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SOTF 20: The Golden Crown PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Boran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cassius Boran will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassius Boran!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Boran.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Boran circles away.
King throws a right and a left that Boran avoids nicely.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from King misses.
Boran takes one to the side of the head.
King wants to clinch up but Boran keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from King.
King tries to clinch up.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boran has time to react.
Boran tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassius Boran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King wants to clinch up but Boran keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King is looking to clinch.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boran can pounce on him.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Boran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hannibal King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boran slips a straight right by King.
Boran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Boran.
King is looking to clinch.
King on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boran works over King's head and body with a nice combination.
Boran lands a jab to the nose.
King tries to clinch up but Boran circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from King misses.
King tries to clinch but Boran moves out of range.
Boran scores with a leg kick.
King tries to clinch up but Boran circles away and keeps his distance.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boran fails to land with a series of punches.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab by Boran.
King tries to bum rush Boran with a series of wild strikes but Boran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from King.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from King misses.
Boran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boran. Boran obviously looking to wear him down.
Boran ducks under a wild hook from King.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King slips a jab and a cross from Boran.
King throws a hook to the side of Boran's head but Boran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boran throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boran shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boran is aware though and is defending well.
Boran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boran passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boran is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boran pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boran is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
Boran moves into full mount! King won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cassius Boran will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boran counters with a leg kick.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Boran.
King misses with the combination.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Boran.
Boran throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King swings for the body but Boran moves out of range.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boran manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from King both land. Nice combination.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boran loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Hannibal King is winning the standup battle so far.
Boran avoids the body shot from King.
King throws a body punch but Boran moves out of range.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to clinch.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Boran.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boran pushes King away with a front kick.
King throws a nice looking combination but Boran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boran looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
Boran scores with a head kick.
Boran just misses with a punch to the body.
Hannibal King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boran delivers a nice body kick.
Boran tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King misses with a double jab.
King moves in looking to clinch but Boran pushes him off.
King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King slips a straight right by Boran.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Boran misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boran plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King scores with the left hand. Boran knows he should have avoided that one.
Boran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boran misses with a head kick.
King wants to clinch.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King throws a hook to the side of Boran's head but Boran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King tries to clinch up.
Boran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.
King tries to clinch but Boran is having none of it.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boran thumps King with a low kick.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boran slips a jab and a cross from King.
Boran misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King throws a nice looking combination but Boran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boran misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boran counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boran lands a nice looking body kick.
Boran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
King throws a nice looking combination but Boran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boran lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boran looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
Boran throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boran.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cassius Boran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boran can pounce on him.
Boran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
A combination from King does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King throws a shot to the body.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boran throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Boran shoots in but no luck this time.
Boran thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boran pushes King away with a front kick.
Boran lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as King backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Boran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Boran throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Boran finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King ducks under a wild hook from Boran.
Boran sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boran shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Hannibal King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassius Boran.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boran takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King blocks a head kick by Boran.
Boran scores with a head kick.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boran.
King scores with a hook.
Boran throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Hannibal King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Boran should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boran momentarily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boran.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boran content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boran tries to move into full mount but can't pass King's legs.
Boran just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boran asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boran wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Boran fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boran happy to just control the position for now.
Boran has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for King!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boran trying to control but King is having none of it.
Boran throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boran punching from mount but King doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boran controlling his opponent.
Boran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cassius Boran has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boran blocks King's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Boran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boran 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Boran!
Cassius Boran thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Warm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warm's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Walk like an Egyptian. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Warm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warm checks a leg kick nicely.
Warm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Warm shoots in for a takedown but Patterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patterson slips a jab and a cross from Warm.
Patterson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Warm eats them both and turns towards Patterson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hank Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson blocks a jab.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Warm's shoulder, as Warm tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Patterson.
Warm lands with a hook. Patterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Warm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patterson pinned against the cage. Patterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patterson punishes Warm's body with a nice straight punch.
Warm drops his hands momentarily and Patterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Patterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Patterson connects with a looping right hand.
Patterson takes a swing at Warm's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Warm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Patterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson catches Warm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Warm is rocked!
Warm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Warm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice takedown defense from Patterson. No joy for Warm on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Warm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Warm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Warm seems to have got his legs back now.
Warm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warm is breathing heavily.
Patterson has closed the distance and engaged Warm in a clinch.
Patterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warm really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Patterson lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Patterson.
Warm misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Warm's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Warm drops to his knees and Patterson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Patterson!
Hank Patterson very nearly forgot to thank Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Safo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decon Starian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Safo's entrance music is Up Your Speed by Sway DaSafo. A fine choice. Starian comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I need a hero kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Safo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Decon Starian!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Safo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Starian eats them both and turns towards Safo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Starian misses with a wild body shot.
Starian misses with a straight left.
Safo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Safo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Starian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Safo.
Safo throws a leg kick which misses Starian's front leg but catches the back leg as Starian tries to avoid it.
Safo misses with a wild combination.
Safo lands a slapping body shot.
Starian throws a looping overhand right but Safo ducks down to avoid it.
Starian lands with a cross.
Safo tries to score with a low kick but Starian moves his leg out of the way.
Safo clobbers Starian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starian moves away from the strike by Safo.
Starian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Safo is trying to defend but Starian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Starian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safo trying to control from the bottom.
Safo keeping hold of Starian's head, controlling as best he can.
Starian tries to pass to full mount but Safo defends it.
Starian passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Safo's face as Starian controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safo is trying to control Starian's posture but Starian avoids it.
Starian is staying tight to Safo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Starian trying to control the action but Safo is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Starian scoring well with a low kick there.
Safo throws a big shot that misses.
Safo is looking to slow Starian down with leg kicks.
Starian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Safo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Starian coming out on top.
Starian misses with a wild body shot.
Safo tries to clinch but Starian is having none of it.
Starian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Safo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Safo duly obliges.
Starian throws an overhand right that lands on Safo's shoulder, as Safo tries to avoid the shot.
Starian throws a leg kick but Safo checks it.
Derek Safo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Safo throws a chopping leg kick but Starian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Safo blocks a low kick nicely.
Safo looks to score with a jab to the body but Starian is just out of range.
Starian misses with a low kick as Safo jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Safo instigates a clinch.
A short left from Starian.
Safo lands with a short shot to the head.
Safo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starian throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Starian.
Safo misses with a punch to the body.
Safo can't find room to land a body shot as Starian controls the action.
Starian lands a nice uppercut.
Safo is stalling here.
Safo throws a head punch that misses.
Safo can't find room to land a body shot as Starian controls the action.
Starian wants to take the fight to the mat but Safo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Safo can't find room to land a body shot as Starian controls the action.
Safo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Starian wants a takedown but no success here.
Starian tries to throw a body punch but Safo avoids it by throwing Starian back against the cage.
Safo misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Decon Starian will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Safo digs a good body shot into Starian's ribs.
Safo scores with a sloppy right hand. Starian should have avoided that one.
Safo blocks a jab.
Safo misses with a low kick as Starian jumps back.
Safo connects with a leg kick. Starian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Starian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Starian throws a one two combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Safo.
Safo pushes Starian up against the cage in a clinch.
Safo lands a hook that snaps the head of Starian backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starian turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Starian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Safo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Safo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Safo is trying to escape the position but Starian is controlling the position.
Safo can't do much from the bottom here.
Starian tries to move into full mount but can't pass Safo's legs.
Starian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Safo keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safo tries to buck Starian off but Starian is having none of it.
Safo trying his best to control but Starian has mounted him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Safo can't escape the position.
Starian tries to control but Safo wriggling away.
Safo working to try and regain half guard.
Starian wants to control the pace but Safo is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Safo is working hard here to advance position.
Safo is squirming around, avoiding Starian's attempts to control the action.
Safo taking shots to the head.
Safo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Safo is now in Starian's guard. A big mistake from Starian there, giving up the dominant position!
Starian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Safo defends well.
Safo trying to control but Starian is working from the bottom.
Starian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Safo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Derek Safo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Safo checks a low kick from Starian.
Safo takes a swing at Starian's ribcage but misses.
Starian throws an overhand right that lands on Safo's shoulder, as Safo tries to avoid the shot.
Starian lands with a kick to the temple. Safo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Derek Safo has been cut.
Starian looks to score with a jab to the body but Safo is just out of range.
Safo cracks Starian with an open hand slap.
Safo throws a low kick, looking for Starian's leg but Starian calmly moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Safo.
Safo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Safo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Safo lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Safo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Safo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Starian.
Safo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Safo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Safo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Safo misses its intended target.
Safo scores with a nice strike.
Starian staying out of range there.
Safo wants to clinch up but Starian keeps it at a distance.
Starian throws a big shot that misses.
Safo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Safo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Starian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Safo avoids it really well and circles away.
Starian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Safo avoids the head kick by Starian.
A lazy left from Safo finds it's target.
Safo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Starian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Safo to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starian throws a looping overhand right but Safo ducks down to avoid it.
Safo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starian. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Safo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Starian tried to score with a low kick but Safo checks it.
Starian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Safo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starian circles away quickly and effectively.
Starian throws a big shot that misses.
Starian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Safo throws a leg kick but Starian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Derek Safo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Safo just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Safo.
Safo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Safo wants it to stay on the feet.
Safo connects with an inside leg kick.
Safo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Starian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Starian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Starian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starian misses with a jab to the body
and Safo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Safo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Starian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Safo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Safo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Safo misses.
Derek Safo is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Starian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Starian thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Safo. No joy for Starian on that attempt.
Derek Safo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Decon Starian.
Safo connects with a leg kick. Starian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Safo tries to move into range but Starian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Safo connects with a looping right hand.
Safo works over Starian's head and body with a nice combination.
Starian tries to move into range but Safo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Safo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Safo.
Starian lands with an uppercut that bounces Safo off the cage and back into range.
Starian slips under a jab from Safo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safo catches Starian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Safo moves into range and clinches up with Starian.
Safo misses with a punch on the inside.
Safo misses with the head strike.
Safo tries a body shot but Starian blocks it.
Safo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Starian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Safo can't find room to land a body shot as Starian controls the action.
Safo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Safo takes a shot to the head.
Starian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Starian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Safo taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Safo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Safo misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Safo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Safo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Derek Safo!
A less than humble Derek Safo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Saint Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nuclear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Roc comes to the cage accompanied by Rock superstar. Nuclear is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nuclear Assault - Critical Mass. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
221 lbs
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27
215 lbs
15 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pierre Saint Roc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, David Nuclear!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Roc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nuclear moves into the clinch successfully.
Nuclear tries to work over Saint Roc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Saint Roc.
Saint Roc tries a body shot but Nuclear blocks it.
Nuclear pushes Saint Roc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nuclear works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Nuclear tries a body shot but Saint Roc blocks it.
Saint Roc tries a body shot but Nuclear blocks it.
Nuclear'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.
Nuclear prevents a body shot from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc misses with a body punch.
Saint Roc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saint Roc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nuclear misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Roc swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuclear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuclear is trying to force a seperation but Saint Roc has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuclear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saint Roc is defending well for now.
Saint Roc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuclear's elbow.
Saint Roc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuclear's efforts to push away.
Nuclear misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuclear misses with a body punch.
Nuclear pushes Saint Roc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saint Roc throws an elbow that misses.
Nuclear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David Nuclear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nuclear misses with a hook. Saint Roc ducked under it nicely.
Nuclear blocks the body kick.
Saint Roc drives through and clinches with Nuclear against the cage.
Saint Roc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nuclear is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nuclear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuclear tries to work over Saint Roc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear wants to get back to striking at distance but Saint Roc won't allow it.
Saint Roc misses with a body punch.
Saint Roc struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuclear controls his hands.
Saint Roc misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Saint Roc.
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!
Nuclear throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saint Roc has a couple of punches blocked by Nuclear.
Nuclear controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Nuclear as the two fighters clinch.
Nuclear presses Saint Roc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saint Roc misses with some punches.
Nuclear makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nuclear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuclear slips a jab from Saint Roc.
Nuclear throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nuclear looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nuclear takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Saint Roc coming out on top.
Saint Roc misses with a low kick.
Saint Roc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuclear blocks a low kick nicely.
Saint Roc moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuclear takes one to the chin there.
Saint Roc moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nuclear wants it to stay on the feet.
Pierre Saint Roc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint Roc has closed the distance and engaged Nuclear in a clinch.
Nuclear lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saint Roc misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuclear can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Roc controls the action.
Saint Roc takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Saint Roc fails to land.
Saint Roc lands with a left to the head.
Nuclear misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuclear escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nuclear misses the shot to the body.
Saint Roc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saint Roc slips under a jab from Nuclear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Nuclear dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saint Roc avoids a kick to the body.
Nuclear jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint Roc finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saint Roc misses with a few strikes there.
Saint Roc misses with an uppercut. Nuclear saw that one coming.
Saint Roc cracks Nuclear with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nuclear is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saint Roc.
Nuclear moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saint Roc moves into the clinch.
Saint Roc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuclear.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saint Roc as Nuclear tries to tie him up.
Nuclear stalling against the cage.
Saint Roc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuclear tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint Roc pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saint Roc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuclear trying to control but Saint Roc is working from the bottom.
Saint Roc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nuclear doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nuclear manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nuclear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saint Roc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saint Roc keeping moving, preventing Nuclear from controlling successfully.
Nuclear tries to stand but Saint Roc is controlling from the bottom.
Saint Roc managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nuclear is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint Roc trying to control from half guard but Nuclear is working away.
Saint Roc not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saint Roc is looking to take a break and control but Nuclear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuclear is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saint Roc's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saint Roc's back!
Saint Roc prevents Nuclear from getting a body triangle.
Saint Roc rolls, trying to escape but Nuclear keeps control of the position.
Nuclear is not going to allow Saint Roc to sit and survive in this position.
Nuclear biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nuclear is hanging on to Saint Roc's back as he tries to escape.
Saint Roc just trying to survive but Nuclear is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nuclear doesn't have the hooks in and Saint Roc manages to turn into his guard.
Saint Roc sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nuclear's guard.
Nuclear tries to get to full guard but Saint Roc has control of the leg.
Saint Roc wants to free his trapped foot but Nuclear is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saint Roc prevents Nuclear from improving his position.
Saint Roc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nuclear defending well though.
Saint Roc is looking for a kimura here.
Nuclear tries to roll over but Saint Roc keeps him under control.
Saint Roc performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc thows a huge punch but Nuclear dodges it nicely.
Saint Roc is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saint Roc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nuclear is just riding it out for now. Saint Roc eventually gives up the hold.
Saint Roc is looking to advance position but Nuclear won't allow it.
Nuclear tries to roll over but Saint Roc keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nuclear can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuclear is trying to maintain the position but Saint Roc is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nuclear avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saint Roc.
Nuclear trying to control but Saint Roc postures up.
Nuclear tries to roll over but Saint Roc keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Saint Roc dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nuclear misses the jab.
Saint Roc scores with a punch to the head.
Nuclear changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuclear lunges at Saint Roc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saint Roc's hand.
Saint Roc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saint Roc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nuclear connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saint Roc scrambles back to his feet.
Nuclear closes the distance and pushes Saint Roc back into the cage.
Nuclear tries to work over Saint Roc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuclear is pressed up against the cage. Saint Roc has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nuclear down to the mat. Nuclear avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint Roc scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuclear moves into the clinch.
Nuclear misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Saint Roc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nuclear tries to throw a body punch but Saint Roc avoids it by throwing Nuclear back against the cage.
Saint Roc lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuclear backwards.
Saint Roc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saint Roc working aggressively here.
Saint Roc putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nuclear in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nuclear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Roc lands an elbow just above Nuclear 's eye.
It looks like David Nuclear has been cut.
Saint Roc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Saint Roc - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint Roc pulls guard.
Saint Roc pulls Nuclear in close to prevent any damage.
Nuclear wanted to stand there but Saint Roc had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear wants to control from the top but Saint Roc keeps moving.
Saint Roc has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nuclear wanted to stand there but Saint Roc had control of the position.
Saint Roc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nuclear avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saint Roc looking for a sweep. Not yet Saint Roc, not yet.
Nuclear wants to control from the top but Saint Roc keeps moving.
Saint Roc has his foot on Nuclear's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuclear works his way back into a safe position though.
Saint Roc is trying to keep Nuclear in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saint Roc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saint Roc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nuclear wants to get back to his feet.
Saint Roc wants to take a breather but Nuclear is having none of it.
Nuclear wants to get back to full guard.
Saint Roc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saint Roc frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Saint Roc avoids the attempt from Nuclear to control.
Saint Roc controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear is desperately trying to improve his position but Saint Roc has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint Roc trying to control but Nuclear is having none of it.
Nuclear takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Saint Roc in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saint Roc looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Saint Roc lands with some strikes.
Nuclear is trying to escape the mount.
Saint Roc working for a guillotine from mount but Nuclear is in no mood to give up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saint Roc cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint Roc with good strikes from the mount here!
Saint Roc looking to secure an arm triangle but Nuclear defends it well.
Nuclear tries to hold on but Saint Roc postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Saint Roc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saint Roc 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Saint Roc!
After winning the bout, Pierre Saint Roc thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mastain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Head Like a Hole. Dave Mastain had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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279 lbs
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24
273 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Mastain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Blaylock!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock ducks right into an uppercut from Mastain.
Blaylock lands a jab to Mastain's midsection.
Blaylock just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaylock fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaylock shoots in looking for a takedown but Mastain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blaylock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mastain stuffs the takedown attempt from Blaylock. Blaylock gets slowly back to his feet.
Mastain thows a body shot but no joy.
Mastain throws an overhand right that lands on Blaylock's shoulder, as Blaylock tries to avoid the shot.
Mastain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaylock.
Blaylock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mastain wants to control but Blaylock postures up.
Mastain isn't going anywhere.
Mastain can't do much from the bottom here.
Blaylock wants to control but Mastain is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Blaylock in side control, throwing shots but Mastain defends.
Blaylock misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mastain is trying to control Blaylock's posture but Blaylock avoids it.
Blaylock throws a strike aimed at the side of Mastain's head but Mastain avoids it well.
Mastain manages to get back to half guard.
Blaylock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blaylock stalling away here and it's allowed Mastain to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mastain wants to sweep here but Blaylock controlling him for the moment.
Blaylock postures up.
Mastain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mastain wants to sweep but no luck.
Mastain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaylock advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock tries to pass to full mount but Mastain defends it.
Mastain is holding on to half guard well.
Mastain is looking for a sweep. Blaylock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mastain manages to get to full guard.
Blaylock slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blaylock in particular looking to stall.
Blaylock wants to control but Mastain is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock throwing shots but Mastain is blocking nicely.
Mastain is not content to let Blaylock control the position.
Blaylock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dirk Blaylock wasn't active enough on the ground.
Blaylock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mastain with a hook.
Mastain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Blaylock misses its intended target.
Blaylock shoots in for a double leg but Mastain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Blaylock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mastain moves into the clinch.
Mastain lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Blaylock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mastain takes a swing at Blaylock's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blaylock.
Blaylock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaylock throws a big shot that misses.
Mastain has closed the distance and engaged Blaylock in a clinch.
Blaylock blocks an uppercut.
Blaylock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mastain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mastain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mastain swinging wildly here.
Mastain lands a nice hook to Blaylock's body. Blaylock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Mastain.
Mastain misses with an uppercut
and Blaylock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mastain.
Blaylock misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mastain circles away.
Mastain takes one to the side of the head.
Mastain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blaylock looks to score with a jab to the body but Mastain is just out of range.
Mastain blocks a jab.
Mastain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaylock was well out of range. Poor timing from Mastain.
Blaylock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mastain momentarily.
Mastain tries to clinch but Blaylock moves out of range.
Mastain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blaylock's head.
Blaylock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mastain scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaylock scores with a nice right hand.
Blaylock throws out a loose jab but Mastain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mastain lands a really nice looking cross but Blaylock seems unphased.
Blaylock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mastain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastain misses with a hook.
Mastain slips a jab and a cross from Blaylock.
Mastain lands with a nice body punch.
Mastain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blaylock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mastain is fending him off so far but Blaylock persists. Nope, Mastain circles away and we're back to standing.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Blaylock.
Blaylock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mastain tries to avoid it but Blaylock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mastain to the ground. Mastain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blaylock blocks a jab.
Blaylock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mastain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mastain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blaylock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mastain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mastain tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaylock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaylock connects with a body shot.
Mastain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mastain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock lands a jab to the nose.
Mastain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Blaylock. Those never looked like landing.
Mastain stuns Blaylock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dirk Blaylock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mastain is looking to clinch.
Mastain thows a body shot but no joy.
Blaylock shoots for a takedown but Mastain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mastain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blaylock's calf.
Blaylock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaylock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mastain throws a wild body kick that Blaylock sees coming a mile off.
Blaylock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mastain is fending him off so far but Blaylock persists. Nope, Mastain circles away and we're back to standing.
Blaylock is breathing heavily.
Blaylock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mastain.
Mastain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mastain.
Mastain throws a series of strikes that have Blaylock backpedaling.
Mastain dodges the punch combination from Blaylock.
Mastain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blaylock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mastain fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaylock takes a swing at Mastain's ribcage but misses.
Blaylock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mastain manages to avoid it.
Mastain slips under a jab.
Blaylock shoots in for a double leg but Mastain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mastain avoids the body shot from Blaylock.
Dave Mastain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Mastain as Blaylock shoots in.
Blaylock swats away the attempt to clinch by Mastain.
Mastain slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dirk Blaylock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Blaylock misses.
Blaylock lands with an uppercut that bounces Mastain off the cage and back into range.
Mastain moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Mastain misses.
A shot to the body from Blaylock misses
and Mastain counters with a head kick.
Mastain thuds his right hand into Blaylock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mastain works Blaylock's body with a nice hook.
Blaylock lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mastain throws a big shot that misses.
Blaylock throws a sloppy body shot
and Mastain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaylock misses the shot to the body.
Mastain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blaylock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mastain tries to avoid it but Blaylock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mastain to the ground. Mastain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left lands for Mastain.
Mastain works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock doesn't manage to clinch there - Mastain circles away.
Mastain throws a lazy right hand but Blaylock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaylock moves out of range as Mastain throws a body kick.
Mastain misses with a wild body shot.
Blaylock dives in and grabs Mastain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mastain pushes down on Blaylock's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaylock. Mastain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mastain throws a wild body kick that Blaylock sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Blaylock misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mastain.
Blaylock scores with a shot to the body.
Mastain lands with an uppercut that bounces Blaylock off the cage and back into range.
Mastain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaylock.
Mastain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blaylock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Blaylock.
Blaylock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blaylock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastain cracks a nice hook into Blaylock's ribs.
Mastain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blaylock.
Mastain just misses with a punch 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!
Mastain lands a jab to Blaylock's midsection.
Mastain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaylock manages to avoid it.
Mastain ducks under a wild hook from Blaylock.
Blaylock lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaylock misses with the combination.
Mastain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mastain throws a shot to the body.
Mastain lands with an overhand left.
Mastain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock misses with a straight left.
Mastain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaylock counters with a three punch combo that has Mastain backing up. Mastain nods at Blaylock to acknowledge the strikes.
Mastain lands an overhand right.
Mastain connects with a single shot there.
Blaylock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blaylock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blaylock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blaylock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blaylock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mastain.
That kick from Mastain tenderised Blaylock's leg. Blaylock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blaylock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaylock misses the jab.
Blaylock's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaylock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back 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!
Mastain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mastain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mastain moves out of range of the strikes.
Mastain moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaylock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mastain misses with a looping left.
Blaylock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mastain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blaylock doesn't seem bothered though.
Mastain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blaylock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaylock closes the distance and clinches up with Mastain, looking for a takedown. Blaylock pushes Mastain against the cage but Mastain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blaylock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaylock missing with a left hand there. Mastain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dave Mastain did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blaylock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaylock misses the target.
Blaylock just misses with a punch to the body.
Mastain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaylock.
Blaylock lands a glancing blow to the side of Mastain's head.
Nice body punch from Mastain.
Mastain lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mastain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaylock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blaylock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blaylock just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaylock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mastain back to the cage. Blaylock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blaylock is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
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!
Blaylock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mastain.
Blaylock slips a jab and a cross from Mastain.
Blaylock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastain swings for the body but Blaylock moves out of range.
Mastain scores with a hook to the body. Blaylock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blaylock misses with a two punch combination.
Mastain scores with a nice strike.
Mastain looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaylock is just out of range.
Blaylock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blaylock shoots for a double leg takedown but Mastain sprawls well. He's pushed Blaylock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mastain pushes Blaylock away with a front kick.
Mastain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaylock.
Mastain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blaylock's sensitive parts.
Mastain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaylock misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Blaylock misses.
Mastain lands a lovely overhand right.
Blaylock lands with a straight right. Mastain didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastain scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaylock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mastain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaylock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mastain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaylock.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mastain.
Blaylock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mastain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blaylock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mastain was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaylock.
Blaylock stalks Mastain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mastain's face. Mastain staggers backwards, shaken.
Mastain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mastain misses with a wild body shot.
Mastain lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaylock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mastain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaylock.
Mastain misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Blaylock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaylock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mastain misses with a wild body shot.
Mastain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mastain scores with a jab to the body.
Mastain lands with a shot to the body.
Blaylock misses with a body shot.
Mastain has closed the distance and engaged Blaylock in a clinch.
Mastain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mastain lands a left hand.
A short right from Mastain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock blocks a body shot from Mastain.
Mastain misses with a body punch.
Mastain lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Mastain.
Mastain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mastain dodges an elbow strike from Blaylock.
Mastain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mastain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mastain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mastain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mastain.
Mastain scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mastain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mastain digs a right hand underneath Blaylock's ribcage. Blaylock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blaylock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mastain had his way with Dirk Blaylock in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mastain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blaylock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mastain cracks the inside of Blaylock's front leg.
Mastain throws a head kick that half lands.
Good shot there by Mastain.
Blaylock misses with a body shot.
Mastain misses the jab.
Mastain slips a straight right by Blaylock.
Mastain gets a clinch.
Mastain can't find room to land a body shot as Blaylock controls the action.
Blaylock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mastain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaylock throws a jab but it's blocked by Mastain.
Blaylock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mastain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Mastain tenderised Blaylock's leg. Blaylock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blaylock lands a nice shot that snaps Mastain's head back.
Mastain swings for the body but Blaylock moves out of range.
Blaylock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mastain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck for Blaylock with that takedown attempt.
Mastain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blaylock doesn't seem bothered though.
Blaylock throws a poor cross that misses
and Mastain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mastain avoids the body shot from Blaylock.
Mastain throws a lazy right hand but Blaylock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mastain avoids the body shot from Blaylock.
Blaylock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mastain.
Blaylock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mastain.
Mastain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaylock. Mastain does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mastain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaylock.
Blaylock misses with a lunging right hand
and Mastain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blaylock is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mastain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blaylock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mastain lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaylock gets tackled into the cage by Mastain. Mastain maintains the clinch.
Mastain has a couple of punches blocked by Blaylock.
Mastain misses with a punch to the body.
Mastain presses Blaylock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mastain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mastain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mastain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Blaylock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Mastain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mastain. Blaylock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mastain connects with the punch.
Mastain connects with a single shot there.
Blaylock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaylock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blaylock misses with a takedown
and Mastain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Blaylock.
Mastain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaylock.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mastain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blaylock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blaylock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mastain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blaylock.
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!
Mastain has control of Blaylock's left arm, preventing Blaylock from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blaylock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blaylock throws a big right hand that misses.
Mastain is trying to control the position but Blaylock postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We're going to have a standup here because Dave Mastain wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Blaylock throws an overhand right that lands on Mastain's shoulder, as Mastain tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Mastain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mastain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Mastain!
Dave Mastain was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuyuki Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duece Delta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: the tough guy song. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuyuki Shimizu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duece Delta!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Shimizu. No joy for Delta on that attempt.
Shimizu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shimizu wants it to stay on the feet.
Delta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shimizu as he avoids it easily.
Kazuyuki Shimizu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duece Delta.
Delta shoots in for a double leg but Shimizu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Delta shoots in but no luck this time.
Shimizu lands a slapping body shot.
Shimizu dips to his left and cracks Delta with an uppercut!
It looks like Duece Delta has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Delta to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Delta looks to clinch but Shimizu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Delta taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kazuyuki Shimizu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kazuyuki Shimizu made sure he mentioned Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logen Glotka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Howard Moon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crunch! Glotka slams his shin into Moon's torso.
Moon leaves Glotka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glotka avoids the body shot from Moon.
Moon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moon scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Glotka misses.
Moon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Glotka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glotka moves away from the strike by Moon.
Glotka moves out of range as Moon strikes.
Moon slips a straight right by Glotka.
Glotka misses with a right hand
and Moon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Glotka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moon is out of range and Glotka settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glotka throws a leg kick but Moon checks it.
Glotka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Glotka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Glotka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Glotka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moon jabs at Glotka's body.
Moon throws a jab when Glotka was well out of range.
Glotka throws a series of punches but Moon avoids them all with ease.
Glotka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glotka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Moon trying his best to control but Glotka has mounted him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon is working to get back to half guard.
Glotka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moon is looking to escape.
Glotka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moon blocking the ground and pound.
Moon is looking to improve his position but Glotka isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glotka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Glotka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Glotka tries to control but Moon wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Logen Glotka.
Moon missing with a left hand there. Glotka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glotka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Glotka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moon pinned against the cage. Moon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logen Glotka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glotka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Logen Glotka has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glotka thumps Moon with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Glotka as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Howard Moon has been cut.
Glotka throws out a loose jab but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glotka throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Logen Glotka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A leg kick checked by Glotka.
Glotka throws a leg kick
and Moon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moon lands a nice looking body shot.
Glotka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Glotka blocks a head kick by Moon.
Moon moves out of range as Glotka throws a body kick.
Moon scores with a shot to the body.
Glotka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glotka throws a leg kick but Moon checks it.
Glotka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moon is able to avoid easily.
Glotka misses the shot to the body.
Moon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Glotka is out of range and Moon settles back down.
Moon misses with an uppercut.
Moon throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Howard Moon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Glotka coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Glotka.
Glotka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glotka throws a leg kick but Moon moved away.
Moon slips under a jab from Glotka.
Glotka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glotka looks to throw a body kick
and Glotka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glotka throws a lazy body kick
and Moon counters with an outside leg kick.
Glotka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moon's sensitive parts.
Glotka avoids the body shot from Moon.
Glotka is looking to chop away at Moon's legs.
That kick from Moon tenderised Glotka's leg. Glotka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon wants to land a leg kick but Glotka is out of range.
Moon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moon throws a head kick that misses.
Moon misses with a kick to the body.
Moon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Glotka.
Glotka throws a chopping leg kick but Moon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Glotka connects with a right hand. Moon shakes it off.
Moon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glotka.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glotka. That's going to slow Moon down.
Moon 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.
Glotka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moon sprawls well initially but Glotka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glotka wants to control but Moon is keeping him busy.
Moon is trying to get back to full guard.
Glotka wants to free his trapped foot but Moon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Glotka trying to control from Moon's half guard. Moon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Moon 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.
Moon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Glotka controls the pace.
Moon pulls Glotka in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Glotka trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Logen Glotka just wasn't active enough.
Donk. Moon catches Glotka right on the button with a cross.
Moon lands with a hook. Glotka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Glotka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon misses with the body kick
and Glotka counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glotka shoots in but Moon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Glotka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Logen Glotka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Glotka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moon misses with a hook. Glotka ducked under it nicely.
Moon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Glotka.
Glotka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Glotka swinging wildly here.
Moon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moon throws a hook but Glotka avoids it easily.
Glotka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glotka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glotka tries for a takedown but Moon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moon misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Moon misses
and Glotka counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon throws a sloppy head kick and Glotka moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moon wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Moon misses the target.
Glotka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Glotka throws a hook to the side of Moon's head but Moon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glotka. That's going to slow Moon down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Glotka.
Glotka throws a leg kick but Moon moved away.
Glotka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Glotka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glotka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Glotka throws a jab when Moon was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glotka takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses.
Glotka defending well as Moon loads up on a big left hand.
Glotka connects with a solid leg kick.
Moon digs a good body shot into Glotka's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moon's corner calls for a 1-2. Moon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Glotka throws a leg kick
and Moon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Glotka thinking.
Moon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glotka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Moon as he checks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glotka.
Glotka's corner calls for a 1-2. Glotka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glotka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glotka looks for a takedown but Moon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logen Glotka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Glotka eats them both and turns towards Moon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Moon lands a lovely overhand right.
Glotka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moon throws a good cross that connects.
Glotka is rocked!
Glotka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Howard Moon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glotka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glotka dodges the punch combination from Moon.
Glotka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moon throws a leg kick but Glotka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glotka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moon.
Glotka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moon as he avoids it easily.
Glotka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moon. Moon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Glotka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glotka shoots in for a double leg but Moon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moon scores with a body shot.
Glotka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Glotka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moon stuns Glotka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moon drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Glotka right on the button. Glotka goes down! Moon follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Moon gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howard Moon!
Howard Moon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshihiro Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toshihiro Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mad Max!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai takes a swing at Max's ribcage but misses.
Kai lands a jab to the nose.
Kai lands a body shot.
Max closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Max controlling the action here.
Kai is trying to get back to full guard.
Kai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Max.
Kai won't allow Max to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max trying to control the pace.
Max wants to take a breather but Kai is having none of it.
Kai is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Max misses with an attempted mid kick.
Max throws a push kick but Kai slaps the foot to one side.
Kai checks a leg kick.
Kai gets a clinch.
Kai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Max tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Max back against the cage.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Kai misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Kai misses with the head strike.
Max pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Max backwards.
Kai tries to work over Max's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai is trying to stall.
Kai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Max blocking some punches.
Max lands a right hand.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai blocking some punches.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Max's elbow.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai prevents a body shot from Max.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Max avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Max uses good head movement to avoid it.
Max misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Max blocks a body shot from Kai.
Max blocking some punches.
Max lands with a short shot to the head.
Max blocking some punches.
Max looking to throw knees to the head but Kai is blocking nicely.
Max misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Max avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Max blocking some punches.
Max's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kai trying to stall but Max improves his position.
Kai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Max backwards.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Max turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on Max's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max wants to control but Kai is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Max in side control, throwing shots but Kai defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toshihiro Kai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kai misses with a wild combination.
Max tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Max moves away from the strike by Kai.
Max keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Kai misses.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Max takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mad Max is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Max.
Max finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Max clinches up against the cage.
Kai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Max or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Kai.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Max avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Kai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Max blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Max.
A short right from Kai on the inside.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Max.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
A body shot lands from Kai.
A right hook to the body lands for Kai.
Kai trying to control the position but instead, Max has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kai into the cage.
Kai stalling in the clinch.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Max.
Max is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai looking to stall.
Kai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Max backwards.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Max.
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
Toshihiro Kai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Max lands a nice shot to the body.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Max can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Max tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Max lands a shot to the body.
Kai misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kai.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Kai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Max up against the cage.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Kai slowing the pace effectively.
Max blocks a body shot from Kai.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Max tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Max.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Kai misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max blocks an uppercut.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai misses with a punch to the body.
Max lands a right hand.
Kai misses with the head strike.
Kai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Max wants to take the fight to the mat but Kai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Max struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
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!
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kai on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Max uses good head movement to avoid it.
Max blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshihiro Kai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Max shoots in and bounces Kai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Max looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kai wants to sweep here but Max controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
Max throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mad Max has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Max shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kai is trying to escape the position but Max is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max working the ground and pound but Kai is defending the strikes.
Max working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kai is looking to regain half guard here but Max keeps moving and retains side control.
Max happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mad Max hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Max fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Max.
Kai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Max decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Max controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max is keen to just control but Kai is a slippery customer.
Max is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Max with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mad Max has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Max throws a wild body kick that Kai sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Kai. No joy for Max on that attempt.
Toshihiro Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai connects with a looping right hand.
Max clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Max really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Max tries to clinch up
and Kai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kai tries to score with a low kick but Max moves his leg out of the way.
Toshihiro Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Max tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kai swivels and escapes.
Max avoids the head kick by Kai.
Max circles away from the clinch attempt.
Max shoots in for a takedown but Kai shows good takedown defense.
Kai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kai lands a head kick!
Max throws a right and a left that Kai avoids nicely.
A jab from Kai finds it's way through Max's defenses.
Kai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kai jabs Max right on the nose. Max blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max connects with an inside leg kick.
Max uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai cracks Max with an open hand slap.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Max was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Max shoots in for a takedown but Kai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Toshihiro Kai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Max.
Kai misses with a looping left.
Kai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kai scores with a body shot.
Kai connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Max.
Kai moves out of range of the body kick from Max.
Max avoids the head kick by Kai.
Kai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kai gets tackled into the cage by Max. Max maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Max controls his hands.
Kai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Kai.
Max lands a nice uppercut.
Kai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Max up against the cage.
Max blocking some punches.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Max goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai trying to stall but Max improves his position.
Max blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kai.
Max tries to stall but Kai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Max.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Max controls the action.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Max avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Max avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Max tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Kai taking a breather.
Kai trying to stall but Max improves his position.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Max lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Max misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Max prevents a body shot from Kai.
Kai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Max backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Max.
Max tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Max lands a body shot in the clinch.
Max misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Max.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshihiro Kai had his way with Mad Max in 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. This is the final round!
Kai cracks the inside of Max's front leg.
Max moves into the clinch.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Max tries to score a body lock takedown but Kai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Max controls the action.
Max misses with a punch to the body.
Kai misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Max backwards.
Max blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai stalling in the clinch but Max improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai effectively controlling the action here.
Kai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Max misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Kai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Max swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Max.
A right hand to the body from Max.
Max just leaning against Kai, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Max utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Max backwards.
Toshihiro Kai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Max misses with a punch to the body.
Max struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Kai managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
Kai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Max swings wildly with an uppercut but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kai avoids it.
Max doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Max doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mad Max has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Kai lands a body punch.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Max is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Max misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshihiro Kai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshihiro Kai!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alcatraz comes to the cage accompanied by FIght Music. On his way into the cage it seems that Robbie Alcatraz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Robbie Alcatraz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Alcatraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Allen avoids the body shot from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alcatraz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Alcatraz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alcatraz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alcatraz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alcatraz motions for Allen to come forward. Alcatraz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcatraz dodges the punch combination from Allen.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alcatraz throws a leg kick
and Allen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen tests Alcatraz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alcatraz on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz throws a series of punches but Allen moves out of range.
Alcatraz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcatraz was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Allen throws a wild body kick that Alcatraz sees coming a mile off.
Alcatraz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Alcatraz misses the target.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcatraz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alcatraz slips under a jab from Allen.
Alcatraz tries to clinch but Allen moves away
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid body kick from Allen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alcatraz slips under a jab.
Alcatraz slips a jab from Allen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a good cross that connects.
Allen wants to slow Alcatraz down by chopping away at his legs.
Allen wants to land a leg kick but Alcatraz is out of range.
Allen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for Alcatraz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alcatraz. That did some damage!
Allen throws a combination. Alcatraz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Robbie Alcatraz has been cut.
Allen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Allen misses with a hook.
Alcatraz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen throws a head kick but Alcatraz moves out of range.
Allen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Allen throws a nice looking combination but Alcatraz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alcatraz.
Allen throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alcatraz has time to react.
Allen thows a body shot but no joy.
Allen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz misses with an uppercut
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Alcatraz misses with a series of wild punches.
Alcatraz connects with a body shot that sends Allen's belly button to the back.
Alcatraz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Alcatraz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alcatraz's knee momentarily.
Alcatraz throws an off balance right hand
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alcatraz moves away from the strike by Allen.
Allen misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Allen there.
Alcatraz moves in looking to clinch but Allen pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcatraz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Alcatraz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alcatraz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Alcatraz slips the punch.
Allen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alcatraz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Allen connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen connects with a right hand. Alcatraz shakes it off.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by Alcatraz.
Allen checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Alcatraz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Allen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Allen misses
and Alcatraz moves into the clinch.
Alcatraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Allen has Alcatraz pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alcatraz throws an elbow but misses.
Alcatraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alcatraz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Allen breaks the clinch.
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Alcatraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alcatraz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alcatraz misses with a head kick.
Alcatraz tries to clinch up.
Allen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Allen.
Alcatraz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Allen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Alcatraz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Allen.
A lazy body kick from Allen
and Alcatraz counters with a series of strikes. Allen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Allen takes a swing at Alcatraz's ribcage but misses.
Allen is looking to chop away at Alcatraz's legs.
Allen tries to score with a low kick but Alcatraz moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen scores with a hook to the body. Alcatraz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Allen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Allen, right into the meat.
Alcatraz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alcatraz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcatraz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Barry Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alcatraz is looking to clinch.
Allen throws a hook but Alcatraz avoids it easily.
Allen is looking to slow Alcatraz down with leg kicks.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Alcatraz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Allen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alcatraz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alcatraz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Allen connects with a looping right hand.
Allen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alcatraz checks it well.
Alcatraz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alcatraz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alcatraz's sensitive parts.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Allen misses with a leg kick
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allen misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
Allen takes a swing at Alcatraz's ribcage but misses.
Allen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alcatraz moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen with a nice cross.
Allen throws a right and a left that Alcatraz avoids nicely.
Alcatraz takes one to the chin there.
Allen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alcatraz takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Allen misses with a hook. Alcatraz ducked under it nicely.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alcatraz.
Alcatraz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Allen cracks Alcatraz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Alcatraz.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alcatraz slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robbie Alcatraz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Allen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alcatraz will feel that in the morning.
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alcatraz.
Jab by Allen.
Allen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alcatraz takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alcatraz takes one to the chin there.
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!
Alcatraz wants to slow Allen down by chopping away at his legs.
Robbie Alcatraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen lands a jab to Alcatraz's midsection.
Allen scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen misses with a body punch
and Alcatraz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alcatraz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Allen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donk. Allen catches Alcatraz right on the button with a cross.
Allen dips to his left and cracks Alcatraz with an uppercut!
Allen looks to throw the jab but Alcatraz is out of range.
Alcatraz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Allen cracks the inside of Alcatraz's front leg.
Alcatraz misses with a wild body shot.
Allen punishes Alcatraz's body with a nice straight punch.
Allen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alcatraz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands a left and a right that send Alcatraz crashing to the mat, dazed. Allen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Alcatraz is rocked!
Allen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Alcatraz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Allen.
Allen lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Alcatraz crumples to the floor! Allen milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Barry Allen!
Barry Allen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Comet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Evangelisti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evangelisti has chosen Hunting For Death as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
27 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Comet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Evangelisti!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Comet.
Evangelisti avoids the head kick by Comet.
A good leg kick by Evangelisti.
Evangelisti lands with a nice body kick.
Comet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck for Evangelisti with that takedown attempt.
Evangelisti scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Comet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Comet just misses with a punch to the body.
Evangelisti punishes Comet's body with a nice straight punch.
Comet misses the shot to the body.
Evangelisti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Comet throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Comet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Comet's corner calls for a 1-2. Comet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Comet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Comet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Evangelisti's head.
Comet is looking to clinch but Evangelisti is avoiding it.
Comet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comet misses with a wild body shot.
Evangelisti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Comet drops his hands momentarily and Evangelisti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Evangelisti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evangelisti's corner calls for a 1-2. Evangelisti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Comet blocks a leg kick.
Comet tries to clinch but Evangelisti is having none of it.
Comet lands an overhand right.
Evangelisti swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Comet misses with a low kick.
Evangelisti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Comet avoids a kick to the body.
Comet throws the kick towards the body but Evangelisti avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Comet.
Evangelisti scores with a body shot.
Jab by Evangelisti.
Evangelisti thuds his shin into the meat of Comet's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evangelisti misses with a looping left.
Evangelisti connects with a high kick.
Evangelisti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Comet's head backwards.
Evangelisti tries to bum rush Comet with a series of wild strikes but Comet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evangelisti thumps Comet with a low kick.
Evangelisti ducks under a wild hook from Comet.
Comet clinches.
Evangelisti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Comet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evangelisti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evangelisti digs a good hook to Comet's body.
Comet walks into a straight right hand from Evangelisti.
Comet staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Evangelisti misses the target.
Comet misses with a body kick.
Comet misses with a head kick.
Evangelisti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Comet thows a leg kick but Evangelisti checks it
and Evangelisti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Comet really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evangelisti connects with a solid leg kick.
Evangelisti lands a jab.
Evangelisti slips under a jab.
Comet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Evangelisti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Comet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Comet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Comet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Evangelisti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Evangelisti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Comet avoids the head kick by Evangelisti.
Comet throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Evangelisti to counter with a crisp jab.
Evangelisti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Comet manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Comet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evangelisti counters with a nice leg kick.
Comet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson Comet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evangelisti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Comet in his tracks.
Evangelisti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evangelisti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Comet's sensitive parts.
Comet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Evangelisti.
Evangelisti slips a jab from Comet.
Comet throws a jab when Evangelisti was well out of range.
Comet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick there by Evangelisti.
Evangelisti lands a jab.
Evangelisti thuds his right hand into Comet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Comet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Evangelisti to score with a decent uppercut.
Comet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Comet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Comet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Evangelisti.
Comet is breathing heavily.
Evangelisti fakes the leg kick and cracks Comet in the body.
Comet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Evangelisti tests Comet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Comet moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Evangelisti dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good shot there by Evangelisti.
Comet thows a body shot but no joy.
Evangelisti cracks Comet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Comet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evangelisti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evangelisti misses with a kick to the body.
Comet looks to score with a jab to the body but Evangelisti is just out of range.
Comet takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Evangelisti lands a head shot.
Comet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evangelisti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Comet is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evangelisti misses with a double jab.
Comet throws a hook to the side of Evangelisti's head but Evangelisti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Comet misses with a kick to the body.
Comet misses with an uppercut. Evangelisti saw that one coming.
Comet misses with a head kick.
Evangelisti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Comet.
Evangelisti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Comet's hands.
Dante Evangelisti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Evangelisti cracks the inside of Comet's front leg.
Comet will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An inside leg kick from Evangelisti misses.
Evangelisti looks to land a left hand but Comet moved out of range nicely.
Comet pushes Evangelisti up against the cage in a clinch.
Evangelisti blocks an uppercut.
Evangelisti blocking some punches.
Comet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Comet working aggressively here.
Comet trying to stall but Evangelisti improves his position.
Comet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evangelisti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Evangelisti finds it's target.
Comet clobbers Evangelisti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evangelisti feints with a jab and clips Comet right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Comet is sent crashing into the canvas and Evangelisti leaps in for the kill! Comet tries to get to his feet but Evangelisti is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Comet is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Evangelisti!
As Dante Evangelisti got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Run for your lives.'.
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pop
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