strikes.
Hulahula looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Two tries to get to full guard but Hulahula has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two is refusing to be controlled, as Hulahula sits in half guard.
Hulahula tries to pass to full mount but Two defends it.
Hulahula trying to control from half guard but Two is working away.
Two makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hulahula makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heimo Hulahula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hulahula 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heimo Hulahula!
An out of breath Heimo Hulahula 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Percival Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Percival Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoidberg tries to score with a low kick but Butcher moves his leg out of the way.
Percival Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butcher.
A combination from Butcher does no damage.
Butcher lands with an overhand left.
Zoidberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zoidberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Butcher circles away.
Zoidberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butcher misses with a kick to the body.
Butcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zoidberg moves out of range as Butcher strikes.
Zoidberg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Butcher if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoidberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Butcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butcher scores with a spinning back kick!
Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Butcher checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Butcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zoidberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.
Butcher throws a head kick but Zoidberg moves out of range.
Butcher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zoidberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zoidberg defending well as Butcher loads up on a big left hand.
Zoidberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Butcher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zoidberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Zoidberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Butcher fails to land.
Butcher can't find room to land a body shot as Zoidberg controls the action.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zoidberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butcher's brow.
Butcher tries to throw a body punch but Zoidberg avoids it by throwing Butcher back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Butcher.
Butcher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoidberg misses with an elbow strike.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Butcher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Butcher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoidberg's elbow.
Butcher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher tries a body shot but Zoidberg blocks it.
Butcher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Butcher as the two fighters clinch.
Butcher lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Butcher tries to work over Zoidberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butcher misses with some punches.
A short right from Butcher on the inside.
Butcher tries a body shot but Zoidberg blocks it.
Zoidberg takes a shot to the head.
Butcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butcher blocks an elbow strike from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg trying to land knees to the body.
Zoidberg misses with an elbow strike.
Butcher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Butcher lands a nice uppercut.
Butcher blocks an elbow strike from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Butcher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoidberg's elbow.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoidberg scores a nice knee to the body.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zoidberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zoidberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Butcher's defenses.
It looks like Percival Butcher has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Zoidberg.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butcher avoiding damage as Zoidberg throws knees to the body.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Butcher can't find room to land a body shot as Zoidberg controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Butcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Percival Butcher's cut.
That's time! Butcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zoidberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Zoidberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zoidberg tries to work over Butcher's front leg with a kick but Butcher checks it.
Zoidberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like John Zoidberg has been cut.
Zoidberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zoidberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Butcher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher throws a chopping leg kick but Zoidberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zoidberg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zoidberg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Butcher checks it well.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zoidberg misses with a low kick as Butcher jumps back.
Butcher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A thudding body kick lands there by Butcher!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Butcher throws a low kick but Zoidberg avoids it.
Butcher throws a push kick but Zoidberg slaps the foot to one side.
Butcher throws a leg kick that misses.
Zoidberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zoidberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zoidberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butcher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zoidberg's head backwards.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoidberg scores with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Butcher.
Butcher clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zoidberg blocks a body shot from Butcher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoidberg crunches a lovely knee into Butcher's ribcage.
Zoidberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zoidberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butcher blocks it with crossed arms.
Percival Butcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Butcher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butcher avoiding damage as Zoidberg throws knees to the body.
Butcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoidberg lands an elbow that stopped Butcher in his tracks for a moment.
Zoidberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Zoidberg.
Butcher blocks an elbow strike from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Butcher shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zoidberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Butcher throws a head punch that misses.
Zoidberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoidberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Butcher has Zoidberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zoidberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zoidberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zoidberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butcher's brow.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Butcher lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Butcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Zoidberg.
Butcher misses with a body punch.
Zoidberg trying to land knees to the body.
Zoidberg missing with knees to the body.
Butcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Butcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Zoidberg controls his hands.
Butcher lands a body punch.
Butcher lands a right hand.
Zoidberg misses with a knee strike.
Zoidberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butcher avoids a wild elbow strike from Zoidberg.
Butcher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Butcher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Butcher dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Butcher cracks Zoidberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zoidberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zoidberg checks a leg kick nicely.
Butcher closes the distance and pushes Zoidberg back into the cage.
Butcher misses with a body punch.
Zoidberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Butcher tries to throw a body punch but Zoidberg avoids it by throwing Butcher back against the cage.
Zoidberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher misses with a body punch.
Butcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Butcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Butcher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoidberg working Butcher over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zoidberg.
Butcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butcher can't find room to land a body shot as Zoidberg controls the action.
Zoidberg blocks a body shot from Butcher.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher avoiding damage as Zoidberg throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Butcher.
Butcher avoiding damage as Zoidberg throws knees to the body.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zoidberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Butcher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Butcher misses with a punch on the inside.
Butcher can't find room to land a body shot as Zoidberg controls the action.
John Zoidberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zoidberg trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Zoidberg.
Butcher lands a right hand.
That has opened up John Zoidberg's cut even more.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zoidberg prevents a body shot from Butcher.
Butcher tries to throw a body punch but Zoidberg avoids it by throwing Butcher back against the cage.
Zoidberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
Butcher misses with a body punch.
Butcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg blocks a body shot from Butcher.
A head punch on the inside from Butcher fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoidberg missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Butcher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Zoidberg.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butcher misses with a body punch.
Butcher tries to work over Zoidberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Butcher shrugs off.
Zoidberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Zoidberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Butcher.
Butcher blocks an elbow strike.
Zoidberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Zoidberg controls his hands.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butcher is working Zoidberg over against the cage.
Zoidberg prevents a body shot from Butcher.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Zoidberg.
Butcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butcher can't find room to land a body shot as Zoidberg controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zoidberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butcher's brow.
Zoidberg pushes off an throws an elbow but Butcher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butcher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoidberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zoidberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Butcher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Butcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Percival Butcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Butcher 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Percival Butcher!
Percival Butcher thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares comes into the arena with TOQUINHO blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Yamada coming out on top.
Palhares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palhares blocks a low kick nicely.
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Yamada scores with a one two! Palhares had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Yamada
and Palhares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamada thuds his shin into the meat of Palhares's side.
Palhares walks into a stiff left hand from Yamada.
Palhares takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Yamada finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamada.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yamada.
Yamada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yamada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Palhares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares works the jab nicely.
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares misses with a low kick as Yamada jumps back.
Palhares keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamada lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yamada thumps Palhares with a low kick.
Palhares tries to land a front kick but Yamada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yamada thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Palhares if he has to take too many more of those.
Kane Yamada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamada punishes Palhares's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamada finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Palhares wants to slow Yamada down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Palhares is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamada. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamada defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
Yamada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamada cracks Palhares with a good jab.
Yamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Palhares throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Palhares swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Palhares checks a leg kick.
Yamada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palhares moves away from the strike by Yamada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares needs to keep his hands up - Yamada had a free shot at his head there.
Palhares takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yamada has managed to clinch.
Yamada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yamada misses with some punches.
Yamada tries to throw a body punch but Palhares avoids it by throwing Yamada back against the cage.
Yamada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palhares taking a breather.
Palhares manages to break the clinch.
Palhares tries to land a front kick but Yamada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kane Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamada lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yamada shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Palhares eats them both and turns towards Yamada to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Yamada.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Palhares misses with a leg kick
and Yamada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
Yamada has managed to clinch.
Yamada misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares blocks a body shot from Yamada.
Yamada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palhares is trying to maintain a safe position but Yamada gets an underhook and turns Palhares into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palhares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palhares tries to throw a body punch but Yamada avoids it by throwing Palhares back against the cage.
Yamada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palhares swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Yamada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Palhares slips a jab and a cross from Yamada.
Palhares scores with a nice strike.
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Yamada cracks Palhares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Palhares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamada throws a front kick that sends Palhares stumbling back into the cage.
Palhares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palhares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palhares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamada avoids the head kick by Palhares.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Palhares scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Palhares misses the target.
Kane Yamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamada wants to clinch.
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
Yamada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Palhares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Palhares will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yamada throws a right and a left that Palhares avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Yamada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palhares doesn't seem phased though.
Yamada tries to clinch but Palhares is having none of it.
Yamada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yamada feints and then cracks Palhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palhares down.
Yamada tried to score with a low kick but Palhares checks it.
Palhares takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamada throws a body punch but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Palhares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick from Yamada misses.
Palhares tries to move into range but Yamada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada connects with an inside leg kick.
Palhares slips a jab from Yamada.
Yamada throws the left hand but Palhares avoids the punch easily.
Palhares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamada misses with a kick to the body.
Yamada moves in looking to clinch but Palhares pushes him off.
Yamada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palhares fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamada misses with a shot to the body
letting Palhares counter with a right hand.
Yamada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palhares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Yamada.
Yamada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palhares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada moves into the clinch successfully.
Palhares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Yamada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yamada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamada scores with a hook to the body.
Yamada leaning his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamada.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamada gets through Palhares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hook to the body lands for Palhares.
Yamada tries to work over Palhares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Yamada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Palhares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palhares throws out the jab.
Yamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palhares.
Yamada throws a combination. Palhares tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yamada throws the kick towards the body but Palhares avoids it.
Yamada throws a shot from downtown. Palhares moves away and avoids it.
Yamada tries to clinch up but Palhares circles away and keeps his distance.
Palhares is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palhares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yamada can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada throws a push kick but Palhares slaps the foot to one side.
Yamada with a hook.
Palhares gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yamada is looking to clinch.
Palhares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamada.
Palhares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Yamada.
Yamada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Palhares - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares sizes up Yamada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Palhares lands with a kick to the temple. Yamada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yamada. Palhares shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Palhares's sensitive parts.
Palhares has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yamada.
Palhares connects with a leg kick. Yamada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Palhares takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yamada clinches up with Palhares and pushes him back against the cage.
Palhares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Palhares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamada.
Yamada throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palhares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palhares lands with a left to the head.
Yamada working aggressively here.
Yamada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamada displaying some good clinch control by pressing Palhares up against the cage.
Palhares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palhares backwards.
Palhares struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamada controls his hands.
Yamada has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yamada is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palhares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Yamada.
Yamada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamada misses with a body punch.
Yamada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamada lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamada presses Palhares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yamada scores with a shoulder strike.
Yamada lands a nice uppercut.
Yamada lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Yamada really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamada moves to clinch but Palhares breaks away
and Palhares counters with a left and a right that stings Yamada.
Yamada moves into the clinch.
Yamada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yamada lands with a left to the head.
Yamada lands a shoulder strike.
Yamada works on Palhares's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Palhares prevents a body shot from Yamada.
Yamada lands a left hand.
Yamada tries to throw a body punch but Palhares avoids it by throwing Yamada back against the cage.
Yamada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palhares's elbow.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yamada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamada struggles to land a body shot inside as Palhares controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palhares's elbow.
Yamada has Palhares pushed against the cage.
Yamada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamada lands a shoulder strike.
Yamada gets through Palhares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Yamada.
Yamada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Yamada.
Yamada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palhares backwards.
A short left from Yamada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palhares prevents a body shot from Yamada.
Yamada tries to work over Palhares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palhares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamada's elbow.
Kane Yamada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yamada misses with a punch to the body.
Yamada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palhares's elbow.
Yamada misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Palhares.
Palhares can't find room to land a body shot as Yamada controls the action.
Yamada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palhares.
Yamada tries to throw a body punch but Palhares avoids it by throwing Yamada back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada tries to throw a body punch but Palhares avoids it by throwing Yamada back against the cage.
Yamada struggles to land a body shot inside as Palhares controls his hands.
Palhares stalling the fight.
Palhares pushes Yamada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamada throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamada.
Yamada lands a left hand.
Yamada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palhares manages to break the clinch.
Palhares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamada tries to clinch up but Palhares circles away and keeps his distance.
Good leg kick by Yamada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Yamada finds it's way through Palhares's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Yamada. Beautiful body shot.
Yamada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palhares.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palhares misses with a wild combination.
Yamada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yamada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamada scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Yamada dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yamada throws a wild body kick that Palhares sees coming a mile off.
Yamada throws a leg kick but Palhares sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palhares steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yamada. That one must have hurt.
Yamada throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
Yamada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamada throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yamada is looking to land body kicks.
Palhares looking to score a takedown here. Yamada is defending well but Palhares drives through and ends up in Yamada's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Palhares controlling from the top position.
Palhares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Yamada is keeping the position.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamada keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Pluto Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Yamada is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yamada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yamada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Palhares. Palhares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yamada lands with a nice body kick.
Yamada drives through and clinches with Palhares against the cage.
Yamada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palhares blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Palhares.
Palhares digs a right hand into Yamada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamada's gas tank.
Palhares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamada's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamada.
Yamada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kane Yamada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A body shot lands from Yamada.
Yamada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Palhares.
Palhares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palhares tries to throw a body punch but Yamada avoids it by throwing Palhares back against the cage.
Palhares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamada's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yamada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Palhares has a couple of punches blocked by Yamada.
Palhares prevents a body shot from Yamada.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamada misses with a body punch.
Palhares blocks a body shot from Yamada.
Palhares misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares can't find room to land a body shot as Yamada controls the action.
Yamada prevents a body shot from Palhares.
Yamada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palhares's elbow.
Yamada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palhares's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kane Yamada.
I've got Yamada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Yamada! Kane Yamada retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Kane Yamada misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurokawa Kenji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chicken Beef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurokawa Kenji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chicken Beef!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Beef misses.
Kenji misses with an uppercut.
Beef takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenji throws a looping overhand right but Beef ducks down to avoid it.
Kenji misses with a leg kick
and Beef counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kurokawa Kenji has been cut.
Kenji swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beef scores with a leg kick.
Kenji misses with a hook
and Beef counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Beef wants to clinch up but Kenji keeps it at a distance.
Kenji looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenji scores with a sloppy right hand. Beef should have avoided that one.
Kenji throws a head kick that Beef semi-blocks.
It looks like Chicken Beef has been cut.
Kenji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beef moves away.
A solid body kick from Kenji.
Beef looks gassed!
Kenji throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kenji connects with a high kick.
Kenji feints and then cracks Beef's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beef down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenji takes a swing at Beef's ribcage but misses.
Kenji throws a shot from downtown. Beef moves away and avoids it.
Kenji connects with a single shot there.
Kenji throws a leg kick which misses Beef's front leg but catches the back leg as Beef tries to avoid it.
Kenji throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kenji lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beef ducks under a wild hook from Kenji.
Kenji motions for Beef to come forward. Kenji throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Beef blocks the low kick.
Kenji has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beef.
Beef stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenji.
Good work by Beef as he checks the leg kick.
Kenji swings for the body but Beef moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beef takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenji misses with a wild body shot.
Kenji lands a big head kick that sends Beef tumbling to the mat! Kenji takes a step backwards and waves Beef back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Beef is rocked!
That has opened up Chicken Beef's cut even more.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kenji throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Beef is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kurokawa Kenji!
A relieved looking Kurokawa Kenji thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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G |
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G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
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